Book 5: Why Was He Helping Them?

Karen Stewart’s face paled at the sight of Maddox Laurier, a force to be reckoned with. Who didn’t know him and his family? “Oh, what a pleasant surprise to have you here, Mr. Laurier. Umm, what can I do for you?” 

Maddox stopped at her desk and glared at her. “Karen Stewart, right?” He read her name on her identity card. “You haven’t helped the students here. Isn’t that your job, Ms. Stewart?” 

Iris stepped backwards, wanting to escape before his attention fell on her. She had no idea why he was here. Was he helping her? Why would he? 

The twins looked flustered, too. Did they know he was the enemy? Did they realize his family had destroyed their mom? 

“I always help my students, sir. Isaac and Ivan here do not meet the basic eligibility criteria for a scholarship. There are so many deserving candidates at our school. It would be a shame if they didn’t get a chance. Anyway, their older sibling is a school dropout.” She gave a nervous laugh and g