Chapter 4

Inside the car, Gabriel watched James through the rearview mirror, a chilling intent surfacing in his otherwise indifferent eyes. ‘Was James really about to run Gina over?‘ he mused.

His eyes narrowed dangerously as he coldly commanded his assistant, David Gray. “Find an opportunity to deal with James.”

“Got it,” David replied.

As the Rolls Royce pulled up at the entrance of Trowell University, the principal, Jack Barker, spotting the familiar license plate, quickly put on a flattering smile to greet him. “Mr. Jackson! What a surprise.”

Gabriel, expressionless, stepped out and cut straight to the chase. “What’s the status of the dorm fire investigation?”

Jack tensed, realizing the gravity of Gabriel’s unexpected interest. He knew he had to get this right or risk his position.

Mopping his brow, Jack nervously said, “Mr. Jackson, our fire safety checks are rigorous and up to date. It’s likely a student brought in something flammable. We’re looking into it.”

Gabriel, eyes downcast, suspected the fire targeting Gina’s dorm was no accident. “Let’s check out the scene,” he suggested. “Oh, right, of course,” Jack stammered, leading the way.

Elsewhere, Gina stared at her dorm’s charred remains, a pang of loss hitting her. All her belongings turned to ash while she was out cold in the hospital.

“Gina!” A sharp female voice called out.

Gina turned to see Lily Allen, one of her roommates and a flunky for Olivia. Given Lily’s association with Olivia, she had always looked for ways to trouble Gina,

Gina, uninterested in entertaining Olivia’s lackey, attempted to leave, but Lily persisted.

Confronting Gina, Lily accused, “Just like Olivia said, you’re a curse. The fire started in our dorm. I nearly died because of

you!”

on me? Are you brain–damaged from

broke into my locker?

what

icy

flushed. “Who cares about the trash in your

some dark pills, two mysterious bottles, and a few books… She acts

up, decided to call the cops.

the hell are you doing?”

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Chapter 4

thief, Gina replied, her tone

started the fire, your sicko, seeking revenge! Those dark

mentally scoffing at Lily’s ignorance. She found it pointless to explain.

Frustrated and embarrassed, she picked up a brick from the ground, ready to hurl it

a respectful tone, guiding the way. His expression soured when he spotted

she was holding dropped to the ground. Turning around, the first person she

devastatingly handsome looks, Gabriel

last visit during

rushed to Jack, blurting out, “Mr. Baker, I need to report something! Gina’s locker contained

concerned, called out, “Gina, stop right there!”

but weren’t well–acquainted. Yet, she felt an unusual warmth in

I hear from Lily?” Jack demanded.

While we’re at it,

piqued, “You’re sick?”

by his sudden concern, replied, “No,

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