Ava's POV

“How?” I muttered. “Did he mention it to you or did you in any way give him a confirmation that I was behind it?”

“No,” he replied simply.

Seeing how physically strained he was, I didn’t want him to bother about bearing the weight. Besides, it was my idea and I honestly thought everything would go according to plan. Who knew this CEO would be sceptical instead of overexcited about the news?

“It's okay. I'll handle it from here.”

“I'm so sorry it had to go this way even though a part of me feels it's right. It's a result of your hard work and you deserve to...