Chapter 4 - The Corridor of PowerWhen David’s car screeched to a halt in front of Lincoln Elementary, he didn't bother turning off the ignition.
He threw the door open, slammed it shut behind him, and strode through the double glass entrance doors with the terrifying, unstoppable momentum of an apex predator.
The school hallway was dead silent. Classes were in session.
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David didn't stop at the front office to sign visitor logs or ask for permission. He followed the familiar corridor straight toward Room 4B at the end of the hall, his dark suit jacket billowing slightly behind him.
He reached the frosted glass door, gripped the brass handle, and pushed it open with a violent shove that caused the heavy wooden door to slam against the cinderblock wall with a thunderous bang.
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Chapter 5 - The Confrontation in Room 4BThe entire classroom froze instantly.
Chapter 6 - The Evidence"Mr. Miller, I acted in accordance with disciplinary standards that—" Mrs. Gable stammered, her authoritative facade cracking under the sheer weight of his glare.
Chapter 7 - Embracing the Broken FlowerDavid knelt on the linoleum floor, gently taking Lily’s small, trembling hands into his own.
Chapter 8 - The Principal's OfficeWithin ten minutes, the school principal, Mr. Harrison, rushed into his office where David had brought Lily and settled her onto a leather sofa with a glass of water.
Chapter 9 - The Sanctuary at HomeBy evening, the news trucks had parked outside the iron gates of David’s suburban estate. The story of the sadistic teacher shearing a student's hair had exploded across local news broadcasts and social media platforms.
Chapter 10 - The FalloutThe legal battle that followed was swift and merciless.
