The Perfect Betrayal
Her words, abrupt and gnawing as ever, lingered in Ava’s ears: “Stay away from him.”
A knock at her door pulled her back. Clara stepped in, holding a thick manila envelope.
“This just arrived,” Clara said, setting it down. “From Devereux.”
Ava frowned. “Delivered by hand?”
“By someone who didn’t wait for a signature,” Clara added, her tone hesitant.
When Clara left, Ava tore the envelope open. Inside was a single thumb drive and a handwritten note.
“For your eyes only. —Roman.”
She paused. Her instincts cautioned her not to trust him, but curiosity overrode caution. Plugging the drive into her laptop, she opened the first file.
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