The billionaire's second chance

Fear and flight

As Ryder went back home, his mind was consumed by thoughts of his mother's plan and the mysterious caller. But Ava's thoughts were consumed by fear and uncertainty. She couldn't shake off the feeling that her life and her daughter's life were in danger.

Ava's mind was racing with thoughts of running away, getting away from the chaos and fear that had taken over her life. She loved Ryder, but she couldn't bear the thought of losing her child. She knew she had to protect her daughter at all costs.

As she sat on the couch, her daughter playing quietly in the background, Ava made a decision. She would pack her bags and leave, get as far away from Ryder and his family's influence as possible. But as she stood up to start packing, she felt a pang of sadness. She knew she would miss Ryder, but she couldn't stay and risk her child's safety.

Just as Ava was about to start packing, her phone buzzed with an incoming call from an unknown number. Her heart skipped a beat as she hesitated, wondering if she should answer it...

Ava hesitated for a moment before answering the call. "Hello?" she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Ava, it's me," a familiar voice said on the other end of the line. "I know you're in danger. You need to get out of there, now."

Ava's heart racing with fear, she tried to process what was happening. "Who is this?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

"You don't have time for questions," the voice replied. "Just trust me. You and your daughter are in grave danger. You need to leave immediately."

Ava's mind was racing with possibilities. Who was this person? How did they know about the danger? But before she could ask any questions, the line went dead.

Ava's heart was pounding in her chest. She knew she had to act fast. She quickly grabbed a few essentials and her daughter, and they left the apartment, not knowing where they were going or what dangers lay ahead.

As they walked out of the building, Ava saw Ryder standing across the street, looking worried. "Ava, what's going on?" he asked, rushing towards her.

Ava's eyes locked onto Ryder's, her mind racing with uncertainty, should she trust him?, should she tell him about the mysterious call?...

Ava didn't say a word to Ryder. She just looked at him with a mix of fear and determination in her eyes, and then turned around and walked away, her daughter's hand in hers. Ryder was taken aback, unsure of what was happening. He called out to her, but she didn't look back.

"Ava, wait!" Ryder shouted, taking a step forward. But Ava kept walking, her pace quickening as she disappeared into the crowd.

Ryder's eyes scanned the street, his mind racing with worry. Where was she going? Was she okay? He quickly pulled out his phone and tried calling her, but she didn't answer.

As Ryder stood there, feeling helpless and worried, he couldn't shake off the feeling that something was very wrong. Where was Ava going? And who was behind the mysterious calls? He knew he had to find out, and fast.

Ryder's eyes narrowed as he set off in the direction Ava had gone, determined to catch up with her and protect her from whatever danger lurked in the shadows. But as he walked, he realized that Ava seemed to have vanished into thin air. Where was she? And what was happening?,he kept on questioning himself...

Ryder's worry for Ava. He had to find her and protect her from whatever danger was looming. He quickened his pace, his eyes scanning the crowd for any sign of her. But as he turned a corner, he realized that he had lost her. She was nowhere to be seen.

Ava, on the other hand, had noticed Ryder following her. She felt a mix of emotions - a sense of safety knowing that Ryder was looking out for her, but also a growing fear that she was being watched. She didn't know who to trust, so she decided to take a different route, hoping to shake Ryder off her tail.

As she walked, Ava's heart was racing with anxiety. She didn't know where she was going or what dangers lay ahead. She just knew she had to keep moving and protect herself and her daughter.

Meanwhile, Ryder was left standing alone on the street, feeling frustrated and worried. He had lost Ava, and he didn't know where she was. He pulled out his phone and tried calling her again, but she didn't answer.

As the sun began to set, casting long shadows across the street, Ryder couldn't shake off the feeling that something was very wrong. He had to find Ava, and fast. But little did he know, Ava was walking into a trap...