Ava asked, "Amelia, do you love everything?"“It’s like you knew my size already. Everything suits perfectly on me.” Amelia nodded happily, her eyes sparkling. "Yes, I do! And can I call you sister?"Ava smiled, her voice warm. "It's okay by me."Lisa, feeling a bit distant from the conversation, spoke up. "Excuse me, Ava, may I use the restroom?"Ava nodded. "Of course, Lisa. Do you want me to show you the way?"Lisa shook her head. "No, just describe it, and I'll find my way up."Ava pointed towards the stairs. "It's upstairs, second door on your left. You can't miss it."As Lisa headed towards the stairs, Amelia turned back to Ava, her eyes shining with excitement. "Sister, can I try on some more clothes?"Ava smiled, her heart heavy with memories. "Go ahead, Amelia. Try on whatever you like, they’re all yours."Ava forced herself to smile, her lips curling up in a fake gesture of warmth. She hated every minute that Amelia remained inside her house, but how long could she keep up t
As they approached the sitting room, Amelia exclaimed, "Finally, Lisa is back! What took her so long? Did the poo not come out quick?" She laughed, the only one finding her joke amusing.“Sorry for keeping you waiting,” Lisa smiled politely. "I lost my way, and the inside of the penthouse is just so amazing. I love the interiors!"Ava acknowledged the compliment with a gracious "Thanks."Amelia felt cozy about how Lisa complemented Ava. She stood to her feet, and approached Ava, her eyes gleamed with a hint of jealousy. "How much can one pay to have a room in the penthouse?" she asked, her voice laced with longing.“The penthouse??” Ava's expression turned guarded, her eyes narrowing slightly. " Well, for now, It's not for sale, Amelia."Amelia's face fell, her eyes clouding with disappointment. For a moment, the room was tense, the air thick with unspoken desires and unmet expectations. Then, Amelia forced a bright smile, her mask of cheerfulness slipping back into place. "Oh, oka
Ava's smile was a masterful blend of sweetness and malice, her lips curling up in a sly, sideways curve. It was a smile that hinted at secrets and schemes, a smile that suggested she knew something you didn't.As she gazed at the screens, her eyes landed on another video feed, this one showing the interior of the Timberlakes' house. But the image was fuzzy, the camera's battery low. Ava's eyes narrowed, her smile faltering for a moment.Just then, Stanley walked into the room, carrying a cup of tea. "Here, I brought you something to drink.” He dropped the tray beside her table. “what's going on?" he asked, noticing her intense focus on the screens.Ava's smile returned, wider and more menacing than before. "I need to go into the Timberlakes' house," she said, her voice low and determined. “The cameras are low, I have to replace with a new one.”Stanley's eyes widened in alarm. "Won't that be a risk? How do you plan on doing it?" he asked, setting another tea down on a nearby console.
At 7pm sharp, Ava arrived at the location Amelia had sent, expecting an open space, but instead found herself standing in front of an underground bar parlor. The smell of cigarettes filled the air, making her wrinkle her nose in distaste. As she stepped inside, the disco lights flashed, making her feel uneasy and disoriented. The music was loud, the DJ's song pulsating through the room, making it hard for her to even think. Ava's instincts screamed at her to turn back, to leave this place behind, but as she turned to walk away, she heard her name being called out. "Ava!" The loudness of Amelia's voice cut through the music, making Ava's heart skip a beat. She turned back, forcing a smile onto her face as Amelia approached her, a wide grin spreading across her face. Amelia rested her hand on Ava's shoulder, a gesture Ava hated, but she forced herself to endure it. "Come meet the girls," Amelia said, her voice dripping with excitement.”they are dying to meet you.” Ava's eyes
Jackson asked Ava, "Hey, aren't you going to sit down?" But Ava remained silent, her eyes fixed on him.Amelia clung onto Ava's arm, forcing her to sit down. "What's wrong, Ava? Why are you so uneasy? Haven't you been in places like this before?"Ava laughed forcefully, "It's okay, Amelia. I'm just...a little out of my element, that's all."Just then, Lisa's boyfriend, Alex, stretched out his hand to introduce himself. "Hey, I'm Alex. Nice to meet you, Ava." But Ava didn't take his hand, just smiled and said, "Nice to meet you too, Alex."Alex's face fell, his eyes disappointed as his hand hung in the air for a moment before he used it to scratch his head and sat back down.Mia, one of the influencers, asked Ava, "Hey, can we take a picture together? It would be great for my social media!"Ava smirked, but before she could respond, Amelia interrupted, "Mia, that's rude! You shouldn't take people's pictures without their permission."Mia looked taken aback, "Oh, sorry Amelia, I didn't
As Jackson handed out the beers, Ava's eyes never left his face, her mind racing with suspicions. She took a seat, her hands clenched into fists, as Jackson began to spin the bottle.The girls cheered and chanted as the bottle spun, their laughter and shouts filling the room. Ava's eyes locked onto the bottle, her heart pounding in her chest.Finally, the bottle stopped, pointing straight at her. The girls cheered, "Ava! Ava!" as Jackson handed her the beer with a sly smile.Ava's eyes narrowed, her mind racing with doubts. Something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. She took the beer, her hand trembling slightly, as Jackson raised his own bottle in a toast."To Ava, the queen of social media!" he cheered, his eyes glinting with malice.Ava forced a smile, her heart racing with unease. She knew she had to play along, but her instincts screamed at her. She took a sip of the beer, her eyes never leaving Jackson's face, as the game continued, spiraling out of control.
Under the building's parking lot, a black bus waited, its engine purring, ready to transport Ava to her unknown destination. But as the man carrying her emerged into the night air, he was met with a surprise. Luke's men had arrived, surrounding the area, and a fierce battle ensued.The man carrying Ava was forced to drop her to the ground, fleeing for his life as the sound of police sirens grew louder in the distance. Luke rushed to Ava's side, lifting her unconscious body into his arms, as his men formed a protective circle around them.Just as the situation seemed under control, Stanley emerged from the shadows, a sly grin spreading across his face. He held up a small device, a fake police siren whistle, and gave a nod to Luke.Luke breathed a sigh of relief, his tension easing. The sirens had been a ruse, a clever trick to scare off the kidnappers. He held Ava close, his eyes scanning the area, ensuring they were safe. For now, they had outsmarted Jackson's men, but the danger was
Ava stepped out of her sleek, black car, her designer heels clicking on the pavement. The waiting news crew swooped in, cameras flashing as they snapped photos of her. The crowd surged forward, eager to get close, but her bodyguard swiftly intervened, forming a protective barrier around her.Ava's outfit was a stunning, red pantsuit, perfectly tailored to accentuate her curves. Her hips swiveled with each step, exuding confidence and poise. She glided across the parking lot, her sunglasses glinting in the sunlight.As she entered Jackson's office, he looked up, his expression frozen in shock. "Why are you here?" he asked, his voice laced with a mix of surprise and wariness.Ava smiled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. She lowered her gaze, slowly removing her sunglasses, and Jackson's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with questions."I'm here to make a deal with you, Jackson," she said, her voice husky and confident.Jackson's face contorted into a mocking laugh. "A deal? You think y