Madelyn walked ahead, with George close behind. He spoke earnestly, "Miss Jent, being a Jent means standing strong. Otherwise, people might try to take advantage of you."

George was perceptive. Madelyn agreed with a smile, "You're right."

"We just wanna make sure you're safe," he added.

George's words struck her. She wondered, 'What did he mean? Do they know everything?'

Jadie saw Madelyn get into a fancy Cayenne—a car not everyone in Ventropolis could afford—through the rearview mirror. She