The heavy, rhythmic thumping of the stereo's bass seemed to stutter as the silence stretched in the narrow hallway. Chad’s confident smirk slowly melted into a confused sneer. He glanced back at B.J. and Vic, seeking validation, before turning his attention back to Grayson.
"Have a chat?" Chad echoed, letting out a forced, breathy laugh. "You're losing it, Knight. Seriously, did you sniff too much solder in the computer lab? What business could you possibly have with me?"
"Oh, it's not just you, Chad," Grayson said smoothly, his eyes casually drifting to the thin, bespectacled boy leaning against the wall. "Vic, let’s start with you. Since you're so eager to leverage your family's influence over Toby's internship."
Vic pushed off the wall, crossing his thin arms over his chest. "Yeah? W
