Chapter 9

Knowing she had to act quickly, Ava devised a plan to escape. She played along, feigning ignorance while secretly gathering evidence. But Ethan was always watching, always one step ahead. The game had shifted, and now, it was a matter of survival. She confided in a colleague, subtly dropping hints about Ethan’s behavior. She left messages on her phone in case anything happened. She knew she had to be careful, but she also knew time was running out.