her neck. This was new, this intimacy, this shared space. She still felt a blush rise when their hands brushed accidentally, a childish flu

opulent mansion. It felt clean, new, a fresh start. She walked to the large window, looking out at the city skyline. It was a clear, crisp morning.

her's approval. She was Ava Vance now, a new identity, a new purpose. She felt a surge of determination. She would not let this

d out of the car, the familiar glint of a luxury sedan caught her eye. It was Liam's car. Her stomach tightened. What

r faces a carefully constructed picture of success and confidence. Liam looked up, his gaze sweeping over the lobby, and then his eyes landed

? I heard you were... taking a break from game development. Such a shame about 'Echoes of Eternity.' Liam was truly heartbroken for you." Her words were a veiled jab, a mocking reminder of Ava's publ

w. As the new Head of Creative Development." Her voice was calm, steady, betraying none of the turmoil insi

va, what is the meaning of this? You're working for Noah Vance? Are you out of your mind? He's our biggest rival! He's a snake!" His voice was

stone thrown against his wall of control. "He believed in my talent. Something you never did." She glanced at Sca

u really think Noah Vance is doing this out of the goodness of his heart? He's using you. He's using you to get to me, to get

lent lobby, the symbol of corporate power. She was no longer seeking his approval. She was establishing her own path. She

to back down. She had to. This was her chance. This was her independence. She felt the weight of his disapproval, his an