Victor, who had been silently observing the exchange, interjected, his voice sharp and accusatory, "And what exactly do you intend to discuss with the victim?"
Alaric's lips twitched in irritation at the interruption, but he quickly masked his annoyance with a tight smile and before he could respond, Victor continued,
"Are you a therapist?
No, right?
Then there's no need for you to interfere after the Principal herself has handled the matter,"
Alaric clenched his teeth, feeling the conversation slipping from his control. Just as he was about to argue further,
Victor leaned forward with a grin, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Or... are you trying to help your... Professor?" Victor's tone was dripping with insinuation, his words a carefully aimed barb.
Alaric's eyes widened in surprise and outrage, "No, Principal! I'm not siding with a molester. I simply want to uncover the truth!" he exclaimed, turning to the Principal with a desperate plea.
