The atmosphere seemed empty for a moment with the silence that fell over the hall of that event that was on the verge of being canceled. There was Daniel Busch, with his elegant demeanor and his beard trimmed in a style different from the French style, which definitely gave him a more youthful look. Without further delay, he took a step into the hall.Daniel moved gracefully among the tables, taking his time to greet everyone present. He exchanged greetings with great courtesy, as if he had all the time in the world. When he reached Karen's table, she tried to speak to him more closely, but her initiative failed as Daniel didn't even look her in the eyes."Karen... a pleasure," was the only thing that came out of Daniel's lips, followed by a light pat on the back of her hand."Daniel? Wait, let's talk..." she murmured with eyes filled with emotion as she saw him, stretching her hand as if, with helplessness, she tried to reach him, but it was impossible.The ladies next to Karen only
Karen called Mrs. Daniela to stand by her side and also called Patrick, an undercover investigator working for the Busch family. The tall, overweight man walked to the front without looking at Daniel, then handed Karen a yellow folder and headed to the back of the hall, turning on a device that displayed images on the wall.Without erasing that triumphant smile, Karen spoke up and turned to look at Ava, who was hugging herself to calm what she was going through."I think it's time to dismantle this little play and let everyone know the truth about the kind of imposter this woman is," said Karen, while some images passed before everyone's eyes."In reality, the woman present here is not called Ava Spencer; her real name is Ava López, a poor and ambitious woman who clearly enamored and deceived Mr. Busch because she was interested in the family's money. There is no other reason!"I suspected it, and it turned out to be true!" Mrs. Daniela nodded, arms crossed, looking proud of everythin
Two months later...In a luxury hotel located on a private island, with a splendid view of the sea and the exterior filled with tropical flora, a couple was enjoying the pleasant sensation of intimacy. There was nothing and no one to interfere with this moment filled with love and passion.The room was illuminated by the rays of the sun, almost announcing noon, but there was no doubt that the couple of lovers did not yet want to leave that refuge exclusive to the two of them.A couple of white robes were strewn on the floor at the entrance of the shower, and on the table, the trays from the delicious breakfast that Daniel and Ava had shared a couple of hours ago were still present.Within those four walls, the sounds of sweet words, moist kisses, and varying intensities of moans echoed.The couple of enamored spouses were entranced in their moment, unconcerned about how sweaty they both were, as they were in the midst of their third session of the day, making love as if their lives de
Daniel Busch checked his watch for the third time, anxiety and anticipation gnawing at him. He was about to meet his former business rival, and to make matters worse, his ex-lover, Karen Hastings; she had summoned him for an important meeting.The last time they spoke was at a conference in New York, and it didn't end well. Now, they were meeting at an elegant restaurant in the heart of Barcelona, and he wasn't looking forward to it. He knew she had something up her sleeve.As he entered the restaurant, he was greeted by the aroma of delicious food, the clinking of glasses, and the sound of a beautiful piano melody in the background. The hostess directed him to a table near the window, from where he could see the bustling street outside. Daniel sat down and waited for Karen Hastings, his mind filled with thoughts of the past and the present.Suddenly, he noticed a young woman approaching his table. She was petite and beautiful, with long, curly hair and a warm smile."Good evening, si
—Hello? Hello? —said insistently before realizing that the call had cut off with her phone falling.Ava felt overwhelmed by the proposal Daniel had just made to her over the phone. She knew her answer would affect not only her life but also Daniel's, her family's, and their entire world in general.She went to bed without having dinner, her heart pounding. Her mother noticed her strangeness, but soon returned to her usual concerns and decided not to question her. Maybe it was nothing serious.After a night of waking up unable to get a good sleep, in the morning Ava knew she needed fresh air and to go for a walk to clear her mind. So, she got up much earlier than usual. Her mother was still asleep, exhausted from taking care of her husband, who was sick.As she walked through the park, she remembered how it all started, how Daniel had fallen in love with her from the first time he saw her in the restaurant where she worked as a waitress.How could she, a working-class girl, accept marr
Ava felt overwhelmed by the responsibility she had taken on by accepting Daniel Busch's marriage proposal that same morning. After finishing work, she arrived home, greeted her family quickly, and headed to her room. Anxiety quickly set in, her heart racing.She felt her hands becoming sweaty and cold, and the weather wasn't helping with all the nervousness about her future decisions. She was about to tell her family about her fake engagement, but she didn't know where to start. What were the right words? As she prepared to leave the house, her phone rang, and she answered it immediately."Ava? How are you?" It was her father's weak voice. He was still in the hospital, recovering from cancer treatment."Don't worry about me; I'm getting better every day," she told him.Ava felt a lump in her throat, hearing her father's voice, knowing that her mother had told him how sick he was. He had always been her rock, her source of support in difficult times, but she couldn't understand why he
They were mere millimeters apart; Ava felt like her heart was about to burst from her chest when Daniel noticed her nervousness. He pulled back slightly to get a better look at her and scrutinized her with his beautiful jet-black eyes.He gently took her hands in his while caressing the diamond on the ring he had placed on her ring finger, sighed, and said:"Ava, I know this is a fake engagement, but I want you to know that I will respect and care for you deeply."She nodded, feeling overwhelmed by Daniel's gesture.Suddenly, without saying anything, he leaned in and gave her a soft kiss on the lips, pressing gently, and a sigh escaped him involuntarily. Ava tried to hide her surprise but couldn't help feeling a bit uncomfortable, unlike him.When Daniel pulled away, his lips made a smacking sound. Ava discreetly looked around, making sure no one was scrutinizing them closely. Daniel smiled and dared to ask:"Tell me... Did you like that, Ava?"Ava bit her lower lip and replied with a
After a few days and a long workday, Daniel and Ava arrived at the businessman's apartment, located in one of the city's most luxurious buildings. She had never been inside, so nervousness settled in her chest. He noticed it immediately and smiled, taking her hand as they both began to explore the premises.Once inside, Ava was amazed by the opulent and elegant decoration, which was in stark contrast to her humble and modest home. Daniel led her to the bedroom he had set aside exclusively for her and showed her a collection of haute couture dresses, each more beautiful and sophisticated than the last.Ava felt a bit intimidated by the situation but tried to maintain a positive and grateful attitude."These are for you," said Daniel, pointing at the dresses. "I want you to look spectacular at our upcoming business dinner."Ava was overwhelmed by the attention and money Daniel was spending on her. However, she felt a bit uncomfortable when she saw the etiquette governess who was there t