A brief smile was offered as Giselle pocketed the note and placed the pen back on the principal's desk.

"The kids are out by three, and most of the time I leave maybe a few minutes after. Today I have to do a quick run for groceries and go find that other phone, but I'll head home right after that."

That didn't sit right with her. It was easy to tell someone to continue to go about their day as if there weren't strangers out there looking to end her life because a senator they didn't particularly like just so happened to be her father. She looked at the clock again. "I should get back to class; I'll reach out if I need anything."

Giselle headed for the door, pulling it open it enough for him to get through as well. The rather unfortunate surprise of her father still being there nearly made her sigh in disappointment, but she caught herself before he turned to look at her, the grip on the doorknob turning her knuckles white. Daniels exited the room and she followed suit, closing the door behind her. 

She cleared her throat and gazed at her father.

"Well, thank you for hiring him." Giselle watched her tone, keeping it low and professional. She noticed Megan walking away, likely pretending to work as to not be involved in the conversation. "I'm confident he'll do a fine job. We took a few minutes to go over some stuff but I believe we're all set."