Ava’s POV

I turned to Orion, who looked both relieved and conflicted. “She actually did it,” he murmured, almost to himself.

“She didn’t have a choice,” I replied, setting the phone down.

Orion’s gaze softened as he looked at me. “You were brilliant, Ava. I don’t know how you do it.”

I shrugged, trying to downplay the adrenaline still coursing through my veins. “Someone had to put her in her place.”

Rose chuckled, but there was a hint of admiration in her tone. “Remind me never to get on your bad side, boss.”

Despite the victory, a lingering unease settled over me. Chloe’s confession was public, but the fight wasn’t...