Several students whipped out their phones and started dialing the police. Realizing the situation had completely spiraled out of control, the man and woman scrambled into their Audi and sped off.
"Stop them! Don't let them get away!"
a student shouted.
"Let it go. The police are already on their way."
Mr. Harth commanded, blocking the students from chasing the vehicle.
He didn't want anyone getting run over by desperate fugitives.
Judging by Mira and Elara's reactions, those two likely were Elara's estranged family, not actual traffickers.
Scaring them off was enough for now.
"Listen up, everyone. This is why you must remain vigilant. Traffickers are constantly evolving their tactics."
Whether they were criminals or not, it was a perfect teaching moment for Colin Harth.
"Alright, show's over. Head straight home."
With the help of the school security guards, he dispersed the shaken students.
The ordeal had eaten up a precious ten minutes. Mira and her group hurriedly resumed their trek.
She had a critical strategy meeting at EcoRide and was running dangerously behind schedule.
Liora, bursting with unanswered questions, was dragged into her family's waiting car by Celine.
Outside Mira's apartment complex, Mr. Harth turned to Elara. "After you finish tutoring the kid tonight, come over."
As a teacher, he felt a duty to offer her proper guidance.
The crowded streets weren't the place for a sensitive conversation.
"Okay."
As they stepped out of the elevator, Mira turned to Colin. "Stay for dinner.
You wanted to talk about Elara anyway, right? It'll save time."
Colin considered it for a second. "Sounds good."
Living in the same building as Mira had proven to be incredibly beneficial for him.



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