Chapter 73 - Pieces of the Puzzle

Ava’s POV

After what felt like an eternity, Rose finally burst through the door, clutching her tablet like it was the last thing connecting her to reality. Her usually composed face was flushed, eyes wide with urgency.

“What the hell took you so long, Rose?” My voice was sharper than I intended, impatience clawing at my throat.

She barely managed to catch her breath. “I— I ran into some issues with the legal team about the Mr. Connor’s deal. He insists that he wants to have a meeting with you directly, so I scheduled a meeting for tomorrow. But, Ava… you’re not gonna believe what I found.”

I barely heard her. My mind was spiraling, thoughts tangling into a chaotic web. How could this be happening? Was this even real?

“Ava?” Rose’s voice cut through my fog, sharp and worried. “You look like you’ve seen a ghost. Is everything alright? What name did you see? Who else is involved?”