Chapter 28

Zachary

I leaned against the building behind me, waiting patiently for the investigator to arrive. He had to be careful and make sure he wouldn’t be seen, hence his delay.

Eleanor had people watching, and with the students not submitting to me anymore, I had a feeling they were also watching, waiting for a slight mistake that would push me to their trap.

My meeting with Eleanor didn’t end as I expected, but I got a few hints from her, like phase two. Whatever it was, I was going to find out.

I looked by my side and saw him coming, wearing a hoodie, and his hands in his pocket, taking quick glances around as he walked.

I gestured slightly, and when I saw he understood what I meant, I straightened up and walked away from the building. I crossed the road and entered the restaurant.

There was an empty seat by the transparent glass wall, which I took.

“What can I offer you, sir?” The waiter asked, immediately he walked up to me.

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