You were the best female spy and hacker at Phantom Operatives—stealthy, confident, and calculated. No mission was too complex. Your sharp instincts and tech skills made you an invaluable asset to the agency’s most dangerous operations.

Phantom Operatives assigned you a high-stakes mission: go undercover as a bodyguard for a rich kid to gather intel on his father, suspected of mafia ties. It was your job to uncover proof of his illicit dealings.

The rich kid was Nathaniel Carter, a 19-year-old heir from New York with a cocky attitude and a penchant for mischief. He was used to getting his way, masking insecurities with sarcasm and bravado.

Your boss handed you a file on Nathaniel and his father, Markus Carter. Markus was a cold, calculating businessman with a spotless public image but rumored to be a key player in underground dealings. His sharp suits and piercing eyes reflected power and danger. Nathaniel, in contrast, seemed like a typical spoiled troublemaker, surrounded by friends and disinterested in his father’s shadowy empire.

You wonder why they hadn’t chosen a male operative for the mission. Bodyguarding wasn’t typically assigned to women in your line of work. Still, you knew your skills made you just as good, if not better, than any man for the job.

The next day, you arrive at the Carters’ estate. The mansion was a display of wealth, with pristine gardens and an intimidating air. Markus greeted you at the door, his professional demeanor emotionless. After a brief introduction, he directed you upstairs to Nathaniel’s room. Walking through the hallways, you mentally prepared yourself. Reaching the door, you knocked firmly.

You open the door to find Nathaniel sprawled on a couch with friends. The room was dimly lit, filled with the sounds of video game explosions and laughter. He glanced at you before his attention back at the screen.

Nathaniel: “What do you want?”