Chapter 9 - Leo Faces Danger Outside His Elite Private Prep School
The afternoon bell rang across the manicured lawns of St. Jude’s Academy as students streamed toward the iron front gates.
Leo walked out carrying his backpack, chatting happily with his best friend about their upcoming science fair project.
Suddenly, a sleek black sedan pulled up beside the curb, and the tinted rear window rolled down smoothly.
A woman wearing large dark sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat leaned across the leather seat toward the open window.
“Leo, sweetheart, come here for a second; your dad sent me to pick you up early from school,” Eleanor called out softly.
Leo stopped dead in his tracks, recognizing her voice instantly and feeling a cold shiver run straight down his spine.
“You’re not allowed near me, and dad didn't send you anywhere!” Leo shouted, stepping backward toward the school gates.
Before Eleanor could push open the car door, two private security guards hired by Julian rushed out from the shadows.
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“Step away from the minor immediately or we will use physical force to detain you!” the lead guard warned, placing his hand on his radio.
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