The officers exchanged a brief, weighted glance before refocusing on Samantha.
"Ma'am, please turn around and put your hands behind your back," one officer instructed, his voice firm but measured.
Samantha's hand shook, fingers clentched. "This is ridiculous! She's just trying to embarrass me!" she shouted, her finger jabbing accusingly at Emily.
Emily's expression remained icy, her eyes flashing with a hidden pay back. Her inner voice whispered, "You'll pay for pulling my hair, Samantha."
Samantha's frown deepened. "You're just accusing me of this? You have no proof!"
Emily's gaze never wavered. "Check her bag," she ordered the officers, her voice dripping with conviction. "Maybe she hid it there."
The officers hesitated, exchanging uncertain glances, before refocusing on Samantha's
