Amber POVThe next week became a battle fought without bullets.It was an investment war.Jason, Grandfather Asher, and I spent hour after hour studying financial reports, corporate structures, and shareholder registries. Every family the Ember Alliance trusted became another opportunity to weaken the Vincents' grip.We never bought enough shares to attract attention.Five percent here.Three percent there.Sometimes less than one percent.Individually, the purchases looked insignificant.Together, they slowly shifted the balance of power.Grandfather Asher coordinated purchases through several investment alliances he had spent decades building.Mr. Stuart Stanley joined us as well.As Iris's grandfather, he quietly opened doors in industries where neither the Ashers nor the Suns had much influence. His reputation alone convinced several hesitant families to trust us.Each evening, Jason updated a large map hanging in his study.Green pins represented families beginning to reclaim con
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