Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 370: A Stressed Jameson

Meanwhile at Lunaris Academy, the atmosphere in Principal Jameson’s office was absolute chaos. Phones rang nonstop and the scent of strong coffee and fear clung to the air.

Four staffers sat hunched at desks around the room, juggling calls, typing furiously, and barking into receivers. Everyone was speaking over one another, rapid-fire updates flying.

"No, ma’am, the video has already been scrubbed from most major platforms—yes, the school’s legal team is working on the rest—"

"Mr. Avax wants a confirmation his daughter is not being dragged for this."

"No, we cannot confirm who leaked it. That’s confidential—"

Meanwhile, at the center of the commotion, Principal Meredith Jameson stood at her desk, one hand pressed against her temple, the other gripping her phone like it was a ticking bomb.

"Yes, sir, there’s nothing to fear," she said, voice crisp and composed despite the chaos surrounding her. "This is a minor setback. We’ve got everything under control."

Pause.

"Yes, sir. Your daughter is safe. No one in East House has been affected directly. No, she’s not the culprit. We can confirm that."

She glanced at one of her assistants, who gave a frantic thumbs-up to confirm it. Jameson nodded slowly, still speaking into the phone.

"Yes, sir. Yes. Absolutely. No need to escalate. Lunaris remains committed to the safety and integrity of all its students."

Another pause.

"Yes, sir. Thank you for your continued support."

She ended the call with a sharp press of her thumb and exhaled long and heavy.

Then she turned, slowly, as if bracing for the next disaster to erupt.

"Who’s next?" she asked coolly, scanning the room like a general mid-battle.

on line four," her assistant Ashley

"Minister Navarro on two."

from District Eleven threatening legal

King’s Beta is on

Jameson felt like fainting.

neck, eyes flicking toward the clock on

in the first place

of the room,

liability shield for the footage. I want full damage control proposals on my desk in twenty

Then, she paused.

daughter off social media. If she posts so much as

oh, she

she was about to turn back to her desk, Ashly, her assistant at the far right stiffened. "Principal Jameson, the Alpha King’s Beta

eyes for a long, silent second. When she opened

said flatly. "And someone bring me more coffee!

the staff was happy to

and catch her breath when her ears caught muffled sounds. There was

without turning, "didn’t the security

wide-eyed assistant, froze mid-typing. "Yes, ma’am,

why," Jameson said slowly, "does it sound like there’s a protest going on right outside

her heart racing anxiously. She reached for the blinds, pulled

didn’t need to be told. She stormed over and shoved Ashley aside with one arm, planting herself in front

And there they were.

courtyard outside the administration building holding placards,

clenched. "You have got to be

door, and marched down the hall in a fury. By the time she pushed through the front entrance, the noise was

with words like : "Tear

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