The day of the gala arrived, and Avery's nerves were on edge. Liam's presence offered some comfort, but Sebastian's intentions still worried her.
As they entered the venue, Avery's heart skipped a beat. Sebastian stood tall, his eyes locked onto hers.
"Welcome, Avery," Sebastian said, his voice low.
Liam's subtle nod acknowledged Sebastian.
"Let's get this over with," Liam whispered to Avery.
The evening unfolded with elegance and precision. Avery's expertise shone, and the gala raised impressive funds. But beneath the surface, tensions simmered.
Sebastian's assistant, Sofia, seemed overly interested in Avery's interactions with Liam. And Sebastian's gaze lingered on Avery, his eyes burning with intensity.
"Avery, may I have a word?" Sebastian asked, his voice low.
Avery hesitated, but Liam's reassuring nod gave her courage.
"What is it, Sebastian?" Avery asked.
Sebastian's smile hinted at secrets.
"I want to discuss the future of our collaboration," Sebastian said.
Avery's instincts screamed warning.
"What do you mean?" Avery asked.
Sebastian leaned in, his voice barely audible.
"I want you by my side, Avery. Professionally and personally."
Avery's heart raced as Sebastian's words hung in the air.
"Partnership, Avery. In every sense."
As they stood alone in the dimly lit hallway, Sebastian's eyes locked onto Avery's.
Without a word, he reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.
Avery's skin tingled.
"Sebastian," she whispered.
His fingers traced her jawline.
"Avery, I've missed you," Sebastian whispered.
Their lips met in a soft, gentle kiss.
Avery's doubts melted away.
For a moment, nothing else mattered.
As they pulled back, Sebastian's eyes burned with intensity.
"I mean it, Avery. I want all of you."
Avery's heart skipped a beat.
"Sebastian, I..."
"Shh," he whispered.
"We'll discuss this later."
The sound of approaching guests interrupted their intimate moment.
Sebastian's smile hinted at promises to come.
Avery's heart raced.
What had she just gotten herself into?
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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...
