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Chapter Twenty-one

Ava's POVI got home really late after the event because Rosalie and Peter insisted that we throw a small party for my birthday. Sincerely, they made me feel the happiness I haven't felt in a really long time, and it really felt good knowing that I had someone who genuinely wanted me to smile again.I had also asked Peter about the gift in my car, but he revealed he knew nothing about it. Still, I pushed all my concerns away until we parted ways. To my surprise, Cordelia had already prepared more surprises and gifts at home. The sitting room was designed with my favourite colours of ribbon: pink, white, red… there were gift boxes and a small photo album, containing my pictures from when I was quite little till now.“Happy birthday, my dear,” she bent her head to the side as she tried to control her smile.With just two breaths, I was standing close to her, engulfing her in an embrace before small sobs escaped my lips. I murmured a thank you, but I doubted she heard me because while a

Last Updated : 2025-06-24

Chapter Twenty-two

Ava's POVI woke up the next morning with a mild headache. Everywhere was cleaned up, and although I vividly remembered everything that had happened last night, I couldn't recall Cordelia tidying up the place.“Good morning, dear.” she greeted with a tray of hot tea.“Good morning,” I stretched, inwardly feeling guilty for having to stress her the way I always did. “You deserve a healthy sleep, too. You know that, right?”“Oh, I do, but taking care of you like I always did when you were much younger gives me more peace than sleep,” she smiled while setting down the tray. “I know it questions science and all of that, but I'd rather stay up making sure you're healthy and strong than wasting my essence on a bed.”“You're also as stubborn as my dad, so I won't even argue with you this morning,” I rolled my eyes and got off my bed.“You also make brilliant choices like your father, and for that, I'm very proud of you,” she teased back.I took a sip from her cup while she just stood a few i

Last Updated : 2025-06-24

Chapter Twenty-three

Ethan’s POVTwo days have passed since I last saw Ava and strictly followed Ivana’s terms. Luckily, she knew nothing about my last conversation with her, so there was no way she could suspect anything about what I am going to do next.“Are you sure about this, Ethan?” Richard's voice was drenched in concern.He had insisted that he stayed with me or at least come over when he had a less busy day at work, and although I never admitted it to him, he was the kind of person I needed at this point.“Yes,” I gazed into nothing while sipping coffee from my mug.“Alright, then,” he exhaled after a momentary silence. “Best of luck, and remember, if there's anywhere you need my help, just let me know, okay?”“Sure. Ivana would be expecting me today by 12 p.m. I have to get other things done before that,” I politely dismissed him.“We'll catch up later then. Have a great day at work,” he patted my shoulder after he got up.I waited till I heard the door click before letting out the air in my lun

Last Updated : 2025-06-26

Chapter Twenty-four

Ava's POVThe weekend was over soon, and it was another day to face my life at Glint. I had a lot to prepare for the launch of our newest diamond set and although I and Rosalie had already done most of our part, we still had to double-check the effectiveness of everything down to the accounts.“Have a great day at work, dear, and remember, don't make a fuss out of the gift, okay?”I nodded to Cordelia as she walked me out to where my car was parked.“Take care of yourself.”With that, I buckled my belt and drove off. Glint was radiating with a special kind of shine. Everyone was busy with one thing or the other, and it kinda gave me so much relief to know that whatever the outcome of the launch is, we really put in all our efforts into it.“Hey, good morning,” Rosalie greeted me with a tablet in her hand.“What's with the rush?” I laughed nervously.“Have you seen the jewellery set from House of Astor?” She pushed the tablet to me, rubbing her forehead before locking the door behind h

Last Updated : 2025-06-26

Chapter Twenty-five

Ava's POVReturning to my office, I tried to focus on my work rather than how James easily ignited something in me with just one gaze. Doesn’t he have a wife or something to be bothered about?I went out with Rosalie during the day to ease up the tension. She had been so worked out about the outcome from the launch, but as soon as she noticed my shaky breath and constant deep breaths, she put down the menu between us and asked if I was okay.“Yeah, I am. I'm just slightly tensed like everyone else,” I lied.“Hmm… well, something tells me it's more than that.”I gave her a small smile, not knowing what exactly to say in case she didn't know what I was talking about exactly.“We all know that you didn't sell us out to your father's company, Ava. Don't worry about it at all, and if things go wrong, your plan will come in handy. I just hope nobody sees our next move coming.”“I hope nobody does too.”I tried to go through my phone while waiting for our order, but there was nothing to do,

