Unaware Lifestyle.

Chapter 30: The mask we wear.

Ava's gaze shifted to Max, her eyes signaling him to leave.

"I think we need some privacy, Max,"

She said, her voice firm but polite.

Max hesitated, his eyes darting between Ava and Riana.

"I don't know if I should leave Riana with a stranger,"

He said, his voice laced with concern.

Riana felt a surge of frustration. She didn't need Max's protection, and she was curious about what Ava had to say.

"Max, I'll be fine,"

She assured him.

"You can call me after we're done talking."

Max looked uncertain, but Ava's steady gaze seemed to reassure him. He nodded slowly and turned to leave, his eyes lingering on Riana before disappearing around the corner.

Riana was left standing alone with Ava, the silence between them thick with tension. She wondered if she had made a mistake, if Ava was just trying to trick her. But something about Ava's confident demeanor put her at ease.

Ava smiled, her eyes crinkling at the corners.

"Thank you for trusting me, Riana,"

She said, her voice low and soothing.

"I promise you, I'm here to help."

Riana's eyes narrowed, her mind racing with questions. What did Ava want with Lyra? And what information could she possibly have that would be useful to Riana?

"Let's get down to business, shall we?"

Ava said, her voice dripping with sophistication.

"I have something to show you, something that will change everything."

Riana's heart skipped a beat as Ava reached into her bag and pulled out a small folder. She opened it, revealing a stack of photos and documents that made Riana's eyes widen in shock.

The photos showed Lyra in compromising positions, her smile and laughter captured in moments that seemed intimate and private. Riana's eyes scanned the images, her mind racing with questions. Who took these? And why?

Ava's voice broke the silence.

"Lyra's been playing a dangerous game, Riana. She thinks she's above the law, but I have proof that she's not."

Riana's gaze snapped to Ava's face, her eyes searching for answers.

"What kind of game?"

Ava's smile grew wider.

"Lyra's been using her charm and beauty to manipulate people, to get what she wants. But she's not as innocent as she seems."

Riana's mind reeled as she flipped through the photos, her anger growing with each passing moment. She had suspected Lyra was hiding something, but she had no idea it was this.

"What do you want from me?"

Riana asked, her voice firm.

Ava's eyes locked onto hers.

"I want your help, Riana. Together, we can take Lyra down and expose her for who she really is."

Riana hesitated, unsure if she could trust Ava. But the desire for revenge against Lyra burned strong within her. She nodded, her decision made.

"Let's do it,"

Riana said, her voice cold and calculating.

Ava's smile grew wider, her eyes glinting with triumph.