Chapter:28
--- Late Night – Ava’s rental Room Ava sits on the edge of her bed, phone pressed to her ear, her heart still racing from her kiss with Liam earlier that evening. She stares at the floor, trying to collect herself. Derek (on the phone, coldly): "Where have you been, Ava? I’ve been calling you all day." Ava (quietly): "I was... busy." Derek: "Don’t play that with me. I saw Liam drop you off earlier. Don’t tell me you’re getting too comfortable with him." Ava (defensive): "You told me to get close. That was the plan, remember? You wanted inside the Richmond circle. I’m doing exactly what you asked." Derek (voice tightening): "That wasn’t a plan to fall for him, Ava." A pause. Ava (sharply): "I didn’t fall for anyone. I’m not that stupid." Derek: "Good. Because Liam Clay is n
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