Lia's heart shattered as her friends joined in on the taunting, their once-loyal laughter now twisted and cruel. She tried to ignore them, focusing on her breathing as tears continued to stream down her face. The humiliation was almost too much to bear.
I watched with satisfaction, enjoying every moment of her pain. It only served to fuel my own sense of superiority and power over her. Even though she had tried to stand up to me, in the end, I had won.