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Ethan's eyes locked onto Ava's as he turned to leave, his voice low and husky. "This isn't over." With that, he walked away, disappearing into the evening shadows.
As he made his way back to his warehouse, the city's nightlife pulsating around him, Ethan's mind replayed the intense encounter with Ava. But his thoughts were soon interrupted by a black SUV tailing him.
Ethan's instincts kicked in, and he quickened his pace. The SUV screeched to a halt beside him, and several men jumped out. "You're coming with us," one of them growled, grabbing Ethan's arms.
Ethan swiftly broke free, his fists flying in a blur of motion. He took down the first attacker with a swift kick to the stomach, followed by a precise punch to the jaw. The second man swung wildly, but Ethan dodged and countered
