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[95] Just you wait and see
That same afternoon, as sun filtered lazily through the tall windows of the lecture hall, painting warm streaks across the tiled floor. Students shuffled their way out after the last class, chatter filling the corridor like the hum of bees. Jace who had returned early for his last class, slipped his hands into his pockets and walked quietly after it was over. His head was lowered, just enough to avoid unnecessary attention, after all, his mind wasn’t even here because thoughts of Amos, the Chief, and the growing noose around campus kept pressing on him.But before he could reach the stairway at the end of the hall, a figure moved into his path. Someone he spent two weeks ignoring, Becky.With arms folded across her chest and lips curled in a mixture of anger and desperation, she said, “So… you’re just going to keep pretending I don’t exist huh? Ignoring all my calls and messages, turn around whenever you see me."Jace sighed, his eyes flicking up at her briefly. Witho
[94] My first suspect
Someone was indeed coming to open the door, but from where Jack was peeping, he noticed that the figure hesitated, then slowly retreated deeper into the house. His voice was a hushed rush as he turned to Jace. “He’s backing away. Dude saw us but doesn’t want to answer.” Jace pressed his lips into a thin line. He rapped his knuckles against the wood again, firmer this time, the sound of the knock echoing into the silence of the yard. “Mr. Kellar,” Jace called, keeping his voice steady, but not harsh. “We just want to talk. That’s all.” Silence He drew in a slow breath, then knocked a third time, louder. “Please. We’re not here to cause trouble.” From inside, a voice erupted suddenly, tone laced with bitterness. “I said I don’t want to be disturbed! Not again! I’ve had enough of you college pests. Haven’t you taken enough from me already?” Jack blinked and stepped back a little. “Well, he sounds like a bundle of sunshine.” But Jace didn’t retreat, still resting against the
[93] That's exactly why I'm coming
Jace rushed back into the dorm room, stripped off his gym clothes and swapped them for something cleaner: a pair of dark jeans, a plain shirt, and his jacket. [SYSTEM UPDATE][ Subject: Amos Kellar – Former Security Officer.] [ Age: 42. Resigned the night before Incident-01 ][Last known address: 14 Burnett Close, off Mayflower Drive.][ Affiliations: Unclear. ]"Well, that's not enough information, I swear, but the address is more than enough," Jace muttered. He couldn't shake off the feeling that Amos was more than just a security officer, and the time of his resignation was altogether suspicious.He zipped up his jacket and grabbed his keys. Max had been teaching him how to drive and had let him do so a few times. Today, he intends to test it out on his own, alone."I don't have a damm license," he chuckled,"Hope I don't get in trouble with cops."As he walked out of the dorm room and approached the car parked in its usual spot, a familiar voice called his attention.“Yo, where
[92]
Jace closed the door behind him, his heart heavy with what had transpired inside the VC’s office. He closed his eyes gently and exhaled in frustration."I'm sorry," Jane's voice caught his attention, startling him for a second. He turned to the left and saw her standing there, sadness etched on her face, it seemed she had been listening the whole time."You heard?" Jace asked and she nodded."It's not going to be good for us now, I guess... uhm, I have to quit my selfish interest now and you know?""Use your dad's influence?" Jace completes her words,"That's what you wanted to say wasn't it?"In response, Jane smiled, folding her arms and leaning her shoulders against the wall."Forget that. I've asked Bob to help me dig up oh that ID, it's certainly going to be one of those staff. If he's in school here then he might have answers, if not then we are back to square one "Jace sighed heavily,"I need a moment," he muttered, "I feel like my head is spinning right now, and ..."Jace,"
[91] I can't just do nothing
The vice chancellor’s office had always carried an air of authority, and a suffocating sense of power. The large wooden desk stood like a barrier, polished to perfection, stacked with neat files and documents that spoke of order and control. Behind it sat the Vice Chancellor himself, grey-haired, stern-faced, and visibly troubled.Jace stood opposite him, hands resting stiffly at his sides. He had been summoned after breakfast, and though he tried not to overthink it, the faint unease in his chest had grown heavier with every step toward this room, knowing that this might be about the recent attacks.The VC leaned back slowly in his chair, his eyes narrowing at Jace as though studying him for the hundredth time.“Sit down,” he said, voice low, deliberate.Jace obeyed, lowering himself into the leather seat before the desk. The VC folded his hands together and sighed. “Jace… you’ve done well so far. More than I expected from any student.”Jace stayed quiet, sensing the weight of a “bu
[90] Not worth my anger
The cafeteria buzzed with the usual morning chaos and clattering of trays. Voices rose over one another and the sharp smell of fried eggs, bread, and too much coffee filled the air. Jace sat alone near the far end, where the sunlight from the wide windows reflected lazily across the long table. His plate was simple: a slice of bread, a boiled egg, and a cup of lukewarm tea. He didn’t need anything fancy; food was food, and right now, his mind was occupied with much heavier matters.But no matter how he tried to ignore it, he could feel dozens of eyes on him.Everywhere he looked, students glanced in his direction with that same expression, hatred, anger or disdain. Some whispered behind half-covered palms, some stared boldly as though daring him to react, and others simply shook their heads as if his very presence was some kind of plight. It wasn’t new to him, he had grown used to stares ever since he became acting president.Still, Jace ate slowly, unbothered. He had already learne
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