Chapter 71

Iston sucked air through his teeth before exhaling violently. "Avery Sy," he answered, sounding annoyed. "That's her name, but I don't know if you know her."

Lesley's lips slowly open in realization. That woman indeed treated her coldly, but she doesn't remember doing anything atrocious for Avery to spread nasty rumors about her. And why does she know her secret?

"How could you say that? I mean, why would Avery do that to me?"

"Okay. Before I tell you, sit down," he said, pointing to the wooden table on their side with two chairs facing each other. "I'm going to get some coffee first."

She nodded weakly then Iston left. She sat anxiously with her hands trembling from an overwhelming emotion while she waited.

How did Avery know her secret? And even if she knows, what right does she have to tell other people?! It's her secret!

Her heart seemed to twist when she remembered what had happened last night. Is that why Kieran suddenly changed his behavior toward her? Because Avery told the t