mes about wealth and status. He pulled out her chair with a polite smile, and Ava sat, glancing around the room with a mix of awe an

uld love to visit your company someday." She paused, then, as if testing the waters, added, "In fact, I

over hers, a gesture that spoke of familiarity and affection. His eyes

y future son-in-law, is already in charge of the company. He's the one I've trusted t

r features, though she quickly regained her composure, a smile forcing its way on

intment. "I understand. But I still want to be a part of your world. Let

tion beneath her words. "You're persistent, and I like that," he chuckled. "Alright then, tomorrow I'll ta

in to plant a soft kiss on his cheek. "Thank you, George. You don't know how much

e moment. The conversation turned lighter, but the undercurrent o

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orge's daughter, sat in the spacious living room, fidgeting with her phone. Her gaze kept flick

ansion after finalizing plans for the upcoming celebration. Alexandra couldn't help

loud, tapping her fingers against the armrest. "Since mom pass

re laced wit

ion calm, but his eyes sharp with intent. He could sense Alexandra's frust

ve wave. "Soon, Ava will be nothing but a memory. She won

doubt in her eyes, but it was quick

ady but laced with venom. "Ava won't st

irling around the woman who had suddenly appeared in her father's life. Ava. She couldn't shake the feeling that th

lways known that the key to securing his future wasn't just his father-in-law

k full command. But now, with Ava's sudden interest in becoming a part of that world, Sabastian knew he would have

edge. "Do you think my father is serious about Ava? I mean... he barely e

"You know how he is, Alexandra. He's always been a sucker for the shiny new thing, the woman who knows how to flatter him.

t beyond mere attraction to George. She had an agenda, and it was far more than just being his wife. Alexandra f

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of contentment. He was excited to show Ava his company, introduce her to the people who had been with him for years. She had shown a keen interest, and th

rom Alexandra popped up. Don't tr

ptic message. The tension between his daughter and Ava had be

spond, there was a

n," he

ooking every bit the part of the future businesswoman she claimed to be. Her confident smile didn't

Mr.George remarked, standing up t

ss her features. "More than ready. I've been thinking a l

f you like it once you get a taste of what it really takes. This

I'm ready for that, George. I can

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ather-in-law this morning, and he wasn't about to let this woman think she could just waltz in and take control. He had

tonight. We

bout Ava, and Sabastian had a feeling their c

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ting their next moves, the tension growing stronger with each passing hour. Ne

showed her around the different departments, introducing her to staff members who greeted her with polite smiles. But Ava's mind was elsewhere, ca

. "George, I need to be honest with you. I don't just want to be your wife. I wa

e ambitious, and I like that. But you need to understand something-my son-in-

nted. "But what if Sabastian isn't the

chair, his face serious

.

, her eyes bright with frustration. "She's playing a game, Sabastian. I don't trust

nd calculating. "Don't worry, Alexandra. I have