Can’t Win Me Back

It wasn’t me. Mr. Schmidt… I wouldn’t…” Amber’s voice trembled as she struggled to articulate each word. Her eyes held a shaky semblance of innocence as if she were being wrongfully accused.

No one understood the consequences of betraying Jameson better than her.

She didn’t fear death itself. On the contrary, she dreaded dying for no good reason at all.

Thus, she fought to defend herself. “Mr. Schmidt, what would I gain from betraying you? Only Mr. Moses and I are privy to this information. Wouldn’t you discover the truth swiftly if I had acted against you? Why would I be foolish enough to wish for my own demise?

“Besides, I’m practically under constant surveillance here. How could I have possibly contacted Ms.

Alyssa or Mr. Beckett? How could I betray you?”

Her words chipped away at Jameson’s rage. She’d hit the right point.

Amber continued, “Mr. Schmidt, you gave me this life. Without you, I have nothing. In the past, I’ve even tried to hurt Jasper myself.

loosened on her chin, a hint of

then, the door burst open. Carl rushed in,

Schmidt, there’s trouble!”

at his tie in frustration. “What

“A-Axel is here!”

as though her head were about to split open, her

those piercing eyes. It was as if

you say? Axel?” Jameson’s voice was taut with tension as he clenched his

gritted his teeth. “The

didn’t come with good intentions. Mr. Schmidt, shall I teach him a

skills?” Jameson adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses. “He wouldn’t dare enter the Millennium without a plan. Amber, change your