Ava POVWalking behind Aaron as he led the way to the restaurant restroom, Sarah and I shared a moment of quiet excitement. I couldn't contain my smile, feeling a rush of emotions at the sight of Aaron after so long. Memories flooded back, and I recalled how I had missed him dearly when he was abroad. I had shed tears in his absence, longing to reconnect with him. Now that he was here, I was determined not to let go. "I have missed you a lot. When I heard you were out of the country, I cried my eyes out. I couldn't reach you since no one had your contact information. But now that I've found you, I'm not letting go," I confessed with a smile, inching closer to Aaron without him hearing what i had said.As we reached the restroom, Aaron came to a sudden halt, catching me off guard as I accidentally bumped my head against his back. "Oh, sorry," I apologized, stepping back to give him space."This is the restroom. I'll head back now," Dylan announced, breaking the moment as he turned to m

Our eyes met surprise and amusement flickering in Aaron's eyes in that unexpected close encounter. Without Aaron expecting it, I moved closer, my heart racing as I hesitated for a moment before placing a gentle kiss on his lips. I closed my eyes, savoring the moment as a rush of emotions flooded through me. Feeling excitement and fear, I leaned in and kissed Aaron, the taste of his lips lingering on mine.As I enjoyed the sweetness of the kiss, Aaron suddenly pulled away, his expression puzzled and questioning. "What are you doing, Ava? What's the meaning of that?" he asked, his voice tinged with uncertainty.Feeling unspoken emotions pressing down on me, I couldn't hold back any longer. I took a deep breath, my voice trembling as I poured out my feelings. "Aaron, I love you! I really do. I've missed you so much. I've longed for you, and I searched for you. When I heard you had left the country, I was devastated. I couldn't be myself for months, Aaron. I truly love you," I confessed,

"What?" he barked into the phone,his expression darkening as he listened intently. "Where is she right now?" Davidson inquired, his voice laced with concern, before concluding, "Alright, I'll be there."Concern etched on my face, I immediately inquired, "What's wrong?" as Davidson ended the call and turned to face me."It's my mom. She passed out, and she's in the hospital right now," Davidson replied, his voice filled with worry and urgency.My heart sank at the news, and I responded quickly, "What? Please go quickly; she needs you more than ever."Looking torn between staying with me and rushing to his mother's side, Davidson hesitated before asking, "What about you?"With a reassuring smile, I nodded and replied, "I will be fine; don't worry. Your mom needs you now. Go to her."After Davidson rushed off to his mother's side, leaving Dylan and me alone, a moment of quiet settled between us. I winced in pain, clutching my belly, aching from the physical and emotional turmoil of the r

As I slowly opened my eyes, I found Dylan and Jude by my side in the dimly lit room. Jude was gently blowing cool air on my face with a fan, while Dylan anxiously called out my name. "Ah," I mumbled as I regained consciousness, and Dylan quickly helped me sit up."I know you're feeling devastated right now, but losing consciousness won't change anything. We need to find a solution to this and take action. We have to address this situation head-on," Dylan reassured me, his voice filled with determination."How can I stay strong when my company's name is being tarnished online? What if things go terribly wrong?" I asked Dylan, my voice filled with worry and uncertainty.Dylan placed a comforting hand on my shoulder, his eyes reflecting concern and resolve. "We'll figure this out together. We need to stay strong and face this challenge. Let's focus on finding a way to clear your name and protect your company," he replied, his tone unwavering."Which way? What way?" I asked Dylan, my voic

"What the fuck!!" Allison screamed in outrage as I cut off her live video.I stood my ground, staring at her with disbelief and disgust. "What the fuck? So you think you have the right to say that after what you did? You should be ashamed of yourself for stooping so low. I thought you were classy, always carrying yourself with grace. But now I see the truth - you're not classic at all; you're just a shame, Allison. A shame," I spat out, my words sharp with condemnation.To my surprise, instead of showing remorse, Allison burst into laughter, her eyes gleaming with a twisted amusement. "Why would I be ashamed when I did nothing wrong? Or are you upset that Charlotte is facing public scrutiny and feeling ashamed right now?" she retorted, a smirk playing on her lips.Anger surged within me, but before I could react, Allison closed the distance between us, her demeanor unsettlingly calm. "I know that's why you're upset, baby boy. But calm down. I'm not finished yet, as I promised you, swe