Ava’s POVThe office was silent except for the rhythmic ticking of the clock hung on the wall. The city lights flickered through the large glass windows, casting long shadows across Liam Carter’s pristine desk. I was the last person in the office as usual. And everything again sucks! Stacks of paperwork cluttered my space, but exhaustion didn’t really matter. Not fucking when there were deadlines to meet and a job to hold onto.I reached for the next file, flipping through the pages absentmindedly until a misplaced folder caught my eye. It was tucked under a stack of routine reports, but its label made my breath hitch. Confidential.I was curious to at least glance through it,, and ye,s, for a curious person like me, my fingers moved before I could stop them. Not my fault! The moment I opened it, my heart almost jumped out of my chest, so hard I feared it would give me away. The documents detailed an unethical deal, one that could ruin Liam Carter if it even came to light.I swallowed

Last Updated : 2025-03-16

Ava’s POVThe burns of whiskey barely dulled the ache in my chest. I sat at the bar, swirling the amber liquid in my glass, my mind replaying the scene over and over again. Daniel, Lila, their tangled limbs, their moans. My stomach twisted.The bar was dimly lit, packed with people trying to waste their sad memories. I think. Well, just like. I downed another shot, letting the warmth settle in my veins.“You okay, sweetheart? A voice slurred beside me. I turned to see a man, his breath reeking of alcohol, his eyes dark with intention.“I’m fine,” I muttered, waving him off.He didn’t move. Instead, he grinned and reached for my wrist. “C’mon now, don’t be like that. Let me buy you another drink.”I yanked my arm back, my eyes burning in rage. Don’t people get the fucking word? I’m fine!“She said she’s fine,” A familiar, sharp voice cut through the noise. I turned and found Liam standing feet away, his gaze the same as always, unreadable. Just great!I had seen him earlier but tried i

Last Updated : 2025-03-16

Ava's POV I left. I didn't know why but my feet obeyed his command instantly, even before my mom would process.Walking down the hall, my heart was beating more than I could imagine and I could still feel like his lips were on mine. 'Oh Ava, you kissed Liam Carter!'Words kept screaming back at me. Fuck. No! He kissed me, and it wasn't even a real kiss, but I could feel beads of sweat on my forehead.I forced a steady breath as I stepped into the elevator. The doors slid shut, stealing me away from that and whatever the hell had just happened.What was that? Was that a mistake? A drunken slip? Or did he…… I didn't want to think about it. "Liam Carter couldn't possibly start to fall for me!"First, I was out of his hundreds of elite ladies who would be a perfect match for him. My reflection in the metal doors showed the slight flush on my cheeks, my parted lips, and my wide, startling eyes. We kissed, and it was nothing somehow; I hated how he had just also walked back to his office

Last Updated : 2025-03-16

Ava's POV It Was back at the office, but the words the person had said to me kept on lingering in my head.Just immediately, my email chimed in with a new message.Subject: Dinner. Tonight From: Liam Carter I stared at the message again and again. Dinner?I shouldn't go.I should ignore it.But at the end, my fingers typed the word. Okay*Evening came too fast.I spent too long deciding what to wear. It wasn't a date Ava! It wasn't anything. Probably just dinner. Probably for work. Probably because Liam has something again to warn me about.Still, I found myself wearing a black dress that clung a little too well, heels that added enough height, and makeup that made my eyes sharper and my lips darker.I told myself, it was just to look professional. I told myself it had nothing to do with the way Liam Carter made me feel.Lies.I arrived at the restaurant just as the sun dipped below the city skyline. It was the kind of place with dim lighting and hushed voices, where important me

Last Updated : 2025-03-16

AVA POV Ava sat up in bed, feeling the warmth of the morning sun gently discovering through the curtains. The soft wastes wrapped around her felt comforting, nearly like a clench. It was a strange feeling, a safety she hadn’t felt for a long time. A small smile formed on her lips as recollections of the former night swamped her mind, how Liam had held her close, the way his lips had set up hers, and the spark that had burned between them. It all felt magical, nearly like a scene from a fairytale.But as she turned to her side, she was met with an empty space. Ava’s heart sank as she realized Liam was gone. She lowered, sitting up completely, and glancing around the room. The silence of the house wrapped around her like a thick fog, and she felt a shot of solicitude in her casket. “ Ava? ” she whispered into the stillness, hoping for some sign of him. But there was nothing. Only the sound of her own breathing filled the air. After a moment, she reached for her phone on the nightstan

Last Updated : 2025-05-06

Third person’s POVAva tried to ignore the increasing pain in her chest for the remainder of the morning. Staring at her phone, she sat on the side of the bed. She kept thinking about what Liam had said earlier. "Ava, I'm busy." That was it. No justification. No warmth. Only distance. She clenched her fingers around her phone. He had stroked her as if he needed her last night. As though she meant something, he gave her a kiss. However, he left without saying anything this morning. Ava was unable to get rid of the perplexity. In a matter of hours, how could someone change from being so affectionate to so aloof? Ava pushed herself off the bed and shook her head. There was no way she was going to wait for him.She didn't want to waste time thinking about it if last night was simply an error on his part. She had to receive air. The fresh breeze hit her skin heavily as she stepped onto the balcony and wrapped her arms. She was disturbed on the inside, even though the sky was clear and the

Last Updated : 2025-05-09

Third-person POV The sun just began to peek through the curtains of his tiny flat, and Liam woke up early. Ava was still asleep on the sofa, so he carefully slipped out of bed without waking her. They were in a difficult predicament. He kept thinking about the kiss they had shared the previous evening, but he decided to ignore it. He felt a great sense of regret for the error. He had brought her into his life to control what she heard and saw, to keep her near. Ava was dangerous because she was too inquisitive. Liam made sure the door didn't squeak as he silently left the flat after getting dressed. As he stepped outside into the refreshing morning air, he felt relieved. He was not yet ready to confront Ava. He felt sick to his stomach at the idea of discussing it last night. He needed to solidify his ideas, and he didn't want to become involved in any emotional situations. Liam sat down at his desk at the workplace, which was overflowing with files that needed his attention. How

Last Updated : 2025-05-13

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