Chapter 0182

Ava walked down the corridor of the penthouse, her shoe clicking on the marble floor with a sense of determination. She was meeting Jackson, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease wash over her.

As she approached the elevator, it pinged, and the doors slid open with a soft whoosh. Jackson stood inside, his eyes raised and meeting hers. His blue eyes stared into hers with an intensity that made her heart skip a beat.

For a moment, Ava's breath caught in her throat, and she felt a flutter in her chest. She remembered the way he used to make her feel, the way he used to look at her with adoration. But then she remembered why she was here, and her expression hardened.

"I thought you weren't going to come see me," Jackson said, stepping out of the elevator with a confident stride.

Ava raised an eyebrow, her voice icy. "What do you want, Jackson? Our business is over. You should be grateful I'm not suing you or doing anything to hurt you."

Jackson shrugged, crossing his