A Crazy Night with My Ex's Uncle のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 71 - チャプター 80

“A few more steps,” Alexander said beside me.I was blindfolded, walking side by side with him, my hand in his, while I could hear the distant hum of the city.“If you're leading me to some murder dungeon, I'm going to be very disappointed,” I joked, with my hand outstretched in his like a tightrope walker.He laughed. “Your morbid imagination is concerning.”“You're the one who insisted on the blindfold, Morrison.”His hands settled on my shoulders, positioning me in his preferred spot.“Okay, we're here. Ready?”I nodded with anticipation.The blindfold slipped away, and I blinked against the sudden flood of light. Then gasped.We stood in a glass dome atop what must have been one of the tallest buildings in the city. The world below us looked so miniature under us. Trees looked like moss, cars looked like beetles and people looked like invisible dots. The fading sunset painted the sky in watercolor strokes of amber and violet. It was almost like being in the sky in a transparent ai

BLAKEIn the hallway, I stood in Ava’s towel, staring at the door as my clothes hit me square in the chest, before falling to the floor at my feet. I stared at the closed door, my fists clenching involuntarily.I didn't want to do this.I never wanted to be a part of this scheming and manipulation and definitely not the sad, desperate man I was becoming.But what choice did I have when she was slipping through my fingers like water?Alexander’s father contacted me three weeks ago, saying, “I believe we have a mutual problem”.Two days later, we met at his club. And over some scotch, he outlined his proposition.“My son is infatuated with your ex, and she’s an unwanted decision of his that we both know won't end well.”I should have walked away right then or told him I wouldn't be his pawn. But then he gave me an envelope with photos of Alexander and Ava having such fun together it just annoyed me.“I've arranged a situation that will create doubt in Ava’s mind about my Alex. As well a

AVABack. I was back at LEDGE Enterprises. I hadn’t set foot in here for months now, because, of course, there've been so many issues. But today I could feel the change in the atmosphere compared to the last time I was here, working as an intern in my parents’ company. Everyone seemed to respect me. They were so polite, cautious and courteous, and I must say it was surprising to see.I almost let out a scoff when the security guard leapt from his chair on seeing me, fumbling to open the gate without asking for ID.“Ms. Winters! Welcome back.”The elevator operator smiled with obsequious eagerness. Since when did we even have those?“Which floor, ma'am?”“Executive, please,” I said.The elevator glided upward, and I was wondering what would be waiting on the other side. I didn’t plan to be here yet until Annalise’s and my plan was done with. But l’ was here because of Bl

CHLOEThe city felt different now, more hostile, and mocking. I was able to get accommodation at a former colleague's. Sharon.One day Sharon paid for a spa day at a spa because she couldn't attend my birthday last year and knowing I needed that little luxury, I headed there.While there, I overheard two women gossiping in the steam room."”—the most extravagant party. At Alexander’s lake house.”“For Ava Winters, right? I heard they're celebrating her taking over that company.”As soon as I heard Ava’s name I got interested and decided to join.“Quite the scandal how she got it back,” I added. “When is it again?”“This weekend. My husband's firm handles their events.”This was my chance to confront Ava face-to-face and demand answers about what she'd done to Blake. I had to make everyone see the kind of snake she was; she couldn't just take everything and leave the rest of us with nothing.****It was Saturday. That D-day.Getting in was the hard part because I didn't have an invitat

AVA“You should sit down. Can I get you anything? Water? Pain meds?”“I’m fine, Ava. It looks worse than it feels.”I nodded. “I'll make some tea," I said, my voice unsteady.”His footsteps followed me to the kitchen, and I felt his presence behind me as I filled the kettle.“Ava,” he said softly, his breath warm against my neck. “Look at me.”I turned as he trapped me between himself and the counter. His uninjured arm rested beside me, not touching but close enough that I could feel the heat radiating from his skin.“You're exhausted.”“Yeah, it's been a long night,” I replied.“It has. But I'm okay. You're okay. That's what matters.”Alexander's hand came up to cup my cheek.“I was so scared,” I admitted.“I know. But we're home now. Safe.”He lowered his head to kiss me from my temple down to my cheek. When he reached my ear, he licked it, making me squirm as heat flooded my face.“Your arm,” I said, gently touching the edge of the white gauze. “We shouldn't…”He interrupted, his g