"Jackson, wait!" Ava cried, her voice laced with urgency. She rushed towards him, her heart pounding a frantic rhythm against her ribs. The fear in his eyes mirrored her own, a stark contrast to the growing connection they'd shared just moments ago.He paused, turning back to look at her with a worried frown. "Stay back," he said, his voice low and firm. He moved closer to the door, his hand instinctively reaching for the pocket where Ava knew he kept a spare pistol."No," she argued, her voice trembling slightly. "Let me handle it."Jackson's brow furrowed in surprise. "Ava, this isn't safe.""Neither is keeping secrets," she countered, her gaze unwavering. The document on the laptop, with its weight of ethical concerns, had shifted something inside her. She couldn't stand by passively anymore. This wasn't just about her father's legacy; it was about potential consequences that could impact countless lives."Ava," Jackson began, his voice laced with frustration, but she silenced him
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