Chapter 11 Rock Bottom

• Juliette exited Prestige Group with a slow, measured pace. The confidence and sharpness she had displayed moments ago had faded, leaving her with a quiet sense of desolation. The soft curve of her lips was gone, replaced by a distant sadness in her eyes.
• Since the Tillman family had fallen into misfortune, Juliette had been painfully reminded again and again that human relationships were as fragile as paper, easily torn apart when things got tough.
• As she pressed her lips together, she made a decision— she wouldn't tell her parents about Jackson's harsh rejection or about Sierra's cruel behavior. They were both already burdened enough and couldn't bear any more blows.