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CHAPTER 12

Sorry guyzz.... I am updating after a really long time. I am still a high school student so that's why I have do prepare for my exams and other works.
I will try to update as soon as possible.
Also, I am gonna complete this book in 20 or 30 chapters because I am not getting a good response from you guyz and I think you are not liking the way story is going and I want to complete it too so that's why.....

BTW enjoy reading.

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The next day dawned with a sense of urgency. I woke up early, unable to shake the tension that had settled in my chest. Clara had already left for work, but she had left me a note reminding me to stay vigilant. I tucked the note into my pocket and got ready, my thoughts racing.

At the library, I went through my tasks mechanically, my mind elsewhere. Max was supposed to drop by later, and I couldn't help but feel anxious about our plan. I knew we had to be careful; any misstep could lead Ms. Rossi to suspect something.

Around mid-morning, Ms. Rossi called me into her office. My heart pounded as I walked in, forcing a calm demeanor. She was seated behind her desk, her expression unreadable.

"Amber, I have a special project for you," she said, sliding a file across the desk. "I need you to organize and catalog these rare manuscripts. They're invaluable, and I trust you to handle them with care."

"Of course, Ms. Rossi. I'll get started right away," I replied, relieved that the task seemed straightforward.

As I left her office, I glanced at the file. The manuscripts were old and delicate, filled with historical records and ancient texts. I couldn't help but wonder if there was something more to this assignment. Was Ms. Rossi testing me, or was there something hidden within these documents?

I spent the next few hours carefully sorting and cataloging the manuscripts, my mind constantly drifting back to our conversation. I had to stay focused, but the weight of our discovery made it difficult.

Just before lunch, Max arrived. He gave me a casual nod as he made his way to the reading area. I finished up my current task and joined him, our usual routine providing a sense of normalcy.

"Hey," he greeted, his eyes scanning the room. "Any updates?"

I shook my head. "Not yet. Ms. Rossi gave me a special project, though. I'm not sure if it's related, but it feels... off."

Max frowned. "Be careful. She might be testing you."

We spoke in hushed tones, discussing our strategy for the day. Max would stay in the library, keeping an eye on Ms. Rossi and noting anything unusual. Meanwhile, I would continue with my tasks, trying to act as normal as possible.

As the afternoon dragged on, my tension grew. I felt like I was constantly being watched, every move scrutinized. Max was discreet, blending in with the other patrons, but I could see the determination in his eyes.

Late in the afternoon, something unusual happened. Ms. Rossi received a visitor-a tall man with a stern expression and an air of authority. They spoke in hushed tones, their conversation inaudible from where I was standing. I exchanged a glance with Max, who subtly moved closer to observe.

The man handed Ms. Rossi a sealed envelope, his demeanor serious. She nodded, her expression grave, and they continued their conversation for a few more minutes before he left. Ms. Rossi's usual calm seemed strained as she walked back to her office.

Max rejoined me, his eyes wide with curiosity. "Did you see that?"

I nodded. "I couldn't hear what they were saying, but it looked important."

"Maybe it's connected to the prophecy," Max suggested. "We need to find out more about that man."

The rest of the day passed in a blur of tension and quiet observation. As I gathered my things to leave, I felt a strange sense of anticipation. There was something big happening, and we were on the brink of uncovering it.

Back at the apartment, Clara was waiting for me, her expression serious. "Amber, I did some digging. The person following you isn't one of my pawns. I think they're connected to Ms. Rossi."

A chill ran down my spine. "What do we do?"

"We need to find out who they are and what they want," Clara said. "And we have to be careful. If Ms. Rossi is involved, we can't let her know we're onto her."

We spent the evening strategizing, going over every detail we had. The pieces of the puzzle were slowly coming together, but there were still so many unknowns.

As I lay in bed that night, my mind raced with possibilities. The man who visited Ms. Rossi, the mysterious follower, the ancient manuscripts-everything felt interconnected. We were on the verge of something big, and I couldn't shake the feeling that danger was closing in.

But despite the fear and uncertainty, there was a flicker of hope. With Clara, Max, and Dair by my side, I knew we could face whatever lay ahead. Together, we would uncover the truth and confront the shadows threatening to consume us.

The fight was far from over, but we were ready. And no matter what, we would protect each other and uncover the secrets that had been hidden for so long.

But is Amber really ready to what she is going to face in the near future?

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