Lucas Forced to Wash Luxury SUV in School Uniform — Then the Real Reason Behind the Rigid Academy Penalties Surfaces
Chapter 2 — The Yellow Sponge Reveals a Hidden Note — Then Pastor Thomas Arrives at the Garage
Lucas reaches into the dirty bucket of water.
His fingers brush against the floating plastic envelope.
He pulls it free before Headmistress Sterling notices his movement.
He slips the small packet quickly into the deep pocket of his wet trousers.
“Hurry up,” Director Vance snaps, tapping his wristwatch impatiently.
“You have ten minutes before the afternoon faculty meeting.”
Lucas turns back to the black SUV, gripping the yellow sponge tightly in his right hand.
He presses the sponge against the soapy lower panel of the passenger door.
A small folded note slides out from inside the hollow core of the sponge itself.
Lucas glances sideways at the administrators.
Headmistress Sterling is currently lecturing Director Vance about upcoming tuition audits.
Lucas uses his thumb to unfold the crumpled paper against the metal frame of the car.
Printed in hurried, block letters are five distinct words.
Trust the accountant Mrs Gable.
Lucas stares at the message in disbelief.
Mrs Gable works entirely on the third floor of the main administrative building.
She manages the daily ledger and rarely interacts with students performing manual discipline.
Footsteps echo loudly against the concrete driveway outside the open garage doors.
A dark sedan pulls smoothly into the gravel lot just beyond the brick threshold.
The car door opens immediately.
Board member Pastor Thomas steps out onto the pavement.
His sharp eyes scan the interior of the garage, locking instantly onto Lucas in his soaked school uniform.
Pastor Thomas frowns deeply, marching directly toward the soapy vehicle.
Director Vance quickly hides the infraction slip behind his back as Pastor Thomas approaches.
