You and Angela Falter are not precisely close. However, you've had plenty of chance to observe her secondhand, and what you observe is that all her acquaintances, even MJ and Charelle, are at least a little afraid of her. If anyone isn't afraid of Angela Falter, they probably have a title like prime minister or sultan or president. And not for a small country, either.
At the moment, you're probably best placed to dominate Gabriella rather than to befriend or outwit her. You could either try to change that, or you could go with your strengths.