Whispers of Avalon

Whispers of Avalon

Dherah

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Ava never expected her job as a restaurant assistant to land her in the heart of Avalon's elite. When she is chosen to work at the prestigious Alexandra estate for the holidays, she steps into a world where wealth and power rule. Tyler Alexandra, a self-made billionaire, has spent years distancing himself from his family's legacy. But when his father announces his retirement, he is forced to return home only to meet Ava, the one person who sees beyond his last name. As sparks fly, their growing connection is threatened by Tyler's ruthless sister, Adriana, and Ava's toxic ex-boyfriend, Nick, who refuses to let her move on. Meanwhile, Tyler's former love, Elora, reappears pregnant and in desperate need of his help.

Chapter 1 A late start ....

Ring... Ring... Ring!

The alarm blared for the third time that morning, but Ava still lay buried under her blanket. She groaned, rolling over and slapping the snooze button once again. The warmth of her bed was too tempting to leave, but reality hit her like a thunderclap she was already an hour late for work!

"Holy crap!" she yelped, eyes darting to the clock.

Throwing off the covers, she stumbled out of bed, moving sluggishly like a log of wood. Her entire body ached from exhaustion, and she wished she could call in sick. But she couldn't afford to lose her job not when she had bills to pay.

Ava was a stunning young woman in her early twenties, with golden blonde hair cascading down her shoulders, striking blue eyes, and full, plum lips that gave her an effortlessly alluring charm. Her straight, slender legs added to her elegance, and though she lived alone in a small apartment, she remained close to her mother and younger sister, who resided in the same city.

After rubbing the sleep from her eyes, she dashed into the bathroom, freshened up within minutes, and hurriedly dressed. Thankfully, she had laid out her outfit the night before. Pulling her long hair into a sleek ponytail, she grabbed her bag and rushed out the door.

Mrs. Pat's wrath was something she could never escape.

As she booked a cab and made her way to the restaurant, her heart pounded with anxiety. The moment she arrived and stepped out, she spotted a familiar figure at the back entrance. Madam Pat.

Before Ava could even plead for mercy, a loud smack! echoed through the air.

"You lazy miscreant!" Mrs. Pat fumed, her hands planted firmly on her hips. "Do you have any idea how long I've been waiting for you? Two whole hours! Where have you been?!"

"I'm so sorry, ma'am," Ava winced, rubbing her stinging cheek. "I was exhausted from yesterday's shift. We closed really late, and-"

"Enough of your excuses!" Mrs. Pat cut her off. "Now get inside and get to work before I lose my temper even more!"

Ava swallowed her frustration, wiped the forming tears from her eyes, and slipped on her apron. She had been working at the restaurant for seven grueling months, enduring everything from insults to outright abuse. But she had no choice; the pay wasn't great, but it was better than nothing, she has a dream of having her own bakery so she has been saving heavily for it, loosing her job would be really bad for her

As the evening drew closer, she and her colleague Lola began cleaning up, preparing for closing time.

"Lola, can you turn off the gas?" Ava called out from the back.

It was just the two of them left in the restaurant. Mrs. Pat had gone out with some workers to handle catering orders, as the festive season was her busiest time.

Mrs. Pat wasn't just a chef; she was a force to be reckoned with in the culinary world. Her restaurant was one of the most renowned in the city, and she was highly sought after by wealthy clients for home service and large events.

After locking up, Ava bid Lola goodnight and started her usual routine trekking home to save money. It had become a habit: take a cab to work in the morning and walk back at night.

By the time she reached her apartment complex, she was relieved. Having just paid her rent the previous day, she walked in with a sense of satisfaction. But as she approached her door, a sudden wave of unease washed over her.

Her door was slightly open.

Had she forgotten to lock it in the morning?

Heart pounding, she removed one of her shoes and held it like a weapon as she slowly stepped inside. The living room was empty. But then a noise.

From the kitchen.

She crept closer and-boom!

"Nick?!" she gasped, seeing her boyfriend standing over her stove.

He turned with a grin, licking his fingers. "Hey, babe. Nice pottage."

Ava gawked at him in disbelief. "How the hell did you get in here? And what are you doing with my pot?

Nick gave her a lopsided smirk. "Relax, baby. I came to check up on you."

She folded her arms. "Check up on me? You ghosted me for a whole month, Nick! And now you show up acting like nothing happened?"

Nick sighed, setting the pot down. "Come on, babe. I missed you, okay? That's why I'm here."

Ava narrowed her eyes. "How did you even get in?"

Nick grinned mischievously and dangled a spare key in front of her face. "I still have this."

Her jaw clenched. "Nick, we need to talk."

His playful expression faded. "Babe, let's not ruin the moment."

Ava took a deep breath, crossing her arms. She had a bad feeling about this.

Meanwhile...

Across the city, in a grand mansion, a couple sat in their lavish living room.

"Honey," Mrs. Alexandra spoke, turning to her husband. "Don't you think it's time we called the children home? It seems they've forgotten about our Christmas tradition."

Mr. Alexandra, the powerful CEO of Nova Spark, leaned back in his chair. He was one of Avalon's most influential business tycoons, with enterprises spread across the country and beyond.

He chuckled. "Calm down, dear. I'm sure they haven't forgotten. They'll be home soon enough."

Little did they know, this holiday season would be far from ordinary

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Whispers of Avalon
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Chapter 1 A late start ....

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Chapter 2 The invite

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Chapter 3 The arrival...

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Chapter 4 The introduction and disaster

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Chapter 5 The big announcement..

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Chapter 6 Adriana's warning

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Chapter 7 Nicks resurface ....

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Chapter 8 Seduction..

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Chapter 9 Unknown invite ..

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Chapter 10 The mysterious meeting

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Chapter 11 A dangerous obsession

01/04/2025

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Chapter 12 Minds in turmoil

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Chapter 13 The confrontation

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Chapter 14 A little outing

02/04/2025

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Chapter 15 Brewing storm

03/04/2025

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Chapter 16 A reckoning

04/04/2025

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Chapter 17 The rejection

05/04/2025

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Chapter 18 The last warning

06/04/2025

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Chapter 19 A terrifying discovery

07/04/2025

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Chapter 20 The fight

08/04/2025

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Chapter 21 Tyler's hero duties

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Chapter 22 The unexpected embrace

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Chapter 23 The chit chat

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Chapter 24 Elora's decision

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Chapter 25 An unwelcomed visitor

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Chapter 26 An invitation from Tyler

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Chapter 27 An absolute chaos

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Chapter 28 Burning sensation

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Chapter 29 Unexpected attractions

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Chapter 30 The approach

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Chapter 31 The revisit

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Chapter 32 Summoned

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Chapter 33 Behind the gold doors

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Chapter 34 Good news

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Chapter 35 Unspoken promises

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Chapter 36 Warning in the dark

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Chapter 37 Shadows and successors

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Chapter 38 Fruitful distraction

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Chapter 39 Shifting tides

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Chapter 40 An invitation and a dilemma

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