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Chapter 006

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A loud bang landed on the door snapping me out of my thoughts and I got out of bed and made my way towards the door.

I'd locked it earlier so he wouldn't try to barge in.

“Are you messing with me now?” His voice was laced in frustration as he spoke and for a moment there I was scared.

“What do you want?” I asked as soon as I got closer to the door.

“Open up, Ava let's talk.” He responded and I hesitated for a brief moment before opening the door for him and moved away but he caught my wrist stopping me from getting away from him.

“What is the meaning of this?” He raised a few documents so I could get a clear view but what I wanted at that moment was to break free from him.

“Let go.” I muttered as I glared daggers at him.

“Do you think this piece of paper is going to make any difference?” His eyes burned with anger but none of that mattered to me.

“You're hurting me.” I half yelled.

“Can we stop bickering for once and have a nice conversation?” His expression didn't change as he spoke.
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