Bright beams of light lit up the dark part as another car sped into view. Tyres screeched as it came to a halt, and before Ava could process what was happening, a tall figure emerged, gun in hand. “Get away from her!” a deep voice bellowed. The men froze for a moment, startled by the newcomer. Shots rang out, and Ava ducked instinctively, covering her head. She heard shouting, the scuffle of footsteps, and then silence. When she finally lifted her head, the men were gone, their SUV speeding away into the night. The tall figure approached her car, his face now illuminated by the glow of his car’s headlights. It was Harvis. “Are you okay?” he asked, his tone firm but laced with concern. Ava blinked, still trying to process what had just happened. “You… you followed me?” “I’ve been keeping an eye on you,” he admitted, helping her out of the wrecked car. “I had a feeling something like this would happen. You’ve made enemies, Ava—powerful ones.” She stared at him, her breat
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