Mrs Thompson turned to Mira, her eyes locking onto hers. "You're going to have to handle this situation with Astrid," she said. "I hope you can keep your cool and not let her get to you. If she starts a fight, finish it. I believe in you, and I want you to make me proud."

Mira's expression was calm and collected, but Mrs Thompson could sense a hint of determination in her eyes. She knew she was capable of handling Astrid, capable of taming Andrew, but he also knew that Astrid was a force to be reckoned with.

As Andrew continued to think about the situation, he couldn't help but...