Chapter 3
Chloe and I joined the school the same year as young rivals.
In my past life, when Tina brought her accusations to the university, Chloe was the one running around for her, even paying for trolls to smear me online.
"Yeah, so what?" I replied.
"Nothing. You're just too nice to her. It's obvious you're trying too hard. Would you do anything to win Teacher of the Year?" she jeered.
Her sarcasm was obvious and loud.
The other teachers began looking at me oddly.
I shot back, "Miss Johnson, if you have time to gossip, focus on your work. I heard your class's funds never balance monthly.
"I heard a male student helped you buy a car over thirty grand. How close are you two?
"I'm working hard to be a good teacher, while you just try to smear others."
She was loud, but I was even louder.
Chloe's cheeks flushed red. The dean turned to see the fuss.
She ducked her head but shot me an angry glance.
I never liked her; she was petty and flirted with students.
I've died once and returned. She still dares to block me.
When the house was empty, I asked Martin to install cameras and ensure no blind spots.
In my last life, Tiana took the condoms next month. I still have time to prepare.
I had Martin dig up every detail about Tiana's family.
What I found was interesting.
Tiana's family was very poor.
Her dad, Larry Yule, was borrowing money to pay for hookers.
A bold plan formed in my mind.
After these days together,
Tiana quickly earned my parents' trust.
She always rushed ahead of Ms. Lewis to control the cooking.
Ms. Lewis looked flustered.
Tiana smartly mentioned bad nanny news in front of my parents to ensure they heard.
Every break, I checked the home cameras.
Tiana's true colors showed quickly.
When we were out, she sneaked into our rooms, searching drawers and closets.
I caught her stealing jewelry and two silk scarves from my mom's room.
She was brazen when she entered my room.
She tried every outfit in my closet.
And she also took designer bags from my closet.
Seeing this, I opened my closet and pulled out a few of my pricier bags.
On closer look, they were all high-end knockoffs.
She sold all my real bags.
The best part of my day was relaxing in bed and watching the home cameras.
Our family always leaves town for summer vacation.
Tiana volunteered to stay and watch the villa.
My parents thought it too much to ask, so they left her a bank card for expenses.
She was grinning as she reached for it.
I grabbed her hand before she could take the card.
"Mom, Dad, aren't you embarrassing Tiana? She's proud and wouldn't take your money." I said.
Tiana paused, then quickly withdrew her hand.
"You're right, Miss Quinn. I can't accept your money," she stammered.
My parents apologized immediately for disrespecting Tiana.
When our family reached the beach,
Tiana acted wilder on camera.
She invited sketchy people to party at our place.
Seeing those people stomp on my bed made me lose my appetite.
The very next day after her party,
Chloe came to my house with a big bag.
"Tiana, here's your quarterly welfare package for poor students," Chloe said.
The words "poor student" hurt Tiana, darkening her face.
Chloe entered, glanced around, and spoke sarcastically.
"This place is loaded, even your pajamas are silk. I put you in Claire Quinn's house to find dirt on her family so I can get promoted over her next semester. Don't get comfortable or think you're a rich princess," Chloe said.