Resolved that issue with Mr. Knight?
He shook his head.
Really, what man bears such a grudge against a student?
Canceling your admission wasn't enough.
He threatened to run you out of the city.
I was genuinely so shocked when Isabel mentioned it.
Owen just stood there and listened with a baffled look that screamed, When the hell did I say any of that?
Ruby shot Owen a smirk.
Professor, don't worry.
The misunderstanding is all cleared up.
Mr. Knight is actually very generous.
He even found me a job and promised to protect me.
The sugary tone made Owen's face darken.
Professor Miller, however, just breathed a sigh of relief.
He finally noticed the man standing so close to Ruby and remembered snippets of Isabel and Sheila's conversation from earlier.
Is this your deadbeat husba
