Emergency Call

Four large men in leather jackets stepped out into traffic, followed by Lucas Vanguard.

"Told you this morning," Lucas called out, walking into the street as his men fanned out across the sidewalk. "You can't hide behind campus security all day. You're leaving in an ambulance."

Sophie pulled back behind Jude's shoulder. "Lucas, stop. I'm calling the police."

Seeing Sophie step behind Jude set Lucas off immediately. "Take him down," he told his men. "Don't leave him standing."

The 4 men moved forward together.

Jude kept his hands in his pockets and glanced over at Anna. "Clear the walkway."

Anna's expression didn't change, but her focus sharpened.

She had recognized Lucas the moment he stepped out of the SUV. Because she reported directly to Silas Vanguard on private matters, Lucas had never met her, but she had read his family file. Technically, he was her employer's son.