Chapter 474 Red Flags
The moment Halbert saw the man collapse, he rushed forward and covered Eliza’s eyes, pulling her protectively behind him.
“Security! Get this area under control–now!”
The students nearby had never witnessed anything so horrifying. Most were frozen in place, too stunned to react. Some instinctively pulled out their phones and started recording.
Eliza’s breathing turned shallow, her heart pounding violently.
It had all happened so fast.
Just moments ago, the man had been alive, shouting, pleading—and then, with two spasms, he was gone.
“Come on. We’re leaving.”
Halbert kept her shielded as they retreated into the building.
News of the incident spread like wildfire. It was barely morning, and Claire University was already in total chaos.
Everyone knew the kind of students enrolled here–children of the rich, the powerful, the well–connected.
There could be no mistakes.
And this time, the one who had been held hostage was none other than the overseas heiress of the Sue family.
The university president’s office phone rang off the hook.
Parents wanted answers. Immediately.
If Claire University was no longer safe, none of them would keep their kids there.
In the middle of yet another call, the president picked up, already rehearsing his go–to reassurance speech. “Yes, I understand. Please don’t worry–everything is under control. The authorities are already investigating-”
“It’s me. Ronaldo.”
The principal’s blood ran cold.
Ronaldo?
The Ronaldo had called him personally?
“I… I…”
“My sister was taken hostage today. You knew that, didn’t you?”
“I-”
“So you did know,” Ronaldo said icily. “And you’re still sitting there, doing nothing?”
Chapter 44 Bed Flags
Mr. Ronaldo, please the police are already here. The cause of death is being investigated, and had school doctor examine Miss Rivers she’s fine, I assure you. I just thought I’d wait until things retried befor reaching out. But the parents have been calling all day and
“I don’t care how busy your day’s been,” Ronaldo snapped. “I want results.”
His voice turned lethal.
“I wasn’t thrilled about letting my sister study in Westbrook to begin with. And now this? If you’d like to keep your position as president, I suggest you act like it. Otherwise, expect to be replaced by tomorrow morning.”
“No, no, I understand! I’ll take care of it. You’ll have a full report by tonight!“.
Ronaldo hung up without another word.
The president dropped the phone and wiped the sweat from his brow.
What a cursed day…
“Get to the police now,” he barked at his staff. “I want everything–who the hell was that student? Mentally unstable? Suicidal? What was he thinking, doing this in broad daylight?!”
Livestreamed suicide. Public hostage situation. The heir of the Sue family, of all people.
The university was now at the center of a massive scandal.
Back in the classroom-
Only Eliza and Halbert remained.
The school doctor had finished examining her. “Miss Rivers doesn’t appear physically harmed. She’s just a bit shaken. A good night’s rest should help her recover.”
Halbert narrowed his eyes. “Shaken? A man killed himself in front of her, and you’re telling me there’s no lasting impact?”
The doctor looked uncomfortable.
Before Halbert could say more, Eliza cut in, “He’s just the school doctor, not a therapist. If you want answers, you should go after the principal.”
“Ronaldo already is,” Halbert muttered.
Then he turned to her, tapping her forehead. “What were you thinking? You ran straight toward a man holding a weapon. Are you trying to kill us with stress?”
“I just had a feeling,” Eliza murmured. “That he didn’t want to hurt anyone. I wanted to understand what was really happening. I wasn’t trying to be reckless.”
At the time, she hadn’t thought–she had just acted.
“What’s his name? The victim. And who was that Emilia he mentioned?” she asked urgently.
Halbert’s expression grew serious. “I already sent people to investigate. We’ll know soon. The prin should give us a full explanation later. So stop overthinking and make sure you’re really okay.”
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“The doctor just said I was fine–you were standing right there, Eliza sald.
Still, Halbert wasn’t convinced. He poked her head again. “When will you stop making us worry? The next time something like this happens, stay put. If anything happens to you everyone is going to kill me –
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