Diana’s POV
I sat cross-legged on the floor, right in front of the TV, the cool hardwood pressing against my skin. Mum was beside me, her eyes sparkling with quiet pride, her smile as warm as sunlight filtering through the window.
On the screen, a poised female broadcaster spoke with practiced enthusiasm.
“Ashmoor Academy has long been hailed as the premier institution in San Francisco, and once again, it has proved its excellence. Winning the 10th Annual San Francisco Schools’ Showcase, young prodigies Diana Johnson and Kael Draven—son of Governor hopeful Lord Draven—left the crowd stunned with their outstanding performance. Public sentiment continues to surge in Draven’s favor ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial elections.”
Mum turned to me, her voice tinged with triumph. “See? I alw
