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AVA'S POV The dinner with Alex Grey lingered in my thoughts the next day, but it wasnât the food that stayed with me. It was the momentâthe silence between Alex and Laura. Something was strange and suspicious about the way they interacted, it was as if an unspoken secret hung between them. The thought nagged at me, leaving a knot in my stomach. I wanted to question Alex again, to get to the truth, but I couldnât let myself get distractedânot right now. Work had to come first, and besides, Alex was just a business partner, I didnât have the right to ask him about his personal life. As I entered the office, I pushed the thoughts aside and decided to focus on the designs for Alexâs upcoming jewelry show. Models would be showcasing my work alongside Alex's soon, and this was my shot to leave a lasting impression. Still, Lauraâs pale face and guarded expression intruded on my thoughts, like a weight I couldnât shake. I tried to push it away, but the questions remained,
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AVAâS POVI knew what I had to do, but that didnât make it easier. Every part of me screamed to leave, to stand up for myself, to stop being Jason's second choice. But I couldnât. Not with everything at stakeâthe designs, the show, everything Iâd worked hard for. I had to keep going. For the work Iâd put in, even though I still didnât know where I stood with Jason. I promised myself that after this project, after Greyâs jewelry launch, Iâd file for a divorce. I would walk away and let Jason be with Laura. Iâd stop pretending this marriage was anything but a lie. But for now, I had to play along. I had to finish the job. So, I agreed to meet Marcus. When I walked into the restaurant, my stomach twisted. The last place I wanted to be was here with Marcus Hale, but I couldnât back out. Marcus was known for not respecting women, but since we were meeting in a public place, I didnât think anything would happen. The waiter led me through the dining room, down a hallway, an
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ALEX'S POVI stormed out of the private dining room, my chest heaving with anger. Seeing Ava lying helpless in my arms, looking vulnerable and defenseless, had ignited something deep within me that I didn't expect. I assumed it was Laura who would attend the meeting. That was why I sent a representative instead of going myself. I couldnât stand the sight of her again. But then, my representative informed me that it was Ava who had shown up. He detailed how the meeting unfolded, and I could sense the unease in his voice. For Laura to let her subordinate handle such a high-stakes meeting in her place, there had to be an ulterior motive. And knowing Marcusâs reputation and his ties to Laura, I immediately knew something was off and rushed over here. If I had been just a minute late, I didn't want to think about what might have happened to Ava. Jason was the one who should have been protecting her, not me. But now, I couldnât bring myself to leave her side. âMax,â I said
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AVA'S POV I slowly regained consciousness, a pounding headache clouding my thoughts. I blinked, realizing I wasnât at home. My eyes darted around, and then I saw him, Alex, sitting by the window. I quickly sat up, the blanket slipping off me. âMr. Grey?â My voice was weak, barely more than a whisper. He immediately stood, his expression a mix of relief and something I couldnât quite place. âYouâre awake,â he said, stepping closer to the bed. âWhyâĶ why are you here?â I stammered, flashes of the previous night returning in pieces. âYou donât remember?â His voice was calm. I frowned, trying to recall everything. I remembered the dinner with Marcus, the strange feeling after Iâd drunk the wine he offered, and then everything going hazy. The last thing I remembered clearly was being scooped up and carried out by Jason. âJasonâĶâ I blurted out. âWhy isnât heâĶâ Alexâs jaw tightened. He didnât answer right away, and the silence stung more than words could. It wasn't Jason who had com
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AVA'S POV My hands trembled as I sat there in the car. Watching him answer the phone felt like a slap on the face. How could he take her call? After everything I had been through, after I was nearly raped, how could he just sit there and act like it didnât matter? His wife was almost violated, and yet he answered Laura's call, knowing exactly how I felt about her.â He was accusing me of cheating, speaking to me with an angry tone but here he was speaking to Laura with a soft voice. Tears threatened to spill, but I held them back. I was tired of crying because of him, yet I couldnât stop myself whenever they welled up in my eyes. He should have been consoling me, comforting me, helping me forget the horrible experience I had just endured. Instead, he was here, answering the call of the woman who had turned us into strangers. Did this mean he didnât have even an ounce of feeling for me anymore? The fact that he doesnât trust me and assumed I was cheating with Alexâcou
