RING!
Emily's smartwatch vibrated against her wrist, the sharp sound cutting through the silence of her room. At first, it was just a notification, but before she could even check it, another sound followed—her smartwatch ringing.
Her brows furrowed. A call? At this hour?
As she glanced at the screen, her breath caught. The name displayed sent a jolt through her chest.
Liora.
Her father's secretary. The one who handled all guild-related matters and urgent calls.
A sudden feeling of unease crept into her stomach as she swiped to accept the call. "Liora?"
The voice on the other end was frantic, distressed—nothing like the composed professionalism Liora always carried.
"Miss Emily! It's—it's bad! Your father, the Guildmaster, and Team 3—they were attacked!"
The world around Emily froze.
Her grip on the smartwatch tightened as her heart slammed against her ribs. "What…?" The word came out barely above a whisper.
