Henry's car rolled up just as the final bell rang across the Princeton campus. The sun was already dipping into the horizon, painting the Gothic buildings in soft amber hues. Students streamed out of lecture halls, buzzing with chatter and plans for the weekend. But Lukas and Lana, as usual, stood out.
Brilliant and composed, the two of them walked side by side, papers neatly tucked under their arms. Lana wore a navy coat over her cream blouse, while Lukas had on a casual sweater and dark slacks, as effortless as ever. They had just wrapped up their advanced economics seminar, where both of them had dominated the discussion. Professors admired their insight, and peers looked to them with a mix of envy and respect.
A silver Mercedes SUV pulled up near the main gate, and the windows rolled down to reveal Henry in his signature polo shirt, sunglasses pushed up over his cap. He gave them a wide grin.
"Luke! Lana! Get in, we've got a fortress to storm," he said with a laugh.
