“Or you’ll never see Ava again.” He said.
Elara felt like the air had been knocked out of her chest.
“No…” she said under her breath.
Jones’s voice was low and cold. “She’s in a safe place as long as you cooperate.”
“You’re using her to force me?” Her hands curled into fists.
“I’m protecting our future,” he said like it made perfect sense. “This is the only way.” He smiled.
Tears burned in her eyes, but she held them back. “You’re a monster.” She said.
Jones stepped back and fixed his collar like her words didn’t touch him. “You can call me whatever you like. Just remember this…… if you want Ava to live, the wedding happens. No more delays.”
Elara stood there, frozen. She wanted to scream. She just turned and walked out of the room.
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Elara heard a knock on the door ju