Last Updated : 2025-06-26

Chapter Twenty-six

Ethan's POVI woke up staring directly at the ceiling and walls of my apartment. It felt as if the world was quiet since I pulled everything I shared with House of Astor. Phone calls, emails, everything that can disrupt a man's peace was what I had to deal with for more than forty-eight hours of leaving Ivana's company.However, I chose to call it what I called it, because it was all I needed to be free from Ivana's clutches and the only price I was going to pay was the price of having to wait this long to figure out that all this while I thought I could gain something out of her, she only played me right through the mud.“It's been ages man, do you plan on locking yourself up for eternity there? I'll be at the club by seven, if I don't see you there after thirty minutes, you'll leave me with no other choice than to invade your privacy,” Richard's voicemail said.I exhaled, finally giving in to cancel my quarantine. I asked him to come over instead before going about my activities for

Last Updated : 2025-07-02

Chapter Twenty-seven

Ava’s POVI had gone home that day not knowing what to make out of what James had done. I had constantly told myself that it was just a mistake, and anyone as excited as he was then would have done the same. However, there was a little part of me that didn’t see it that way even though it wasn’t somewhat inappropriate.“Hmm...” I hummed, stretching from having to lying down for a long time.“Hello, dear,” Cordelia greeted, leaving a small tea cup by my bed stand. “You seem to be taking today off,” she cleared her throat.I gestured for her to sit on the bed if she wanted, but she just shook her head and took a few steps backwards.“Is something wrong?” I raised a brow at her sudden withdrawal.“No. I’m just not done with my chores, and I’d really love to let you rest for a while. You look like you need a huge amount of it,” she said calmly while her eyes observed my every move.“Doesn’t it bother you that I might actually get irritated at the way you look out for me? I mean, you have

Last Updated : 2025-07-15

Chapter Twenty-eight

Ava’s POV“He had been through a lot to see that his family was where it was, and knowing that he didn’t stay much longer even to see his son grow a bit older hurts me. Even if he did, my poor boy still met his end very untimely, and I guess it would have crushed him more than it still crushes me now…” her voice began to break into small sobs.“I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that, Cordelia,” I whispered, tightening my grip around her hands.A part of me finally understood the reason she never agreed to stop working after my father’s death. She was as broken as I was, and just like me, she had nothing to run to. Even if she did, staying was a way of distracting herself from the pain of her loss without having to constantly cry or mourn over it. What a woman.“You know, you told me once that you never thought of marrying my dad. Instead, you let my stepmother in. I think it’s because you loved your husband so much that even in death, you couldn’t betray the love you two share

Last Updated : 2025-07-16

Chapter Twenty-nine

Ava's POVI got back home that day feeling so uneasy, but I didn't want to ruin Cordelia’s day, so I pretended to be fine. I promised to get her some matching shoes and bags. I really wanted her to fully take the role of my mother, following me to events and looking as gorgeous in them as ever. I wanted to see the woman who happily took the role of being my mother get all the happiness and be treated awesomely for it. The weekend passed by quickly, and it was another day to get to work. I got out of bed and stared at the small package blankly, wondering if James really had a thing for giving gifts or if there was something more to it.“Good morning, dear,” Cordelia walked into my room with the usual tray in her hands. She hadn't stopped expressing her gratitude ever since, and I wouldn't lie, it was starting to piss me off. “Please don't tell me you're here to say thank you again,” I groaned.“No, not really. I just noticed that you haven't been feeling well and I forgot to inform y

Last Updated : 2025-07-16

Chapter Thirty

Ava’s POV “I said get in,” he repeated, only that this time, his voice was slower as if buying enough time in my head for the full effect of his words to kick in. I stumbled on my first step, but he dashed out right in time to stop me from hitting the ground. “Are you okay?” his voice washed over me. “I’m fine,” I stammered, pushing his chest immediately. His eyes flickered immediately, hiding something that suddenly made me unable to breathe. I stood my ground, though, clearing my throat and walking past him. “Thank you,” I muttered after he joined me in the elevator. I didn’t dare look him in the eyes as the tension between us only intensified. “For what exactly?” His voice was unnaturally calm. He was very formal and polite, but at the same time, it felt as if he intended to peel the layers of my skin with his words. “For everything,” I mumbled. “Cordelia sent the message across, and even though I still don't get why you insisted on getting me a gift, it's all go

Last Updated : 2025-07-18

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