Amelia was growing suspicious, but Ava had expertly deflected her concerns. Lisa was still in the dark about her true identity, and the congress was moving forward, with Jackson unaware of the impending doom that awaited him.

Ava's mind raced with the next steps in her plan. She would continue to manipulate the situation, pushing Jackson to the edge until he had no choice but to come crawling to her. The thought brought a hint of a smile to her lips as she sat I front of the rooms ...