The question lingered in the air, heavy with anticipation.Women exchanged knowing glances, their curiosity evident.Ava exhaled slowly, relieved that Hugo hadn’t directly asked who the woman was. If he had, all eyes would have been on her immediately, and she wasn’t sure how she would’ve handled that.Hugo might be playful, but he knew when to hold back.Alexander, on the other hand, barely looked fazed. His gaze flicked toward Ava, his dark eyes unreadable.Ava straightened slightly under his scrutiny, a prickle of heat creeping up her spine. Was it the alcohol, or was it him? Their arms were still pressed together, and she could swear his skin felt warmer.A sudden memory flashed in Alexander’s mind—her soft gasps, the way her nails had dug into his back that night, her flushed skin beneath his. His jaw clenched, annoyed at himself for thinking about it now.Irritated, he unbuttoned the top of his shirt, letting a bit of cool air hit his skin.Then, his deep voice cut through the th
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