Avery's heart sank as Ethan's words hung in the air.
"Uncle Liam, Mommy's working with a bad man!"
Liam's eyes locked onto Avery's, concern etched on his face.
"Avery, what's going on?" Liam asked, his tone firm.
Avery hesitated, unsure how much to reveal.
"Ethan, sweetie, Sebastian is not a bad man," Avery said, attempting to downplay.
Ethan's face scrunched.
"But Uncle Liam said..."
Liam's expression turned serious.
"Ethan, go play with the video games, okay?"
Ethan nodded and skipped off.
Liam's gaze returned to Avery.
"Sebastian, as in your Sebastian?" Liam asked, his voice low.
Avery nodded, her heart racing.
"What are you thinking, Avery?" Liam demanded.
Avery sighed.
"The charity gala. He needs my expertise."
Liam's eyes narrowed.
"And what's in it for him?"
Avery shrugged.
"I don't know, Liam. Maybe redemption?"
Liam snorted.
"Sebastian doesn't do redemption. He does power and control."
Avery's thoughts echoed Liam's words.
Was she walking into a trap?
Just then, Ethan returned.
"Mommy, can Uncle Liam come to the gala?"
Avery's heart skipped a beat.
Liam's presence would complicate things.
But Ethan's hopeful face...
"Please, Liam?" Avery asked.
Liam's expression softened.
"For you and Ethan, I'll be there."
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The Shadows of Obsession
Romance"When the past comes back to haunt you, revenge is just the beginning." Avery Flynn, a brilliant and beautiful CEO, thought she'd left her heartbreak behind. But Sebastian Kane, her college sweetheart-turned-heartbreaker, has other plans. *"I'll nev...
