Amelia was growing suspicious, but Ava had expertly deflected her concerns. Lisa was still in the dark about her true identity, and the congress was moving forward, with Jackson unaware of the impending doom that awaited him.Ava's mind raced with the next steps in her plan. She would continue to manipulate the situation, pushing Jackson to the edge until he had no choice but to come crawling to her. The thought brought a hint of a smile to her lips as she sat I front of the rooms mirror, staring at her reflection, a glimmer of triumph in her eyes.She stood and collapsed onto her bed, Ava knew she couldn't rest yet. There was still much to be done, and she was the only one who could see it through. With a deep breath, she forced herself to get up, her determination renewed. The end game was near, and Ava was ready to play her final card.Soon her phone vibrated beside her. Ava's phone lit up, and her heart skipped a beat as she saw Stanley's message. Her eyes scanned the screen, and
Lisa stood before the grave of Emily Greenfield, her eyes fixed on the name etched into the stone. She felt a lump form in her throat as grief washed over her. Without warning, her legs gave way, and she fell to her knees, overcome with emotion.Tears streamed down her face as she whispered, "Emily, oh Emily... I wish you were here. I'm so sorry I wasn't there to save you. If only I had been faster, stronger... You didn't deserve to die in that fire."Lisa's body shook with sobs, her mind replaying the fateful night that had taken her friend's life. Regret and guilt consumed her, and she felt the weight of her failure to protect Emily.As she wept, Lisa reached out and traced the letters of Emily's name, her touch a desperate attempt to reconnect with her lost friend. The silence of the graveyard was a stark reminder of the emptiness she felt without Emily by her side.In that moment, Lisa vowed to keep Emily's memory alive, to fight for justice, and to ensure that her friend's death
Ava swiftly walked away from the graveyard, her mind racing with the urgency in William's voice. She didn't notice Lisa watching her leave, her focus fixed on reaching Luke.As she arrived at the Madmus Estate, Ava strode into the conference room where Luke was in the midst of a business meeting. She cleared her throat, interrupting the discussion."Luke, I need to speak with you," she said, her tone firm.Luke's expression turned irritated. "Ava, I'm in a business meeting. Wait for me in my office, please."Ava's eyes locked onto his, her gaze unwavering. "It's urgent, Luke. I can't wait."The room fell silent, the other attendees exchanging curious glances. Luke's face hardened, but he nodded curtly. "Fine. Excuse me, gentlemen."As the meeting adjourned, Luke followed Ava out into the hallway, his voice low and annoyed. "What is it, Ava? What's so urgent?"Ava's voice was equally hushed, but laced with a sense of warning. "It's William. He's in trouble, Luke. And I think we're ru
Luke's phone vibrated, disrupting the intense discussion with his business partners. He ignored it, focusing on the deal at hand. But the phone persisted, ringing again mere seconds later. This time, Luke excused himself, his expression apologetic."Gentlemen, please, forgive me. I need to take this."He stepped away, answering the call with a curt "Luke Richardson speaking."Stanley's voice was tight with urgency. "Luke, it's Stanley. We have a problem."Luke's brow furrowed. "What is it, Stanley? What do you want?"The pause on the other end was brief but weighted with significance."Ava is missing."Luke raises his eyes, and panick sets in. 5 hours ago...Ava and Stanley huddled in the cyber room, surrounded by screens and wires. The team of experts worked swiftly, tracking William's phone signal."Ma'am, we've found him," one of the cyber experts announced, turning to Ava."He's at the old warehouse on 5th and Main. He's been there for about an hour. We're detecting two other sig
Luke's eyes narrowed, confusion etched on his face. "What do you mean Ava is missing? wasn't she with you?"Stanley's expression was grim. "We were tracking William's phone signal, and Ava suggested we split up to cover more ground. I sent two men with her, but we lost contact. I've tried calling her and the men with her, but there's been no response."Luke's face darkened. His heart started to pound in fear as his mind started to wonder where Ava might be and if she was alright. "You mean you let her go off on her own, and now she's gone missing?"Stanley's jaw clenched. "It wasn't like that, Luke. We had a plan, and she was with two of my best men. Something must have gone wrong."Luke's voice rose. "Something went wrong? That's an understatement! Find her, Stanley. Find her now."Stanley's eyes flashed with determination. "I will, Luke. I promise you that. We'll leave no stone unturned until we find Ava and the men with her." "Keep me updated, Stanley. I want to know the moment
Ava tore up, her voice shaking as she explained to Luke how she was scared and felt like she was going to die. "I thought I was going to die, Luke. I thought I was never going to see you again. The two men Stanley sent to protect me were taken down, and I was alone. I was so scared."Luke's face softened, and he teased her, "Ava, you're a tough cookie. You can handle anything, not like you to shiver like this."But Ava just started crying again, her body shaking with sobs. Luke's expression immediately turned apologetic, and he pulled her into a tight hug. "Sorry, sorry. I didn't mean to make light of it. You're safe now. I've got you."Ava buried her face in his chest, her tears soaking his shirt. Luke held her close, stroking her hair and whispering words of comfort. "You're safe, Ava. I promise. I won't let anything happen to you."As they stood there, the rain pouring down around them, Ava felt a sense of relief wash over her. She was safe. She was with Luke. And everything was g
After a few hours, Ava emerged from the bathroom, her skin radiant and her hair damp. The towel was wrapped around her chest, clinging to her curves and leaving little to the imagination. Luke's eyes widened as he stared at her, his gaze fixed on the tantalizing glimpse of her cleavage.Ava noticed his gaze and raised an eyebrow. "Why are you still in the room, Luke?" she asked her voice firm but laced with a hint of amusement.Luke stammered, "I-I don't have a booked room. I was just... um... waiting for you to finish."Ava's eyes narrowed. "You expect me to believe that? Go stay in Stanley's room. Do you think you're going to sleep in this room with me? There's only one bed unless you plan on sleeping on the floor."Luke's face flushed as he realized his mistake. He quickly gathered his things and made a hasty exit, leaving Ava to her solitary occupancy of the room. As he was about to exit, Ava stopped him, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Where are you going, Luke? I'm just kiddin
The aged woman, Mrs. Gloria Timberlake, sat in her opulent office, her eyes gleaming with malevolence as she listened to the update from her henchman."I see," she said, her voice dripping with venom. "So, Richardson's men intervened, did they? Well, it's too late for William now. He would have been dead by now, anyway."Her laughter was cold, mirthless, and sent shivers down the spine. She cut the call, her eyes gleaming with triumph.Just then, the door opened, and Jackson, her nephew, entered the room. "Aunty," he said, his voice cautious.Mrs. Timberlake turned around, her face transforming into a warm smile. "Ah, Jackson, dear boy. Come, come. I have some wonderful news to share with you."Her eyes sparkled with malice, and Jackson's instincts told him to be wary. But he approached her, unaware of the sinister plot unfolding in her mind.Mrs. Timberlake's eyes gleamed with malice as she spoke. "William was stubborn, Jackson. I wasn't able to extract much from him, but I did learn