Ava's POV

"Just go home," I sighed, walking past her to James's office.

"But Ava, your–"

"Go home, Cordelia," my voice echoed through the hallway.

"Come in," James responded after I knocked the second time.

I couldn't help but squint my eyes towards Peter the moment I walked in. I could feel that the atmosphere around us had changed, and Peter wasn't even looking me in the eyes.

"Excuse me, boss," he whispered and vanished like the wind.

I swallowed hard, choosing to ...