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JASON'S POVI couldnât get Ava's face out of my mind, the way she looked at me when I accused her of cheating. It wasnât anger, it was pain. And maybe thatâs what made it worse. I hated seeing her like that, but I couldnât help myself. Alexâs presence in her life gnawed at me like an open wound. The man seemed to show up at just the right or wrong time, and it didnât feel like a coincidence. But now, sitting here in my office with the footage from the restaurant playing on my laptop, I felt like something wasnât adding up. I went through the video again, watching Ava enter the private dining room, looking as poised as ever. I ran a hand through my hair, frustration building. âThink, Jason,â I muttered to myself. Thatâs when it hit me. Marcus didnât seem surprised to see Ava. He lookedâĶ prepared. Almost as if heâd expected her. Why? He should have been shocked to see her instead of Laura. I leaned back in my chair, staring at the screen. Laura had insisted on Ava going
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LAURA'S POV The sound of the lock clicking sent a chill down my spine. My heart thudded faster in my chest, and for a split second, I froze, clutching my glass of juice. My pulse quickened as the door creaked open. When Jason stepped inside, I was surprised but then I couldn't contain the joy that bubbled up inside me. This was the first time he was here without me having to pull any stunts. I set my glass of juice on the table, unable to stop the wide smile spreading across my face. âJason,â I said softly, my voice full of warmth. âWhat are you doing here?â His face was hard, his eyes cold. âWe need to talk,â he said, his voice low and cold. I tilted my head slightly. This wasnât the reaction I expected, my expression full of concern. âOf course. You seem upset. Sit down, let me get you a drinkâĶâ âIâm not here for drinks, Laura,â he interrupted sharply, his tone cutting like a blade. I paused, confused by his reaction, then gestured for him to continue. âAlright. Wha
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LAURA'S POV I needed to see Marcus to release the anger building up inside of me. So, I headed straight to the hospital where he was being treated. The sterile, cold corridors seemed to match the chill in my bones. The scent of disinfectant lingered in the air, strong and overwhelming. I walked with purpose, the sharp clicks of my heels echoing in the silence, a rhythm that mirrored the simmering rage inside me. Marcus was in Room 310 according to the nurse at the front desk. I already knew why he was hereâAlexâs assistant had made sure of that. But I didnât care about his broken ribs or any other injury they had to patch up. Heâd failed me, and that failure would cost him dearly. In my mind, he deserved what he got. For all his bluster, he couldnât handle such a simple task. I pushed the door open without knocking, letting it crash against the wall. Marcus flinched, turning his swollen face toward me. One eye was almost shut, the bruises around it dark and angry. His arm
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AVA'S POV The soft chime of my alarm pulled me from sleep, but the heavy weight in my chest told me I had already been awake. For a few blissful seconds, I was caught in that hazy space between dreaming and reality. And then it all came crashing back â the rumors, the headlines, my client who stood me up. I stared at the ceiling, my mind replaying every ugly word, every speculative article. Did Ava Taylor Sleep Her Way to the Top? Ava Taylor: Seducing Another Womanâs FiancÃĐ? It was ridiculous. Infuriating. And yet, it was out there. People were talking and worse they were believing. I turned my head to the side and saw the soft rise and fall of Emmaâs tiny frame beside me. Sometime during the night, she had entered my room and crawled into my bed. Her little hand was curled into a fist, her lips slightly parted in sleep. Carefully, I slid out of bed, tucking the blanket around Emma before heading to the bathroom. I turned on the shower and let the warm water wash over me,
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AVAâS POV Alex didnât say a word as he pushed open the front door, but his silence was louder than any accusation. The second we stepped inside, Rose, the housekeeper, emerged from the hallway with a warm smile. âMiss Ava, youâre home. Welcome, Mr. Alex,â she said, wiping her hands on her apron. Then her eyes fell on Emma, and her smile widened. âAnd howâs my little princess?â Emma giggled, letting go of Alex's hand and running toward her. âI made a new friend today! And Aunt Ava let me eat ice cream!â Rose gasped dramatically. âIce cream? Before dinner? Oh dear, weâll have to make sure you eat something healthy for dinner.â Emma pouted but let Rose scoop her up into her arms. I couldn't help but let out a small laugh. âIâll take her upstairs and get her changed,â Rose said, giving me a respectful look before disappearing up the stairs with Emma. And just like that, the moment I had been trying to avoid arrived. Alex shut the door behind us. The air between us thicke
