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.

don't speak up. Acting

you so worked up?" Ava

and shot Ava an intense look. "You're hesitant to have a simple meal with him openly, and you're indecisive about confessing your feelings. By silently pining away like this, how is

these feelings for so long, I'm scared that he won't feel the same. What if he rejects me? You

if he finds out I like him and he doesn't feel the same way? I don't want my affection to become a burden to him. He might distance

afraid of rejection, you're just giving up?

likes me?" Ava turned her gaze to Reese, searching for an

together, and she chose not

know, I might seem distant and cold, unlike you,

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

could easily reject him through Clark. But I can't do that. I can't let go of Cole. I fear losing him, and I'm terrified of him looking at me differently or, even worse, avoiding

sigh. "Fine, I won't push you anymore. But I do have to tell you something. That heartfelt breakfast you sent to Cole? He mistook

Ava's cold exterior cracked, revealing shock and

sending breakfast if you want to expose Chloe's lie. Eventually, her deceit

isn't looking. And even if Cole learns the truth,

eyes reflected a hint

else is behind the breakfast, then I