Ava’s PerspectiveI forced a steady smile, “Since you made your entrance with Miss Quinn, I overheard someone mention your name,” I said smoothly, swirling the champagne in my glass. “Young Master Jones, isn’t it?”He studied me too long, his gaze sharp and searching, and for a fleeting second, I felt stripped bare—like the name Wendy still lingered somewhere on my skin.Damon frowned. “Strange. You speak as though we’ve met before.”I tilted my head, my lips curving faintly. “I’d remember meeting a man like you.”He didn’t smile back. His eyes were still on me, scrutinizing every flicker of my expression. I could tell he wasn’t convinced. I felt the tight coil of fear winding inside me—if he pressed further, if he connected the dots—Just then, a waiter appeared beside us, bowing slightly. “Miss Morgan,” he said, “Miss Daphne is waiting for you upstairs. She asked that you come immediately.”Relief flooded me so suddenly my knees nearly gave out. “Excuse me,” I murmured, setting my gl
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