Let's Do This

Ava's POV

I didn't want to come here. Walking into Victor Knight's lair again felt like walking into the lion's den. But desperate times call for desperate measures, right? Lucas had crossed every line, and if I was going to take him down, I needed someone who knew how to operate in the shadows.

Victor was sitting in his massive office when I arrived, his signature smirk plastered on his face as if he'd been expecting me. "Ava," he said smoothly, standing up and gesturing to the chair in front of his desk. "Have you given my proposal some thought?"

I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. "This isn't about your ridiculous offer, Victor. I have a deal for you."

He arched an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. "Oh? I'm listening."

I took a deep breath. "I know you have connections. Power. Influence in your… mafia world." I leaned closer, my voice dropping to a whisper. "I want one of your men to get rid of Lucas. Permanently."