Ava sat on the edge of her sofa, staring at the contract on the coffee table. She wanted to say no, but reality pressed in on her from all sides. Outside, the city lights sparkled, oblivious to the turmoil in her life.Her phone buzzed again. It was Charlotte this time.“Have you?” Charlotte began, but Ava cut her off.“I’ll handle it,” she said, voice tight. “Just… stay out of this for now.”Charlotte paused, then nodded. “Be careful, Ava.”Ava sighed and ran her hand through her hair. She wasn’t used to feeling powerless, but now it felt like the walls were closing in. Henry’s trap was only the start, and Lorenzo’s offer, as surprising as it was, seemed like her only way out.The doorbell rang. Ava froze. Her heart skipped a beat. Who could it be now? The doorbell rang. Ava froze, her heart skipping a beat. Who could it be now? There was no imposing presence, just a quiet authority that seemed to fill the room even when he wasn’t speaking.“You’ve had time to think,” he said, voice
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