Chapter 6

The air in the coffee shop seemed to freeze.

Customers on the first floor turned to look. The ambient chatter slowly died down.

I took a step forward, standing right beside Emily, shielding her. Then I looked down at Jason's ashen face.

"Yes, I am her mother." My voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly through the quiet space. "I am also the Founder, major shareholder, and Executive Chair of Twilight Technologies."

"The company you work for was founded and is controlled by me."

I paused, letting the words sink into his terrified skull.

"As for your employment documents and…