Ethan stopped, turning to find Sebastian's calm, unreadable gaze already on him.
Catching the tangle of confusion and calculation flickering across Ethan's face, Sebastian said, evenly, "Principal, handle what needs handling first. We can reschedule the tour and the funding conversation for another day."
He turned and walked off without another word.
He could feel Ethan's stare fixed on his back and ignored it entirely.
The truth was simpler than Ethan probably assumed something about Lily had struck him as familiar from the start, and he hadn't been able to stand watching her get framed for something she clearly hadn't done.
Talent like that shouldn't get buried over a lie.
Naomi reached the school gate and was about to pull off when she caught sight of Sebastian walking out on foot
