Chapter 1663

"I'm just an elementary student. What could I possibly do, Mr. Talbot?" Lincoln said, his wide eyes blinking innocently, his expression radiating an air of helplessness. Basil shot him a sharp glare, his gaze flicking back and forth as he assessed the situation. Perhaps he was being overly suspicious. After all, what could a troublemaker like Lincoln really do to the computer system? Still, Lincoln's calm indifference only added to his irritation. Basil narrowed his eyes, irritation edging into his voice. "You," he said, "go stand in the hallway. You're not coming back in without my permission." Lincoln stayed perfectly composed. "Teachers aren't permitted to physically punish students, Mr. Talbot. If you choose to ignore that, I'll file a report with the Department of Education the moment I leave. Is that really the route you want to take?" Basil couldn't suppress a chuckle. His hands were clasped behind his back as he studied Lincoln with a mocking gaze. A disdainful smirk tu