Chase and Ella, accompanied by Claudia, stepped out of the office to greet the guest in the lounge, where his ex-girlfriend, Ava, awaited them. Ella was taken aback by Ava's striking beauty. With her bright red hair, blue eyes, slender figure, and soft voice, she was undeniably captivating. "Damn it." Ella thought to herself, realizing that Chase indeed had good taste in women. She mused that any man would be enchanted by such a goddess. As Ava approached Chase, her blue eyes moistened with tears, and she seemed to disregard Ella's presence. Standing merely inches away from him, they locked eyes, and Ella felt her heart break a little. "Are they still in love with each other?" Ella wondered. "Chase, hear me out. I should've never left you, and I know it was my fault." Ava said, sadnes

