Tom's POVI stared at the picture Ava had asked me about.She looked so happy, smiling like she had no worries in the world.My hand brushed over the heart I had drawn over it, and memories of the past came flooding in.My hands began to shake, and I bit my lip as unwanted memories wrapped around my head.Why had Ava seen it? Why hadn't I kept the picture away? Why was it still with me?As I kept on staring at the picture with my mind flooded with memories, my phone rang, and I picked it up.It was a call from Henry."What is it? Isn't it a bit too early for problems?" I asked, immediately, the call got connected."We might have a big problem at hand, Sir. Notes Tech has released a statement concerning Vance Tech," he informed me, his voice sounding unsettling."What statement?" I asked, rubbing my chin."Ethan Brooks has announced that he would be suing Mrs. Lockwood if she doesn't stop the project for SkyHigh," he stated boldly, causing my fingers, which had been occupied with rubbi
Tom's POVI sat in my office, across from the lawyer sipping tea from a mug."You've heard the news. We have to do something about it." I said impatiently as the man seemed to be waiting for me to speak."I'm afraid there's not much we can do without evidence. Accusations without evidence are not regarded. We need solid evidence. We can't just claim he stole it." He said, looking at me through his horn-rimmed glasses."We have all the drafts needed." I said, dropping my mug on the glass table."And what happens if they also have drafts? We have to prepare more, if we're planning on winning this case." He said, with a sigh, and I sighed in return."Maybe footage of him walking in while they're at work or him leaving suspiciously? Something we can hold onto." He said, staring at me like I had the answer in me.I scratched my head, and sighed."Fine. Let's go to Vance Tech later this afternoon. I have some business to attend to." I said, getting to my feet.He was right after all. We nee
Ava's POVEveryone turned to look at him, and for a while, I couldn't do anything.Then they all turned to me staring at me for my reaction. After a few seconds, of replaying that sentence in my head, I stood to my feet."Are you sure you found the spy?" I asked, and he nodded, then rushed to me with the phone.My hands shook as I took the phone from him, and the other employees who were present crowded around me, wanting to see who the spy was.The video was of the guy making a video while everyone was rounding up, and preparing to go home. He was smiling at himself, and making embarrassing faces, and I wondered if that was what he wanted us to watch."Hey, Susan. I'm going home. When are you going to be done? I'm hungry." He snapped, and she seemed to be far away from him."I'm almost done! Wait." Susan snapped, and the guy could be seen waiting."I'm sorry, Miss Brooks, I mean Miss Lockwood. Pardon me, to move it forward a bit." He said, and I sighed.He moved it forward a bit to a
Ethan's POVI whistled some more, then reached for the remote beside me and switched on the TV.However, just as I was about to take my first spoonful of the delicious oatmeal in front of me, I was abruptly interrupted by the sound of my name coming from the television.I paused my spoon and shifted my gaze towards the television.What could they be saying that had my name in it? "Shocking revelation as we uncover the unexpected twist," I heard the voice of the newscaster say, and my heart skipped a beat, "The real owner of the new jaw-dropping drone that has got everyone talking is now confirmed to be owned by Ava Lockwood and not Ethan Brooks who was the first one to upload the video of the new drone in development."The man's words took me aback, my eyes widening and my mouth hanging open in surprise."Today at three in the afternoon, a video was released revealing a female employee, who was later identified as a former employee at Notes Tech, capturing images of files that appear
Ava's POV"Come on, Tom. What's wrong?" I inquired, rising from my seat."I need you to see something. I'm currently at home. This is not something I can explain over the phone," he said, his voice filled with desperation."I'll... I'll be right there," I managed to say and ended the call.Without wasting any time, I dashed out of my office, and when Camilla saw me, she rose from her seat, clutching a stack of papers."Mrs. Lockwood, we…""Later, Camilla. I'm heading out. Fill in for me if necessary," I interrupted and exited her office.I quickly made my way to the underground parking lot and drove out of the company.**********The house was dark when I entered, and it got me quite scared."Tom?" I called out, fumbling inside my bag to take out my phone and switch on its light.Suddenly, a hand tightly grasped my shoulder. Startled, I let out a scream and instinctively swung my bag, hitting the person square in the face.The lights came on, and I saw Tom on the floor."Oh my!" I ex
Ava's POVI groaned as I woke up and rolled over to the other side of the bed whilst letting out a yawn.A few minutes later, I sat up, scratched my head, and ruffled my hair.I slowly opened my eyes and began to glance around.To my surprise, I found myself in Tom's room instead of my own.I scratched my arm and then abruptly stood up from the bed as the sudden realization washed over me."Oh my goodness! I can't believe I'm in Tom's room!" I exclaimed, taking a quick glance around."Alright, Ava. I'm not sure how you ended up here, but we need to get out." I muttered to myself, hastily making my way towards the door, nearly tripping in the process.I hurriedly made my way to my room, taking care not to stumble, and settled down in front of my desk as soon as I got to my room."What happened?" I asked myself, but it wasn't as though I couldn't remember; I remembered exactly what happened. I just didn't want to think about it.It was yet another mistake, and I just knew that it was on
Tom's POVThe sudden jolt caused the car to spiral out of control, but I quickly regained control and veered onto the sidewalk."Christ!! Are you okay?" I asked Ava, who had managed to curl up into a ball.I glanced back at the car which was still driving recklessly and out of control.Fortunately, I was able to swerve quickly, and the car only collided with the rear end of my car."Oh my," she exclaimed softly, sitting up. "What the hell is wrong with you?" she asked, her eyes glistening with tears of fear."I'm sorry," I apologized, and she slowly sat up straight."Are you sure you are okay?" she asked, sniffing, and I nodded."I was just overwhelmed with an excessive amount of work." I lied, and she let out a sigh."Just be more careful," she replied, picking up her fallen lipstick from the car floor.The last time I had done something like this, it didn't end well, but I couldn't help myself.Every time I laid eyes on Ava, a million thoughts and desires flooded my mind. But I was
Ava's POV"Excuse me," I said to Tom, raising my phone so he could see. "I need to take a call." He nodded in understanding."Don't take too much time. I don't see what I would be doing here by myself," he said as he casually slipped his hands into his pocket, and I couldn't help but smile."Just take a seat over there so I can easily find you when I'm back," I stated, gesturing towards a few unoccupied chairs."By the way, why are they staring at us like that? Don't they know we're married?" he playfully remarked before turning to walk away, and I couldn't help but chuckle."It means we're killing it," I said, my voice slightly loud as I turned around to leave.I stepped outside the hall used for the party and tried to dial Camilla's number, only to see that she was already calling me again."Camilla, what's wrong?" I said as soon as I picked up the call."Mrs. Lockwood, will you be coming in anytime soon?" she asked, causing me to furrow my brows."Just tell me why you called alread