The Perfect Betrayal
“Then we need to hit back hard. But this time, Ava, it’s not just about winning. It’s about survival—for both of us.”
They spent the remaining night working, breaking down the lies Malone had concocted. Roman’s penthouse was quiet except for the gentle hum of his laptop and Ava’s sharp, precise writing on her notes. She leaned forward, her concentration relentless as she joined the dots in a chain of financial transactions Malone was looking to bury.
Roman sat across from her, watching what she was doing. “You’re ruthless when you’re like this,” he said.
“Being ruthless is the only way to stay alive in this world,” she said without looking up.
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