048 My Brave Little Treasure

Sebastian’s POV

I don’t know what to make of what happened today.

Olivia has been one of those mean girls since high school, so I wouldn’t trust any of her words. But Ava was never close to her. So I couldn’t imagine how the misunderstanding could happen… IF that’s what it was.

I have never doubted Ava before, no matter what she says. But I don’t feel that sure about it now, not after when she lied about telling Jack of Scar’s message. Not after Gabriel panicked about “always let Ava know if Scar tries to escape home“.

Ava can lie. That’s a concept I wouldn’t accept before.

“Sebastian, what’s wrong?” Ava tilts her head innocently as I take her to this corner, a warm smile in her eyes. The eyes that I have trusted all my life.

I want to trust her. But I no longer see the guilt and fear a moment ago about her ” innocent misunderstanding“.

They disappeared too fast.

me what happened,

guy. The suits on him cost at least six figures. That’s how

the dress. He wanted to solve it peacefully. So did I. But I know the truth is uglier than what came

being lied to.

freezes a second, then tears mixed with hurt crawl into her eyes: “What- are you saying, Sebastian? You think

don’t like seeing pain in her eyes. I have sworn

soften my voice, “You were there, so I want to know exactly why Lilith Grey

I know that. Scar knows that. And so does Ava. She literally said that to Scar’s face. I don’t want to assume so darkly of Ava, but I can’t

about putting Grey under

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a direct accusation about the dress, that much is clear. Not that I took Ava’s words, but if Olivia Keen heard it, she would

asks with her

handle

I might have bragged about that to Olivia, is that okay with you?!”

the other thing I wanted to-

all

her invitation this time, and asking for a ride. I didn’t doubt her. I just thought it was Scar’s way of probing me with Ava again. Something along the lines of now that the divorce is on the table,

If I wanted the

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