Ava's 22nd birthday party was the social event of the season, with Lagos' elite in attendance. Ryan was invited, and Ava, determined to prove herself, made a point to impress him. She arrived at the party in a stunning outfit, her confidence boosted by the crowd of admirers surrounding her. Ryan, however, was unimpressed, seeing through her facade.
As the night wore on, Ava found herself drawn to Ryan, who was standing alone, observing the party with a mixture of amusement and disdain. They struck up a conversation, and for the first time, Ava felt like she was being seen, not as a spoiled heiress, but as a woman with thoughts and feelings. Ryan, too, was surprised by the intelligent and witty woman beneath the surface.
Over the next few weeks, Ava and Ryan's conversations grew more frequent, and their mutual attraction became harder to ignore. Ava's parents were oblivious to the danger, convinced that Ryan was just doing his job. But as Ava's transformation accelerated, she began to realize her feelings for Ryan went far beyond a mere crush.