Chapter 51

AVA

    Taking in several deep breaths, I walk back to the party. My eyes catch a glimpse of Asa as he enters a corner. I hate to think I've already forgotten why I'm here. Yeah, to seduce Carl Cunningham. And when he sees what he likes in me, we're gonna follow up with countless dinners and alone time till he feels comfortable around me to spill whatever information he has that can help the Xavier crime family move more mountains. That's the hardest part of this job. Dinner dates.

    I grab another champagne from a server's platter as he walks by. I scan the room, impatiently waiting for Carl Cunningham to seduce so that I can get the hell out of here. I take a sip and then chug it till the glass is emptied.

    Asa is fucking with my head. Even if this is not a thing, at least he shouldn't have to keep me in the dark. No matter how much he assured me his Ramona e