Chapter 8. A Good Student

Copper

Before I could say a word, Mr. Harmony stepped forward. He extended his hand. "Please, there's no need for that. Mr. Hardley, I assume? I am Copper's grandfather. Her mother would like to apologize for not being here as she was requested to work together."

"Uh huh." Mr. Hardley gave his hand a stiff shake. "What about her step-father?"

Betty snorted. When I glared in her direction, she turned away.

"An emergency occurred at his workplace. He sends his greetings." Mr. Harmony smiled. However, his smile didn't seem to melt Mr. Hardley's icy heart.

"I would prefer more than his greetings, but let's carry on."

Sylvester released his hand and sat down at the opposite end of the room to Betty's parents. His guard stayed at the door with me to his right. Mr. Hardley barely acknowledged his presence. Or maybe it was that he didn't care.

I shouldn't be surprised. He had yet to ask for my grandfather's name.

"Sir," the principal started, clasped hands placed over his desk. "Are you aware