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.

what's in your heart if you don't speak up. Acting this way will only make you an eternal

so worked up?" Ava looked at Reese, taken

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

I'm scared that he won't feel the same. What if he rejects me? You have no idea

And what if he finds out I like him and he doesn't feel the same way? I

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

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

pressed together, and she chose

distant and

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. It's only a mask," Ava's

I can't let go of Cole. I fear losing him,

you anymore. But I do have to tell you something. That

cold exterior cracked, revealing shock

you want to expose Chloe's lie. Eventually, her deceit will crumble under its own weight." Reese

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

eyes reflected a hint of

thinks someone else is behind the breakfast,