Chapter 33

LIAM

My mind swirled with a torrent of thoughts as I gazed across the bustling cityscape outside. The honking of cars filled the air, their bright red and white lights creating a kaleidoscope of colors. The animated voices of various individuals reverberated through the evening.

The cool evening breeze rushed into the office, doing nothing to soothe the heated tension in my body. I had hoped that leaving home under the guise of a check-up yesterday evening would take my mind off the troubles in my life and marriage, but even here, I was haunted by memories of the past.

Ava. She wouldn't leave my head. The events of the past few days were like a nightmare, lurking around my every thought and filling my mind with unwanted memories.

Why would Ava lie to me and my entire family about not having anything to do with Denis if she didn't mean it? Who the hell is this man, Denis? A spy? One of my family's competitors aiming to ruin us? Or Ava's real lover?

It felt like my mind was torn between