The Art of Deception

Who was Elijah, really? And why had he

" Ava asked, her voice fi

king. "My real name is Julian Blackwo

Blackwood? The name sounded famili

me?" Ava asked, her curiosi

over, and for a moment, Ava th

is voice barely above a whisper. "I was involved in s

d of business had Julian been involved in? And

more questions, Julian's phon

's as he answered the call. "

xpression chang

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n on the other end of the call. His expression grew increas

sked, her voice bar

e settling back on Ava. "It's them," he sa

. Who were "they," and wha

an incoming text message. He glanced at t

va asked again,

tion. "They're coming for me," he said, his voice barely above a

What had Julian gotten himself i