Tied To The Billionaire's Heart

Chapter 1Ava stood at the entrance to the ballroom, taking in the opulence of the scene before her. The walls were draped in luxurious velvet curtains, and the room was filled with elegantly dressed guests sipping champagne and nibbling on hors d'oeuvres. It was clear that she was out of place here, but she had promised Max that she would come to the fundraiser with him, and she wasn't about to let him down.As she scanned the crowd, Ava saw Max making his way towards her, dressed in a tailored tuxedo and looking every bit the part of the billionaire businessman that he was. He greeted her with a warm smile and took her hand, leading her toward the center of the room."You look beautiful tonight," he said, his eyes roving over her form-fitting dress."Thanks," Ava replied, feeling self-conscious in the sea of designer gowns and sparkling jewelry.As they made their way through the crowd, Ava noticed a group of men watching them with interest. She felt a shiver run down her spine, and

Ava and Max sat in the hotel room, their minds racing with thoughts of the attack. Ava couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this than just a random act of violence.Max was already on the phone with his contact, trying to find out if there were any leads on who was behind the attack.As he spoke, Ava's eyes wandered around the room, taking in the luxurious surroundings. She couldn't help but wonder how much money Alexander had spent on this mission. And more importantly, why?Just then, there was a knock at the door. Max's eyes narrowed in suspicion as he made his way over to the door, his hand hovering over his gun."Who is it?" he called out."It's me," a familiar voice called out.Max's eyes widened in surprise as he recognized the voice. He quickly opened the door to reveal a man in a sharp suit, his eyes scanning the room."Ava, this is my friend, James. He's a private investigator. He might be able to help us," Max explained.Ava's eyes widened in surprise as James

Ava woke up in a daze, her head throbbing from the blow she had received. She couldn't see anything at first, and it took a moment for her eyes to adjust to the dim light of the room.As she looked around, she realized she was in a small cell, with Max lying next to her. He was unconscious, but she could see the rise and fall of his chest as he breathed.Ava tried to move, but she was tied up, her hands and feet bound tightly. She tried to speak, but a gag was preventing her from making any noise.Suddenly, the door to the cell creaked open, and Alexander stepped inside. Ava's heart raced as he approached, a cruel smile on his face."Well, well, well," he sneered. "Look who decided to join us."Ava glared at him, trying to keep her fear at bay. She knew she couldn't let him see how scared she was."What do you want?" she managed to say, her voice muffled by the gag.Alexander laughed. "Oh, I think you know what I want," he said, stepping closer to her. "But don't worry, I'll make it q

Ava, Max, and their newfound ally, Ethan, retreated to a hidden safehouse nestled in the heart of the city. The walls of the safehouse were adorned with maps, photographs, and newspaper clippings, each piece of evidence representing a puzzle piece in their quest for the truth.As they gathered around a table strewn with documents, Ava couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation. This was their chance to finally expose Alexander and uncover the secrets that had haunted them for so long.Ethan leaned forward, his eyes burning with determination. "We've uncovered a connection between Alexander and a powerful political figure," he revealed, pointing to a photograph of the two men in conversation. "It seems their interests align in ways we hadn't anticipated."Max narrowed his eyes, his voice laced with skepticism. "But what could Alexander possibly gain from this alliance? And how does it tie into his obsession with Ava?"Ava's mind raced with possibilities, her thoughts co