SHE FELL FOR IT AGAIN

Out of too much embarrassment, Ava returned to the party, leaving Maximus. She sighed softly as she walked into the party. Now, she'd decided to stay away from him for a completely different reason. First, it was a misunderstanding, and now an embarrassment.

By the time she returned, her family members had scattered. While her brothers and father were busy socializing with business moguls, Sasha and Matilda were nowhere to be found. She was thankful when she found William speaking to some guests at the far end of the room.

Ava decided to join her grandfather and keep him company. She was already halfway through when a couple of gentlemen blocked her path. Staring at their familiar faces, she smiled politely.

"Hello, lovely lady," Liam complimented with a smile.

Ava's smile widened. "Liam," She called out excitedly. Her eyes darted to the other two. "Jordan, Dustin... You're here too." Her heart lightened at the sight of the Moore brothers.