HBWnovel Chapter 59
Chapter 59
At that moment Ethan Cheeks raised and it was almost covering his eyes, finally things had started moving towards the right direction.
He watched as Mr. Harrington's words sank in.
The shock was evident on Marcus and his father's faces as both of them started looking at each other in disbelief.
The office was silent for a beat, the tension palpable as Bradley was almost swallowing a fly
Then Mr. Harrington continued, his voice firm and uncompromising.
"We will be taking possession of this video and turning it over to the authorities for a thorough investigation of this matter. And If it comes to light that Marcus was indeed the one who orchestrated the attack with those thugs, and Ethan only defended himself, and decided to fight back in the process."
he pointed at Marcus.
"He will be facing serious criminal charges. Juvenile detention will be the least of his worries, I will personally make sure he goes in for his crimes and everything he has told to Mr Ethan."
upon hearing Mr Harrington words Marcus's father seemed to snap out of his shocked state, his face going pale. immediately without wasting anymore time he rushed forward, falling to his knees in front of Mr. Harrington.
"Please, sir, I beg of you! This is all a terrible misunderstanding!"
His voice started shaking and filled with desperation seeping through every word.
"My son...he couldn't have...he wouldn't..."
Marcus' father couldn't complete his words because he knew the truth, he was too ashamed to say so.
However his pleading tone betrayed his knowledge that Marcus was going to give in so quickly.
Marcus, too, seemed to realize the gravity of the situation and without wasting anymore time.
He joined his father on the floor, tears started streaming down his face.
Ethan's jaw dropped immediately seeing Marcus kneeling down, for someone who was just like a mummy recently.
He knows Marcus and his parents were just pretending anyway.
With a low and shaking voice Marcus said.
"I'm sorry!"
he wailed.
"I'm so sorry! The video...it was edited, I swear! I never meant for any of this to happen! Please, you can't send me to jail!, I'm too young to be going to jail"
If not for lady Madison he wouldn't have gotten justice, even though he has the system and money but he doesn't have the connection just yet, and today just shows, you need connection as much as money.
Both of them work hand in hand.
He sank into the nearest chair, his legs suddenly feeling like jelly.
It was over. After all this time, all this suffering, it was finally over for Marcus.
immediately Mr. Harrington turned to him, his stern expression suddenly got softer.
He sat down next to Ethan, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.
"Ethan, I want you to listen to me very carefully."
he said, his tone gentle but serious. "Everything you've endured at this school is unacceptable. The harassment, the bullying, the blatant disregard for your well-being...it ends now. I give you my solemn promise that from this day forward, you will be safe here.
My new head of disciplinary management and I will personally ensure that anyone who thinks so much about mistreating you will face swift and severe consequences. You have my word."
Ethan at that moment felt tears pricking at the corners of his eyes. This was the first time someone is actually promising him something and with the look on his face, he would tell he wasn't messing around. He's damn serious. He'd waited so long to hear those words, to feel like someone actually cared now he's hearing them all thanks to lady Madison.
"Thank you, Mr. Harrington,"
he managed to say, his voice thick with emotion.
"You have no idea how much this means to me."
Mr. Harrington couldn't help but smile, patting Ethan's back.
"You're a brave young man, Ethan. Never forget that. Now, I want you to have my personal contact information, as well as that of the new disciplinary head. If you ever feel threatened, or if anyone gives you trouble, you call us directly. Day or night. Understand?"
Ethan nodded, taking the proffered business cards with a shaking hand. "I will. I promise."
With a final reassuring squeeze of his shoulder, Mr. Harrington stood up.
"Good. Now, go on to class. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. But remember, my door is always open if you need anything."
Ethan stood up too, feeling a rush of gratitude and relief.
"I can't thank you enough, sir. Really. For everything."
At that moment They shook hands, a gesture of respect and understanding passing between them. Then, with a deep breath, Ethan turned and was about to leave the office when Mr Harrington said.
"Ethan, your identity secret remains with us and Lady Madison said we shouldn't give you a Special treatment but look after you"