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CHAPTER SEVEN
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With You CHAPTER EIGHT
AVAAva groaned as the sun filtered through the blinds, slicing across her face like it had a personal vendetta. Her head throbbed, not quite a full-blown hangover, but enough to make her regret not chugging a bottle of water before bed. She hadn't even had that much to drink, Luke had made sure of that. Her mouth was dry. Her legs felt like jelly. And her stomach... well, it was fine, but her pride was a little sore.She dragged herself out of bed and padded to the kitchen, where the smell of fried eggs and toast greeted her.Christine was already up, lounging on the couch with her bonnet on and a bowl of cereal in hand, looking way too alive for someone who got back late. The second Ava stumbled into the living room, she smirked."Well, well, if it isn’t the star of last night’s awkward drama," Christine teased, flipping an egg. “How’s the hangover?”“I didn’t even drink that much,” Ava muttered, reaching for a mug.“Yeah, yeah. That didn’t stop you from slurring ‘he’s so annoying’
With You CHAPTER SEVEN
LUKEHe didn’t expect the glare.He’d told her to take it easy—softly, even. No sarcasm, no edge. But Ava had turned sharply, eyes sharp as blades, voice low but cutting.“Why do you care?”That made him pause. Not visibly, of course. He was good at keeping his face blank, at saying nothing with his expression. But he registered it. The tone. The heat in it.She was already irritated—probably at David, or maybe just the entire evening—and now she was looking at him like he was the problem.He didn't respond right away. Just leaned back, eyes on the glass she gripped like it held answers.“I don’t,” he said finally. “Just saying.”She scoffed and looked away. They sat in silence for a while. It was tense and quiet, safe for the conversations going on around them.Luke wasn’t the most social person. He knew how to blend in when necessary, how to hold conversation when the moment demanded it. His gaze drifted across the table. Christine was smiling like she knew something she shouldn’t.
With You CHAPTER SIX
AVA “This is Kade,” Kayla introduced the guy standing next to Luke with a wide smile, looping her arm around his. “My boyfriend.” The table responded with friendly smiles and teasing whoops. “And this,” she added, gesturing to Luke, “is Luke, Kade's best friend. They used to live together back then in college.” Christine leaned in toward Ava and whispered, “Best friend? Really?” Ava didn’t answer. She was too busy pretending not to care where Luke sat. Christine, ever the schemer, suddenly rose from her seat, dragging her purse as if on instinct. “Oh! I'm switching spots,” she said breezily, shooting Ava a mischievous smile. But before Luke could take the open seat beside Ava, David slid into it. Ava tried not to react. Luke took the seat directly across from her, far enough to breathe but close enough to hear. “Christine,” Ava muttered through clenched teeth. Christine only shrugged innocently, sipping her drink. Introductions went around again—Christine, David, a few other
With You CHAPTER FIVE
LUKELeaning against the kitchen counter, Luke nursed a cold glass of beer, his other hand tucked into his pocket. The atmosphere was cool and relaxing, exactly what he needed to unwind. The music wasn’t loud, just a steady rhythm that buzzed in the background. There was laughter from the balcony, someone playing a drinking game in the corner, and Kade, of course, striding over with that familiar grin.“Thought you’d bail, man,” Kade said, clapping him on the back.Luke smirked. “Thought about it.”‘I never thought I'd see the day where you'd ever want to skip a party.” Kade teased, referring to Luke's days of endless partying. Luke grinned, remembering how crazy and chaotic his life was a year ago. They clinked cups lightly, and for a moment, it almost felt like the old days.“I’m glad you came, though,” Kate said. “You’ve been MIA.”“Yeah,” he muttered, eyes scanning the room. “Life’s been… a lot.”Kate nodded knowingly, then glanced over his shoulder. “Oh crap!”Luke raised a brow,
With You CHAPTER FOUR
AVAFridays at WAM weren’t exactly chill, especially not after a leaderboard update. The marketing floor still buzzed with low conversations and side glances at the digital dashboard across the room—Luke’s name still shining at the top, same as yesterday. It wasn’t anything new, but it still hit Ava a little different this time. She hadn’t come this far to play second fiddle, especially not to some guy who seemed to float through the office like he didn’t need to try.She adjusted her seat, eyes flicking over the numbers again—hers weren’t bad. In fact, they were pretty damn good. Just not “top of the chart” good. Yet.She pushed her chair back and stood, heading to the restroom—not because she really needed to, but because her mind wouldn’t stop spiraling around that damn board. Maybe a few minutes alone would help her breathe. But as soon as she pushed the restroom door open, voices floated through the air—light, chatty, and just loud enough to make her pause.“She’s good, no doubt,
With You CHAPTER THREE
AVA The soft hum of Ava’s laptop fan mingled with the low Afrobeat playlist spilling from the home speaker. Her fingers moved quickly over the keyboard, her brows drawn in tight focus. The world outside her screen barely existed. It had been two weeks since the company announcement, and Ava had barely taken a full breath since. The front door clicked open. Christine stepped in, her arms full of takeout bags and an iced latte. She kicked off her heels at the doorway and scanned the living room, her eyes landing on Ava who was still dressed in her work blouse and glued to her laptop. “Have you been like this since you got back from work?” Christine asked, setting the bags down with a dramatic sigh. Ava didn’t look up. “Define like this.” Christine snorted. “Like... borderline possessed. Obsessive. In need of sunlight.” “Huh huh,” Ava replied, distracted. Christine dropped the bags dramatically on the desk. “Girl. It’s Thursday. You didn’t even notice I brought your favorite.”
With You CHAPTER TWO
AVA The buzz of office life was already in full swing when Ava stepped into the open-floor workspace of Wright AutoTech’s marketing department. She greeted a few colleagues with polite nods, balancing her tablet and water bottle in one hand while brushing a stray braid from her face. She was used to the fast pace. Used to being overlooked. She didn’t mind it, not really. It gave her room to observe, to plan. Her desk sat near the far end, close enough to the glass window wall to see the city skyline, but far enough from the senior managers to avoid unnecessary small talk. Ava preferred it that way. It gave her space to think, to breathe, to work. She had just settled in when Luke strolled in, commanding the room with every step. His movements were smooth and deliberate, exuding a quiet confidence. About six-two, lean but defined, he moved like someone who always got what he wanted. His jawline was sharp, stubbled just enough to give him a rugged look, and his eyes—cool and unread
With You CHAPTER ONE
(One year ago) “You can't be serious!” Luke exclaimed in astonishment, staring at his grandfather. The older man had just cut off Luke’s allowance and threatened to disinherit him as well. Graham Wright leaned back into his giant chair and stared back at his grandson challengingly. “I am. I've tried to be reasonable with you and overlooked your shenanigans countless times but this is the height of it. Crashing your car in a racing contest… what were you thinking??!” Luke grimaced, the weight of his grandfather's disappointment settling heavily on his shoulders. He knew he had pushed his luck too far this time around. He was drunk to stupor when he entered the race. The countless parties, the lavish spending, the sexual escapades, the dangerous car racing - it had all caught up with him. “I will not sit back and watch you destroy my legacy, or worse, your life.” Graham stated. He had turned a blind eye to Luke's actions, especially after the death of his son and daughte
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