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.

heart if you don't speak

Why are you so worked up?"

have a simple meal with him openly, and you're indecisive about confessing your feelings. By silently pining away like this, how is he

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

what 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

afraid of rejection, you're just

do you think Cole likes me?" Ava turned her gaze to Reese, searching for

pressed together, and she chose

distant and cold,

complicated. I'm not as strong as you might think. My aloofness is a shield I use

that. I can't let go of Cole. I fear losing him, and I'm terrified

breathed a heavy 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 it

Ava's cold exterior cracked, revealing shock

the future. You could keep sending breakfast if you want to expose Chloe's lie.

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

a hint

said, "Never mind. If he thinks someone else is behind the breakfast, then I

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255