Chapter 0119

Raven’s Book Store

Ava walked into the bookroom, exchanging pleasantries with the receptionist.

"Hi, how are you today? I'm looking for Volume Two of 'The Ex-Husband Returns: A Second Chance At Love'. Is it available?"

“Oh, Mrs. Ava, come with me.”The receptionist smiled and led her to the shelf. "Right here, Mrs.Ava. Enjoy your read!"

As Ava reached for the book, Jackson appeared from a corner, his eyes locking onto hers. It must have been that he saw her enter. She tried to walk away as her legs could carry her away far from him, but he strode towards her, his long strides closing the distance. He pulled her by the arm and pinned her against the bookshelves, his voice low and intense.

"Ava, what are you doing? And why are you doing this to me? Why are you running for governor against me? Is this because of Emily? I heard you’re related to her. Okay, I'll apologize here and now if that's what it takes, so that you would stop punishing me."

“Punishing you?” She scoffed and after, her