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Chapter Eleven – The Proposal
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2026-01-27 16:05:00Mark Collins had not slept for two days.
His suit was perfectly pressed.
His hair was neatly styled.
But nothing could hide the darkness beneath his eyes.
Desperation had a scent.
And Mark reeked of it.
He stood inside a private dining hall of an upscale restaurant, surrounded by white roses, crystal chandeliers, and soft violin music.
It was excessive.
Romantic.
A performance.
Lily stood near the entrance, nervously adjusting the centerpiece.
“Is this necessary?” she whispered.
Mark shot her a sharp look.
“Yes.”
“She needs to feel secure.”
“She needs to trust me.”
Lily clenched her fingers.
“And after that?”
Mark’s eyes darkened.
“After that, she signs a property transfer.”
Lily inhaled sharply.
“You’re still planning to use her.”
Mark sneered.
“When have I ever stopped?”
Lily said nothing.
Ava arrived exactly on time.
She wore a simple cream dress.
No jewelry.
No heavy makeup.
Yet she outshone the entire room.
Mark forced a warm smile and stepped forward.
“Ava.”
She looked around, surprised.
“This is…”
“For you,” Mark said.
He gestured.
“Sit.”
Ava hesitated slightly.
Then sat.
Mark signaled.
Music grew softer.
A waiter rolled in a cart with champagne.
Mark poured two glasses.
He handed one to Ava.
She accepted it.
“Mark, what is this about?” Ava asked.
Mark took a deep breath.
“Ava, these past days made me realize something.”
Ava looked at him quietly.
“I can’t imagine losing you.”
Ava said nothing.
Mark continued.
“I know we already registered our marriage.”
“But I want to give you a real wedding.”
Ava’s eyes widened slightly.
“A wedding?”
Mark nodded.
“I want to make everything official. Public. Grand.”
He dropped to one knee.
Lily clenched her jaw.
Mark pulled out a velvet box.
Inside was a diamond ring.
“Ava, will you marry me again?”
The entire restaurant seemed to hold its breath.
Ava stared at the ring.
In her previous life, she had begged this man for affection.
Begged him to love her.
Now, he was begging her.
How ironic.
Her eyes slowly filled with tears.
Mark’s heart leaped.
“Yes,” Ava whispered.
Mark released a breath of relief.
He stood and hugged her tightly.
Ava returned the hug.
Her face pressed against his shoulder.
Her eyes were cold.
Mark pulled back.
“I also prepared a gift for you,” he said.
“A gift?”
Mark gestured.
A waiter brought over a slim envelope.
Mark handed it to Ava.
“A property transfer agreement.”
Ava blinked.
“You’re giving me property?”
Mark smiled.
“Yes. A villa under your name.”
Ava looked touched.
“This is too much.”
Mark shook his head.
“You deserve it.”
Ava hesitated.
“Should I sign now?”
Mark’s eyes flickered with excitement.
“If you don’t mind.”
Ava opened the document.
She scanned it carefully.
Clause after clause.
Ownership transfer.
Signature line.
Her gaze lingered.
Then she smiled softly.
“Okay.”
She picked up the pen.
Mark’s heart pounded.
Ava signed.
Mark almost laughed in triumph.
Lily forced a smile.
But inside, something felt off.
Ava handed back the document.
Mark checked the signature.
Satisfied.
He leaned over and kissed Ava’s forehead.
“You make me the happiest man alive.”
Ava smiled faintly.
If only you knew.
That night, Ava returned to Kane Estate.
Lucas was waiting.
She handed him a copy of the signed document.
Lucas scanned it.
“This isn’t a real transfer form.”
Ava nodded.
“It’s a trap.”
Lucas looked at her.
“You replaced the last page.”
“Yes.”
“The document states Mark is transferring his shares in Reed Holdings to me.”
Lucas’s eyes widened.
“And he didn’t notice.”
Ava smiled.
“He was too desperate.”
Lucas leaned back slowly.
“You just made yourself majority shareholder.”
Ava’s voice was calm.
“Tomorrow…”
She paused.
“Send Mark’s evidence package.”
Lucas smiled.
“Let the gift exchange begin.”
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