Ava suddenly stopped. Her jaw throbbed with annoyance.

"You said you didn't come with threats?" She turned around with furrowed brows. "Do you realize what you're doing? You're threatening me."

Eva smiled slyly. "I'm not threatening you, Ava. I just tell you what will happen next if you still insist on not letting me in."

"I will explain to Mom that this is Mr. Harper's order."

"Do you think she cares?" Eva raised an eyebrow. Her tone was challenging. "What she wants is to meet me. She ...