Blaze took a deep breath as he began to speak. "Seraphina and I were working just fine on the assignment," he started, his voice steady but filled with tension. Neilson, his father, guided Jonathan and Blaze to the luxurious sofa and excused himself to make some tea for them, leaving Blaze alone with Seraphina’s father for the time being.
Jonathan nodded, his sharp eyes fixed on Blaze. “Go on, I’m listening.”
Blaze shifted in his seat, trying to organize his thoughts. "Then something weird happened. Luca came up to me while Seraphina and I were in the library. He said the football coach was calling for me and that I was doing well in football. It was a bit strange, but I thought maybe it was something Father had arranged."
Neilson, walking back into the room with a tray of tea, set it d
