A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage (reese and hudson)

Cole hesitated for a moment, then decided to be straightforward. "The company has decided that you will be participating in the competition with Chloe. Do you have any objections?"

Reese pursed her lips. She could sense that Cole might think there was tension between her and Chloe.

She was a little bit reluctant, "Since it's the company's decision, I don't have any objections."

He could tell there was something on Reese's mind, though he refrained from prying and did not push her to share.

After leaving Cole's office, Reese got distracted by Cole and Chloe's situation and forgot to look for Lukas.

At lunchtime, Reese found herself staring at Ava, wanting to say something but hesitating.

Ava, her expression stiff, finally reached her limit. "Reese, what is it? Why are you staring at me like that? I can't even eat with you watching me."

Reese bit her lip, "Ava, I've mentioned before that you should find the right time to talk to Cole about your feelings. Have you given it any thought?"

There was a hesitant pause for a moment before Ava replied, "I'm just not ready yet."

Reese's patience waned. Ava was seemingly indifferent about everything, except when it came to Cole. Her feelings for him had remained faithful for years, yet she couldn't bring herself to confess.

expression. No one can guess what's in your heart if you don't speak up. Acting this way will only make you an eternal spare tire.

you? Why are you so worked up?" Ava looked at Reese, taken

Ava an intense look. "You're hesitant to have a simple meal with him openly,

long, I'm scared that he won't feel the same. What if he

deep breath, Ava's voice turned somber, "If he doesn't reciprocate my feelings, what's my purpose in staying by his side? And what if he finds out I like him and he doesn't feel the same way? I don't

heightening. "So, because you're afraid of rejection, you're just giving up? But what if he

likes me?" Ava turned

and she

distant and cold, unlike you, who

in reality, it's more complicated. I'm not as strong as you might think. My aloofness is a shield I use to protect myself.

fiancée, you could easily reject him through Clark. But I can't do that. I can't let go of Cole.

won't push you anymore. But I do have to tell you something. That heartfelt breakfast you sent to Cole? He mistook it for

cold exterior cracked, revealing shock

in the future. You could keep sending breakfast if you want to expose Chloe's lie. Eventually, her deceit will crumble under its own weight." Reese couldn't help but feel a twinge

might dispose of your breakfast when Cole isn't looking. And even if Cole learns the truth, she could use her emotional intelligence to manipulate him. She's quite

a

someone else is behind the breakfast, then I