I stood up suddenly from my chair, Nathaniel looked at me in confusion. “Ava?”
“I’m leaving,” I said firmly, straightening my back.
I didn’t wait for a response; I just turned and started walking toward the exit.
I could hear the sound of my heels clicking on the floor as I walked out. But I could feel Nathaniel’s presence behind me, heavy and intense, following every step I took.
The door opened just as I was about to step out, and suddenly, cameras flashed in my face.
“Miss Collins, is it true you’re dating Nathaniel Hargrave?”
“What do you think of the rumors about you two?”
“Is this relationship for love or business?”
I froze, blinded by the blinding lights.
A surge of panic rose in my chest, and I instinctively pulled my scarf tighter around my neck, shielding my face as best
