Chapter 22: You have my attention.
Bill ran away.
The atmosphere remained tense. Silent. Every pair of eyes in the cafeteria followed Miles like he carried the weight of some invisible throne—untouchable, commanding, and dangerously calm.
The former security in-charge was still on the ground, trembling, trying to hold himself up with weak arms. Chairman Alder’s voice snapped through the silence.
"What are you still doing here? Scram."
The man was about to stand and hobble away, but Miles’s voice cut through like steel.
"Stop."
The security in-charge froze mid-step.
"I’m not done with you yet," Miles said, his tone deceptively quiet.
The cafeteria was locked in collective attention.
"I heard from Celina," Miles continued, turning slightly toward her, "that she was nearly attacked with acid not too long ago. The attacker was not a student here."
Celina stiffened. Becky and Rose looked stunned, and whispers started to rise around them again.