Chapter 2 - Westbrook Academy Rejects Liam For Nonpayment Of Tuition
The digital clock on the mahogany nightstand flipped silently to midnight, signaling the exact moment Margaret’s automated wire transfer was permanently canceled.
Miles away in an affluent Connecticut suburb, the computerized finance office of Westbrook Academy automatically flagged account number 4892-B as delinquent.
By eight o’clock the following morning, an automated restriction notice was generated and transmitted directly to the bursar’s desk.
Liam Ellis skipped down the grand staircase of his parents' modern colonial home, swinging his designer backpack with youthful arrogance.
He expected another smooth morning where his grandfathering grandmother paid for everything while his parents slept in luxury.
Instead, as he scanned his student ID card at the electronic turnstiles of Westbrook Academy, a harsh red warning light flashed repeatedly.
The security monitor buzzed loudly, locking the glass gate firmly in place before Liam could take another step forward.
“Excuse me, young man, step aside and let the other students pass through,” a stern administrative assistant announced over the intercom.
Liam blinked in confusion, his ten-year-old mind unable to comprehend why the elite school gate was refusing entry to a golden boy.
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“My name is Liam Ellis! My dad is a major donor here!” the boy protested loudly, crossing his arms with an indignant scowl.
“Your tuition account is currently suspended for nonpayment, Liam. Please report to the headmaster's office immediately,” the assistant replied coldly.
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