aphic design job with a new, chic bob that

lingered a little too long on my s

Ava? Very

t audio recorder on his desk. I didn't tu

of our previous 'performance reviews.' I'm sure HR would find them very interesting. Or, yo

er, then at me. The col

ed agreement and a check that would co

he city skyline. I packed my things, leaving Liam's boxes neatly stacked by the door. I took the A

ing. The haircut, the job, the apa

calculating son of a bitch. Good for you. This i

a lavish affair at a vineyard in the Hill Country. Liam was suppo

are going to walk in there looking like a godde

want reve

c relations. His reputation is everything

furniture, and started freelancing, quickly landing a few big clients. I felt lighter,

efully: a stunning, emerald green silk dress that made

mination. The ceremony was beautiful. The reception was held in a gr

g to Maya wh

e successful architect. She was in a pale pink dress, clinging to his arm, laughing up at hi

First to them, then to me. I co

"Don't you dare hide.

held high. I could feel his

alled my name. "Ava Thom

d professor from the UT School of Architecture. He was a lege

genuinely happy to see h

. "I almost didn't recognize you. I hear Liam is

loe still attached to his side

to see you, sir. A

is tone suddenly cool. "She's Maya's best frien

. Everyone was watching. This

eet, serene smile tha

sleeping with for months before he broke up with me over text message. He's very generous. He even paid h

gasp went thr

Liam looked like he'd b

his expression one of utter d

t stood there, exposed and humiliated, in the center