No one bullies me and walk away unscathed.

Outside, the sun had begun to sink, casting long shadows across the polished floor.

Suddenly, a call came through for Principal Harris. He excused himself, stepping out to answer. On the other end of the line, Liam's voice was urgent. Harris's face blanched at what he heard.

In the waiting car outside, Liam lowered his phone. "Boss, Ms. Smith is retaking the test. Should we intervene?"

From the backseat, a deep, steady voice replied, "No need. Let's wait. If she gets into trouble, we'll step in. Keep tabs on everything."

"Yes, Boss. And the posts online—they're all taken down."

"Good." Sebastian Harper's gaze lingered on the school gates. His fingers drummed against his phone as he continued working, his face calm, but his eyes glinting with a storm beneath.

Back inside, nearly forty minutes had passed. Aurora set her pen down and raised her head.

"Finished," she announced.