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.

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

troubled. "It's not that I don't want to confess. It's just that after carrying these feelings for so long, I'm scared that he won't feel the same. What if he rejects me? You have

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 want my affection to become a burden to him. He

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

Ava turned her gaze to

and she

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

as strong as you might think. My aloofness is a shield I use to protect myself. It's only a mask," Ava's said, her gaze turning

him through Clark. But I can't do that. I can't let go of Cole. I fear losing

to tell you something. That heartfelt breakfast you sent to Cole? He mistook

that, Ava's cold exterior cracked, revealing

to expose Chloe's lie. Eventually, her deceit will crumble under

won't be an easy opponent. She might dispose of your breakfast when Cole isn't looking. And even if Cole learns the truth,

a hint

said, "Never mind. If he thinks someone else is behind the breakfast, then I won't send