Checking on the dance rival

After the explosive rehearsal, Jacqueline reached out to her trusted old mate, Adam, to vent her frustrations about the proudly abrasive Victoria. They decided to meet for drinks later at Adam's hotel to discuss their suspicions and devise a plan to discreetly investigate Victoria further.

"Some people can't stand when others shine brighter, especially through uncommon paths," Adam said, shrugging knowingly as he swirled ice cubes in his glass, contemplating possible motives.

"Maybe she resents your psychic talents on principle," he mused. "If she's hardcore traditional, gifts beyond church doctrine could seem like witchcraft."

Jacqueline, deep in thought, recalled Victoria's ostentatious cross pendant. "There's your answer then! She probably hopes making you miserable will block whatever preternatural success channel you've tapped into."