Chapter 0131

Mr. Timberlake burst into the conference room, his face etched with worry. "Where's Jackson?" a reporter asked, thrusting a microphone in his face. "He's supposed to be here, accepting the nomination. What's going on?"

Mr. Timberlake tried to sidestep the question, but the reporters closed in, sensing something was amiss. That's when he spotted Ava, sitting calmly in a stunning suit, a triumphant smile spreading across her face.

The room erupted into a flurry of camera clicks and questions as Ava stood up, her confidence and poise commanding attention. "It seems my opponent is nowhere to be found," she said, her voice dripping with satisfaction. "I think it's clear who the winner of this election is."

“It's not yet over Mrs. Richardson.”A reporter approached her, skepticism etched on his face. "You're being a bit presumptuous, aren't you, Ava? We don't even know where Jackson is yet."

Ava's smile never wavered. "I think we can make an educated guess, don't you?" she said, her e