Amber's POV

"Let go of me; I can walk by myself!"

I sternly rebuffed several warriors attempting to restrain me. In the gaze of everyone, I casually fixed my somewhat disheveled hair and stood up among the scattered books.

After completing these actions, I walked straight through the densely packed crowd and approached the lead warrior—

Benjamin Newberry, my dear uncle.

I raised my chin, staring directly into his emotionless eyes, my tone still carrying the Newberry pride.

"You can go now, dear uncle."

"Amber, you know I've always liked you. But you have to understand that everything I'm doing now is for the sake of the entire family."

Benjamin...