CHAPTER 20: JUST A HECTIC DAY
ZARA:
Luna’s eyes went wide, and she recoiled like she’d been slapped. "What? No way! You can't possibly expect me to apologize to a mere janitor, Dad. That would be so humiliating!"
Darius didn't even blink. He looked at his daughter with a cold, terrifying stillness. "Then next time, you'll learn not to look down on anyone or be rude to someone just because they're doing their job. Apologize."
The hallway went dead silent. Other students stopped in their tracks, watching the drama unfold. I felt my face burning with embarrassment. "It’s okay, sir," I interjected, keeping my eyes on the floor. "I’m not offended."
Darius didn't even glance my way. He kept his gaze locked on Luna. "Don't keep me waiting, Luna. And you know the consequences of disobeying m
