Page 77 of The Icing on the Cake

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Carson

Bailey’s SO excited she’s making a sign to hold up that says WE NEESHA!

Asher

Mabel says if she doesn’t tell Mary-Ellen, she’ll hold it against her forever.

Lucian

So basically everyone knows?

Jamie

Ashlyn said she can notify the mayor’s officefor moral support.

Lucian

We don’t need the mayor’s office. Just a few low-key people to buy cupcakes so this critic thinks her business is booming. We don’t want to mob her.

Carson

Hold up. Do we want a flash mob instead? I know some line dancing moves that would really impress a food critic.

Lucian

NO FLASH MOB.

Cade

Clara said she can take a video for social media and cross post between our accounts.

Jamie

Brilliant idea! Let’s try to go viral.

Asher

Ooh! What if we all wear matching “Team Neesha” t-shirts?! I’m really good with a Sharpie.

Clément

Food critics love French-cafe vibes. I can turn up the accent.

Jamie

Ashlyn’s just texted her dad. Apparently this is now a “civic duty” and the mayor is planning on making an appearance.

Asher

Mary-Ellen’s bringing the book club. They want to “accidentally” run into the critic.

Lucian

Remember when I said this was low-key?

Cade

You mean I wasn’t supposed to invite all the girlfriends on the team? Because according to Clara, they’re ALL planning on showing up now.

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