**Chapter 1: The Uncomfortable Truth**

The dimly lit room was filled with the sound of laughter and chatter as the members of Faze gathered in Lacy's room, all relaxed and having a great time. Jason, standing beside Ron, was regaling the group with stories of his past antics on live streams and YouTube videos. The group was in stitches as Jason mimicked his own reactions from a particularly embarrassing video. Banks, the CEO and boss of Faze, sat on the couch, a hint of a smile on his face as he watched the group have fun. It was rare to see him in such a setting, as he usually kept to himself, only making appearances on stream when necessary. But today, he seemed to be letting his guard down, or so it seemed. As the conversation continued, it shifted to Jason's past escapades, and the group was enjoying every minute of it. But then, the topic took a dark turn. "You know, Jason, I've been thinking," Banks said, his tone suddenly serious. "As your boss, I have a certain... power over you." The room fell silent, and Jason's smile faltered. He exchanged a nervous glance with Ron, who was trying to play it cool. Silky, standing across from Jason, raised an eyebrow, sensing something was off. Banks continued, his voice devoid of humor, "I could take advantage of you, Jason. I could do whatever I want, and you'd have no say in the matter." The room was stunned into silence. Lacy, who had been softly laughing, suddenly stopped, his eyes wide with discomfort. Jason's face went pale, and he looked like he'd been punched in the gut. He seemed frozen, unsure of how to react. The live stream was still active, and Jason knew that he couldn't just walk away or show his true emotions. He had to keep up the act, but it was clear that he was dying inside. Adapt, who had been sitting next to Silky, looked around the room, confused and concerned. He had known Banks for over 12 years, and he had never heard him speak like that before. It was out of character, and Adapt was taken aback. Banks' smirk grew wider as he looked around the room, seemingly enjoying the discomfort he had caused. "What, I'm just stating the facts. Any of us could take advantage of you, Jason, if we wanted to." The room remained silent, with all eyes on Jason, who was struggling to keep his composure. Silky's eyes narrowed, and he took a step forward. "Jason, did he just...?" he started, but before he could finish, Banks interrupted. "I said it, and I meant it. Any of us could do it, even Ron," Banks said, his tone still serious. The room erupted into an uncomfortable silence. Adapt looked at Jason, who was still frozen in horror. Ron, trying to diffuse the situation, loudly spoke to the cameraman, "Cut the stream." His voice was firm, and there was a hint of panic in his tone. The cameraman hesitated for a moment before swiftly ending the stream. As soon as Ron knew they were off air, he grabbed Jason and pulled him out of the room and outside. The cool night air was a welcome relief for Jason, who was still reeling from Banks' comments. Adapt stood up, his eyes locked on Silky, who was seething with anger. "You can't just say something like that, Ricky," Silky shouted, his voice low and menacing. "That's not okay." Banks glared up at Silky, his expression unyielding. "I was just being honest," he argued. Adapt placed a hand on Silky's shoulder, trying to calm him down. "Ricky, as long as I've known you, you've never spoken like that. You're our boss, and you can't just say things like that. It's not okay, especially not to Jason." Banks rolled his eyes, his scowl deepening. "He's the youngest member, and I'm his boss. I can say what I want." Silky scoffed, his anger boiling over. "No, you can't. You're not going to listen, are you?" Adapt asked, but before he could get an answer, Silky grabbed him and pulled him towards the door. "Don't bother trying. He's not going to listen." As they stepped outside, the warm California air enveloped them, but it did little to ease the tension. The group was left to wonder what had just happened and what the consequences would be. Jason, still reeling from Banks' comments, could only hope that things would go back to normal soon. But deep down, he knew that things would never be the same again.