Ava's POV
At his words, I tilted my head slightly, letting them roll around in my mind before answering.
“My background?” I repeated, almost thoughtfully. “You mean as a murderer? An ex-convict? Or a mistress?”
The silence that followed was… delicious.
I let my gaze drift over all three of them… Victor, Laura, and Jasper, taking in their expressions.
Then I smiled with amusement.
“You’re all ridiculous,” I said lightly. “So I’m not allowed to dislike it? How controlling of you.”
I didn’t wait for a response, nor did I care for one. I turned and walked away, my steps slow, steady, and controlled as I slipped back into my room.
The moment the door closed behind me, the smile on my face vanished completely.
I exhaled slowly, my shoulders relaxing just a fraction as I leaned against t
