Unraveling Ava's Heart

ndows of her office, gazing out at the bustling city below. Her long, raven-black hair cascaded down

of her assistants created a soothing background noise, but Ava's focus w

assistant, Rachel, knocked softly before en

w exactly why her father was here – to persuade her to attend ye

a said, her voice

with a thick head of gray hair, entered the office with a

r expression unyielding. "Fa

, Ava, you know exactly why I'm here. I've found the perf

I think I'll pass, Father. I'm not in

on a slightly stern tone. "Ava, you're not getting an

kept her tone even. "I'll decide when and

er than to push Ava too far. He nodded curtly, his expression

ief. She knew her father meant well, but his constan

r overlooking the city. Sophia, a petite blonde with a bubbly personality, listened

said, sipping her cocktail. "Your

e toward her friend. "Tell me about it.

ther's matchmaking attempts. She couldn't help but wonder

me and charming young entrepreneur, was engaged in

" Julian said, his voice rising.

best for me? You think marrying some wom

e room, her expression stern. "That's enoug

other, I understand what you're trying to do, bu

, darling, I'm giving you five months to find a suitable wife on your own ter

s jaw clenched in determ

rmed out of the house, his mind racing wi

s about to become entangled in

gh the crowded streets. Ava sat in the backseat, lost in thought, when suddenl

open, her heart rac

wed James' pointing finger, and her eyes locked onto the pedestrian a young man with piercing blue eyes

unyielding. "What is wrong with yo

t he kept his tone even. "I'm sorry, but your d

e. "Oh, I'm shaking with fear. Yo

jaw clenched. "You know, you're n

ting with amusement. "I'm not trying

r thick with unspoken words. Finally, the you

and offered to pay for any damages. The young m

ossed a few bills out of the window. "H

ushing against Ava's. The touch sent a spark of electricity through both of them

ung man turned and walked away, di

ted in disgust. She couldn't believe the nerve of some men,

f here," Ava said, her

away from the curb, leav

by her hatred for men. She couldn't trust them

an, she felt a spark of irritation. Who did

aw clenched in anger. She

an, feeling frustrated and annoyed. Who

he noticed a small piece of paper on the groun

e watch

nd racing with questions. Wh

ense of foreboding, wondering what other

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