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Luke, sitting behind his desk, remained inexpressible. He stared at Ava intently but offered no acknowledgment of her accusations."What's your game, Luke?" Ava pressed, her voice rising with a mix of anger and desperation. "I know Bella is a fake. She's not Avery's real girlfriend, and I'm not buying whatever act you two are putting on. Tell me the truth!"Luke's silence only fueled Ava's frustration. "Fine, if you won't talk, I'll find out for myself. I won't let this deceit go on. If you're involved in some scheme, I'll expose you, whoever is behind it, and that fake Bella. I've had enough."Luke sighed, realizing the gravity of the situation. "Ava, Avery is going through a tough time, and it's not about avoiding you. There are bigger issues at play. He'll reach out when he can. Please, try to understand."Ava, though visibly displeased, reluctantly nodded. "Fine, Luke. But tell him I need to talk to him as soon as possible. This can't go on like this."Ava, fueled by frustration a
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Ava, eager to have a conversation, agreed, "Sure, I'll be there. Just let me know when you're ready to talk."As Ava arrived at the office, she was greeted by the usual hustle and bustle of the professional environment. She checked in with the receptionist and was directed to wait in the lobby. The anticipation of the impending conversation with Avery left her with a mixture of hope and uncertainty.Meanwhile, Avery engrossed in a meeting that had unexpectedly prolonged, was aware of Ava's presence in the lobby. The need for a focused discussion with her weighed on his mind as he navigated the ongoing discussions in the meeting.After what seemed like an eternity, the meeting finally concluded. Avery excused himself, apologizing to his colleagues, and headed towards the lobby to meet Ava. As he approached, he could sense a certain tension in the air, unsure of what the forthcoming conversation would unveil.Ava, seated in the lobby, looked up as Avery approached. Their eyes met, and a
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Luke, walking back to his office, felt the weight of the unfolding drama pressing upon him. The contract he had with Bella, orchestrating her role as Avery's pretend girlfriend, suddenly seemed precarious. The carefully constructed facade threatened to crumble as Ava, fueled by determination, sought to reveal the truth. Additionally, the hints of Avery's memories returning added another layer of complexity to the situation.Luke, lost in thoughts, was on his way to his office when he came across Henry, who was walking back with coffee in his hands.Luke, with a stern glance, started to walk past Henry, but Henry called out, "Hey Luke, can you wait up for a minute?”"Luke, can we talk? I've noticed some tension between us, and I want to understand if there's an issue."Luke, ever the skeptic, eyed Henry with suspicion. "I just think we need to be careful about who has influence in the company. Some of us are more committed to its success than others."Henry chose his words carefully. "
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Luke, walking back to his office, felt the weight of the unfolding drama pressing upon him. The contract he had with Bella, orchestrating her role as Avery's pretend girlfriend, suddenly seemed precarious. The carefully constructed facade threatened to crumble as Ava, fueled by determination, sought to reveal the truth. Additionally, the hints of Avery's memories returning added another layer of complexity to the situation.Luke, lost in thoughts, was on his way to his office when he came across Henry, who was walking back with coffee in his hands.Luke, with a stern glance, started to walk past Henry, but Henry called out, "Hey Luke, can you wait up for a minute?”"Luke, can we talk? I've noticed some tension between us, and I want to understand if there's an issue."Luke, ever the skeptic, eyed Henry with suspicion. "I just think we need to be careful about who has influence in the company. Some of us are more committed to its success than others."Henry chose his words carefully. "
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Little did she know that the narrative of her day was not only confined to her intentions and plans but was being observed from a distance by unseen figures, men in a black sedan, shadows whose motives remained shrouded.In the midst of hospital corridors and waiting rooms, Bella balanced the daily challenges with a renewed purpose. The news about her father's upcoming surgery hung in the air, a reminder that amid the complexities of life, there were still moments of hope and resilience.Bella walked down the sterile hospital corridor, a mix of anticipation and relief coursing through her veins. The news of her father's upcoming surgery had injected a hopeful note into the rhythm of their days. The prospect of him receiving the care he needed promised a glimmer of reprieve from the constant worry that had gripped her heart.Approaching her father's room, she took a deep breath, mustering a smile that masked the pain etched into her features. As she gently pushed the door open, the qui
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Avery's POV Avery glanced at his watch, realizing he was running late. The meeting had extended longer than expected, and his mind raced through the agenda as he hurriedly wrapped up discussions. He turned to Jess, his secretary, with an apologetic smile, "Jess, I need to rush to the hospital. Please conclude the meeting and email me the summary. Thanks."Without waiting for a response, he swiftly left the meeting room, the door closing behind him with a muted thud. Avery briskly walked to his office, his thoughts consumed by the urgency to reach the hospital. He needed to be there for Bella and her father.In his office, Avery grabbed his bag, containing important documents he planned to review at home. He swiftly pocketed his car keys and left, eager to be by Bella's side. As he exited, he unintentionally bumped into Henry, who was heading home."Sorry, Henry," Avery mumbled in passing, not pausing to acknowledge the greeting or inquire about Henry's day. His mind was singularly fo
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As the mysterious voice on the other end of the line instructed caution, the black sedan carrying the two men who had been tailing Bella turned down a quiet street, away from Lukewarm Hospital. The driver's hands expertly navigated the vehicle, and the streets seemed to swallow them in their departure.They halted at a dimly lit junction, the yellow glow of a flickering streetlight casting eerie shadows across their faces. The first man reached for his phone and dialed a number. The voice on the other end was shrouded in a veil of secrecy, and the conversation unfolded in hushed tones."Boss," the first man began, "we followed her from her home as you instructed. She took a taxi and arrived at Lukewarm Hospital around 1 PM. Avery showed up not long after we left to avoid detection."A pregnant pause lingered in the air before the mysterious voice responded, "Why would Bella be at the hospital, and why would Avery show up? There's something fishy going on, and I need to find out what i
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Bella, conscious of the need to get some rest herself, led Avery towards their waiting car. The night, draped in a blanket of quietude, held a certain serenity as they prepared to part ways for the evening. The hospital, a realm where lives intersected and stories unfolded, stood as a silent observer to the narratives woven within its walls.With a farewell wave, Bella and Avery departed from Lukewarm Hospital, their footsteps echoing in tandem with the heartbeat of shared moments. As they left the hospital's embrace, the black sedan, hidden in plain sight, silently shifted gears, to shadow the threads of fate that continued to intertwine in the tapestry of their lives.Bella's steps were measured, the echoes of the day's emotional rollercoaster subtly reflected in her gait. Avery, by her side, matched her pace, the rhythmic taps of their footsteps creating a quiet symphony against the hospital's ambient sounds.As they approached Avery's car, the sleek lines of the vehicle seemed to
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