The legal battle dragged on for weeks, each day bringing new revelations and escalating tensions. Ava sat in Liam’s office, her fingers tracing the edge of a file containing the latest depositions. The evidence against Richard was mounting, but so were his counterattacks. The stress was beginning to wear on both of them, the weight of the fight etched into the dark circles under Liam’s eyes and the tension in Ava’s shoulders.
Liam set down his pen, rubbing his temples. “Richard’s team just filed another motion. They’re trying to delay the proceedings.”
Ava’s voice was steady, though her fingers tightened around the file. “They’re stalling for time.”
Liam’s smirk was sharp, but his eyes were weary. “He’s running out of moves.”
Ava leaned back in her chair, her gaze fixed on the ceiling
