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.

nothing. In the past, I’ve even tried to

on her chin, a hint of uncertainty

the door burst open. Carl rushed in, his face

Schmidt, there’s trouble!”

tie

“A-Axel is here!”

though her head were about

was as if Axel had reached out

was taut with tension as he clenched his teeth. “Did

teeth. “The audacity of

intentions. Mr. Schmidt, shall I

gold-rimmed glasses. “He wouldn’t dare enter the Millennium without a plan. Amber, change your attire. You’ll

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