The following day, Amber laid in bed, still recovering, when Avery burst in, her tone laced with urgency.

"Amber!" She called, rushing to her side. "How are you doing?"

"Much better," Amber replied, concern etched on her face. "Is everything alright?"

Avery's expression was grim. "You won't believe what I just found out... Vera holds a secret against Xavier, and that's what she's been using to keep him by her side."

Amber's eyes widened in shock. "H-How did you know?" She stuttered.

"Vera's assistant overheard her conversation with a friend and confided in mine," Avery explained. "And the photos were staged – Xavier was asleep!"

Realization dawned on Amber, and...