Daniel Carter was in the middle of a meeting when his phone vibrated.
A message had arrived from an unknown number.
There was no explanation.
Only a video.
Daniel pressed play.
He saw his daughter walking through a school hallway.
Then he saw Madison dump an entire tray of food over her.
He watched students laughing.
He watched Emma lower her head.
Then he heard Madison say something close to her ear.
Daniel replayed the clip.
Again.
And again.
His expression changed.
He immediately called the school.
I need to speak with the principal.
The receptionist hesitated.
May I ask what this is regarding?
My daughter.
There was a pause.
Emma Carter?
Yes.
Another pause.
Mr. Carter, the principal is currently—
Daniel ended the call.
Twenty minutes later, a black SUV pulled into the school parking lot.
Daniel stepped out wearing a dark suit and long black coat.
He walked through the front entrance without slowing down.
Students in the hallway immediately noticed him.
Emma was sitting outside the administrative office.
Her hair was still stained with sauce.
Daniel stopped.
For several seconds, he simply stared at his daughter.
Then he asked quietly.
How long has this been happening?
Emma looked down.
Too long.
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