Chapter 36
Author: Stitch Noah
last update2025-09-10 21:24:53

The private lounge of the Duston Estate buzzed with murmurs of discontent and outrage. The vaulted ceilings and crystal chandeliers did nothing to lighten the oppressive air as Morrel Duston poured himself another glass of aged whiskey. He sipped thoughtfully, his jaw tight, before turning to the group of impeccably dressed parents seated on the leather armchairs around him.

“This is unacceptable,” Morrel began, his voice sharp. “That boy, Damon, has made a mockery of this school. A mockery of us. And what does Brenda do? Nothing!”

Jacob Cooper, a stout man with silver-streaked hair, leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “We told her to get rid of him. We gave her everything she needed—fabricated evidence, rumors. And yet, she failed,” he said, his voice dripping with derision. “Now, he’s walking around like he owns the place.”

“He’s not just walking around,” chimed in Evelyn Cooper, Jacob’s wife, her perfectly manicured nails tapping on her wine glass. “He’s flaunting h
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