Max began to sketch a "map" in his notebook, a mental guide to Kravchenko's world:
"It’s like a giant web," Max whispered. "Everyone is a thread, and if you pull one, the whole thing moves."
The light in the classroom flickered, mirroring the panic in Max’s chest. On his desk sat the formidable by Kravchenko, its orange cover staring back at him like an unblinking eye.
He filled the workbook's "Learn to Argue" and "Useful Tips" sections with his new insights. He wasn't just copying answers; he was building a toolkit for life.
