FAZER LOGINAmber POVThe crash above us was followed by complete silence.The kind of silence that only existed when children were trying very hard not to be discovered.I exchanged a look with Jason.Jason exchanged a look with Mrs. Sun.Mrs. Sun exchanged a look with Grandfather.Nobody said anything.We all silently agreed to pretend nothing had happened.The children wanted to spy?Fine.We would let them.For now.I took a sip of water.Jason resumed eating dessert.Grandfather cleared his throat."Well."A pause."I don't think your uncle will put up much of a fight if you want to adopt Rose."My eyebrows rose.Grandfather looked entirely unimpressed."After all."Another pause."He hasn't exactly been Father of the Year."Mrs. Sun snorted.Mr. Sun nodded.Grandfather continued."The bastard."No one disagreed.Not even me.Rose deserved better.She always had.Grandfather leaned back in his chair."The more complicated issue is Iris."The mood shifted immediately.Because we all knew he w
Amber POVThe night of the family dinner arrived far too quickly.Honestly, I should have known it would become a disaster.Every family dinner somehow did.Lunch had been surprisingly pleasant.The children had spent most of it talking about their first day of school.Alice had apparently made six new friends.Alex had somehow ended up helping one of the computer teachers.Rose had joined three clubs.And Iris had already corrected a history textbook.The teacher had apparently thanked her.I wasn't entirely sure if that was impressive or concerning.The mood changed the moment Alice realized the children were not invited to dinner."Excuse me?"She placed her little hands on her hips."Not invited?"Mrs. Sun looked completely unrepentant."No."Alice gasped.Theatrically."You can't do that.""We just did."Alice looked betrayed.Alex looked equally offended."We live here."Mr. Sun nodded."You do.""Then how are we not invited?"No one had an answer for that.Rose looked genuinely
Amber POVThe applause continued long after the opening ceremony ended.Parents approached the stage.Teachers congratulated the children.Reporters tried to get interviews.And through all the chaos, Alice looked incredibly proud of herself.As she should.Alex looked less impressed.Mostly because several younger students had already started asking him questions about the "approved fighting areas."Jason looked horrified.I thought it was hilarious.The moment we reached them, Alice launched herself at me."Did you see?""I did.""Was I good?"I laughed."You were amazing."Alice beamed.Alex attempted to look indifferent.Unfortunately, I knew him too well.I pulled him into a hug."You too."His ears turned red."Thanks."Mrs. Sun approached at that moment.Looking entirely too pleased with herself.Which was never a good sign.Jason immediately noticed."Oh no."Mrs. Sun smiled."Oh yes."That smile was terrifying.I exchanged a look with Jason.We were doomed."I have an announc
Amber POVThe first official day of classes began with absolute chaos.Not bad chaos.Excited chaos.Hundreds of children filled the academy grounds.Parents stood in clusters.Teachers directed students.Staff members rushed from one building to another.And somehow, despite the crowd, everything seemed to work.Mrs. Sun stood near the stage looking happier than I had ever seen her.This wasn't just a school.It was her dream.Years of planning.Years of preparation.Years of waiting.Finally becoming real.The academy's central courtyard had been transformed into an outdoor auditorium.Families filled the seats.Children sat together in designated sections.Teachers occupied the front rows.Cameras flashed continuously.The opening ceremony was being streamed live across multiple countries.Naturally.I sat beside Jason.Alice and Alex stood backstage.Both looked entirely too confident."Should we be worried?"I asked.Jason looked toward the stage."Always."Fair.The announcer st
Amber POVThe flight back to Sum should have been peaceful.Should have.Instead, I spent most of it staring at my phone.Specifically at a video interview that had gone viral while we were still in the air.Victoria.Jason's former fiancée.I had almost forgotten she existed.Almost.Apparently the media hadn't.She sat in a tasteful living room.Perfect makeup.Perfect posture.Perfect expression.The image of concern.The image of grace.The image of a saint."I don't think it's my place to comment on Jason's private life."That sentence alone told me she was absolutely going to comment on Jason's private life.The interviewer nodded sympathetically.Victoria sighed."I will only say that yes, Jason has faced some difficulties concerning having children."My grip tightened around the phone.She continued."But I hope everyone gives him privacy while he faces this particular battle."I nearly laughed.Not because it was funny.Because it was infuriating.It was the perfect statement
Amber POVThe drive from the clinic should have been simple.It wasn't.Neither Jason nor I spoke as we walked through the private medical center.The folder containing our results rested inside my bag.It felt strangely heavy.Not because of the paper.Because of what it meant.A baby.The thought still didn't feel real.My mind kept circling the same words.Pregnant.Baby.Family.Our baby.Every time I thought about it, my brain seemed to freeze.Jason wasn't doing much better.He walked beside me in complete silence.One hand resting protectively against my back.The elevator doors opened.We stepped into the lobby.And immediately regretted it.Flashes exploded.Reporters.Photographers.Cameras.Apparently the media had multiplied while we were upstairs.Wonderful.Questions came from every direction."Mrs. Sun!""Mr. Sun!""Are the rumors true?""Did the tests confirm anything?""Are you pursuing fertility treatment?""Do you plan to adopt more children?""Are you separating?"
Adrian left the office, but not before stopping at the door. “You will regret ever standing in my way, Amber.” His voice was low. Controlled. Promising. Then he walked out. I remained standing in front of Grandfather’s desk, the Zoom meeting still active behind me. The screen displayed a gri
By day ten, my company was officially operational. Contracts were signed. Staff were onboarded. Security systems were fully integrated. The only position left to fill was my assistant. And that, somehow, felt like the most dangerous decision of all.
Once again, we were awakened by loud knocking at our door. Not hesitant. Not polite. Insistent. Jason was already sitting up before I fully opened my eyes. “I’ll get it,” he said quietly. I pushed myself upright, heart racing, and reached blindly for my phone on the nightstand. 7:02 a.m. Wh
As Jason gently woke Alex, I noticed something that made my spine straighten. Ms. Patric was holding a small recording device. Not just a tablet. A separate recorder. She turned it in her hand casually, but I saw the red indicator light. Without drawing attention to myself, I reached into the







