Chapter 119: PayBack (3)
James walked out of the teachers’ office his face a mask of wary confusion. He did not understand why Adam had called him out here into the empty hallway.
He was worried that something had gone wrong that Adam had discovered something about bounty.
"What’s wrong Adam?" he asked his voice a little too cheerful. "It’s been a long time since you came to see me. Is everything alright?"
Adam smiled. "Have you seen Philips in school these past few days?" he asked his question.
A bead of sweat trickled down James’s forehead. He wondered if Adam knew about his connection to Philips. But he quickly dismissed the thought. It was impossible. He had been too careful.
He composed himself and smiled back a expression of concern. "You’re right Adam," he said his voice a model of sincerity. "I’ve been wondering the same thing myself. He hasn’t been to school in a long time. I hope he’s okay."
"Yes but do you know that I know a dark secret of Philips?" Adam interrupted his voice a low whisper.
James’s eyes widened. "A dark secret?" he asked his voice a little shaky now. "What are you talking about Adam?"
"Teacher do you know that Philips pushed a girl from his own class off a hill?" Adam said his eyes boring into James’s his gaze a piercing accusation.
James’s face paled.