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Ethan's POVAn hour had passed, and still, Tom hadn't done anything to humiliate Ava. Instead, they were both holding each other's hands and laughing at each other's jokes like newlyweds.It was so annoying to watch, I must confess.After doing some thinking, I decided to take matters into my own hands; I was going to humiliate Ava my way.I adjusted my tie as I approached a group of reporters whispering and pointing at Ava. I could see the glint in her eyes as she laughed at Tom's joke, which fueled me to do what I had in mind. As I reached the group of reporters, I cleared my throat and shouted, "Did you know that Ava used to be a ….?"The words hung in the air, and the room went silent. I was loud enough so practically everyone heard me, and they all turned to look at Ava, who stood frozen in shock.I felt a surge of satisfaction as I saw the panic on her face; the laughter on her face had immediately disappeared.Ava opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out. She looked a
The Contracted Affair Chapter 22
Ethan's POV"Assholes! I will sue you!!" I yelled, "Let me go! Let me go!" I shouted continuously as I was being dragged out of the hall by the security. I didn't deserve to be dragged out like that, like some common criminal.I was beyond furious; the whole thing was shocking. I couldn't believe that Tom dared to humiliate me like that, in front of everyone, in front of the press. My pride was in tatters.As I got into my car, I was seething with anger. I didn't start the engine immediately; instead, I sat behind the wheel, my fists clenching around the steering wheel as I replayed the humiliating scene in my head over and over again. Shit! I felt humiliated!!Suddenly, my phone started to ring in my pocket. I ignored it at first, still fuming with anger, but after a moment, I gave in and checked the screen. When I saw the name on the screen, my blood ran cold; it was one of my investors.I answered the call, my jaw clenched."Ethan, we're sorry to say this, but we are pulling out o
The Contracted Affair Chapter 23
Tom's POVI opened my eyes to the soft rays of the morning sun streaming through the window. I stretched, feeling my muscles loosen after a deep and restful sleep.As I sat up, I caught myself grinning like a fool, a love-sick fool.I had a dream last night, and my dream had been filled with images of Ava – her laugh, her smile, her warmth. It felt like I had spent the night with her, just basking in her presence. "What dah hell man! Get it together," I smacked myself in the head as I yelled. I shook my head, reminding myself that this was all a contract.I stumbled out of bed and made my way outside the room, still wearing my pyjamas.My nostrils twitched as the aroma of burnt food assaulted my senses as soon as I stepped out of the room. Quickly, I ran towards the kitchen, and when I got there, I saw Ava surrounded by a haze of smoke, trying desperately to salvage whatever was left of the poor meal.My heart lurched as I took in the sight, "Ava?" I called out, my voice filled with
The Contracted Affair Chapter 24
Ava's POV"...What did …you do th..at for?" I stuttered, still feeling a bit shaky from the kiss.But Tom leaned in, "I'll pick you up after work, okay?" He whispered and walked away, but not without giving me a peck.Jesus!! I was shocked beyond words. What was that for?!The room behind me was silent, and I could feel the stares of the board members burning into my back.My face was hot, and I was trying to think of something, anything, to say. But my mind was blank.I just stood there, my mouth hanging open like a gaping fish.It was Camilla who finally broke the silence. "Umm... Ava?" she said, her voice quiet but urgent, "You good?"I blinked, my brain finally switching back on, "I... I don't know," I stammered, still reeling from the shock of what had just happened."Shall we?" Camilla asked, gesturing that we go inside."Yeah sure," I said. I cleared my throat and adjusted my blazer jacket before walking in with my head held high.As I walked into the board room, I could feel
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Ava's POVThe moment I stepped through my front door, my phone began to ring, lighting up with a familiar caller ID.My heart gave a little leap as I recognized the name; it was Melody.A wide grin spread across my face, and I happily answered the call, eager to hear the voice of my best friend on the other end, "Hey, Mel!" I greeted, my voice bubbling with excitement, "I have missed you so much.""Oh please, if you had missed me at all, all you had to do was call," Melody grumbled, and I heard the disappointment in her tone.I swear I was going to call her, but Jesus, it's been a roller coaster of events on my end."I'm sorry, it's been crazy around here. Haven't you been watching the news?" I asked, my brows furrowed."You know I don't do news," she said, and I smiled, "Anyways, I called you 'cause your fiance invited me on a trip, and I said yes, so pack your bags, baby. We are going to have some fun!!'"What?" I exclaimed in shock. I really wasn't expecting Melody to accept Tom's
The Contracted Affair Chapter 26
Ava's POVThe last day of our cruise trip flew by in a blur of excitement, and it was a blast! Melody had forced Tom and I to spend some time alone together. And since we couldn't say no to her, we went out and did all sorts of activities together. We even went shopping to pick out some things for our upcoming wedding.As we went around the mall, picking out souvenirs, Tom was being funny; he kept trying on silly hats and pretending to be a pirate, and I couldn't help but burst into fits of laughter."Hey, Ava! Check out this hat! I could totally rock it at our wedding!" Tom exclaimed, his eyes twinkling mischievously.I playfully rolled my eyes, pretending to be unimpressed, "Oh, definitely, Tom. You will be the most dashing groom ever with that hat. All eyes on you, for sure."Throughout the whole afternoon, we were practically inseparable, like two peas in a pod, and somehow I liked it.As soon as we returned to our cabin, Melody was on me like a dog on a bone, pulling me into the
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Ava's POVI stood frozen, my eyes wide with shock as I took in the breathtaking sight before me.The room was filled with a row of talented designers, each holding a hanger that showcased beautiful gowns."Oh my goodness!! Tom, this is …," My mind struggled to find the right words to capture the beauty that surrounded me, but they eluded me, leaving me speechless.My expression must have mirrored my disbelief because my mouth hung open slightly, and my brows furrowed in awe.It looked like a fashion wonderland! The gowns were beautiful.I blinked, trying to gather my thoughts, and finally, I found my voice, "Wow, Tom," I managed to utter, my words escaping in a hushed breath, "I... I don't even know where to begin. These gowns are... they are beyond words," I noticed how the designers exchanged glances, smirking at each other.One of them, a tall woman with striking red hair, stepped forward, her eyes sparkling with mischief, "That's the reaction we were hoping for, darling," she said
The Contracted Affair Chapter 28
Tom's POVI was seated in the conference room listening to an employee pitch his presentation about improving our sales when my phone buzzed with a notification.Curious, I unlocked my phone to see who had sent me a message, and surprisingly, it was a message from my receptionist.'Good day, Sir. Your fiancee is here, and she wants to see you.' The message read.Suddenly, the chilly room became hot, "Why was Ava here? What does she want?" These questions flooded my mind as I shifted uncomfortably in my seat.We hadn't talked since the incident yesterday, and it was all thanks to me; I didn't want to talk to her.I was going to call her back after I missed her calls, but …well, I don't know why I didn't.When she had mentioned my family yesterday, I was reminded that I had none, and it hurt me so much."What do you think, Sir?" Mr. Bart asked, jolting me out of my thoughts."What?" I had no idea what he was asking me about."The presentation. What do you think?" He asked again.I sighe
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