CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN - Tangled Histories

If she came to him with this information, would he see it as an act of loyalty and honesty, or would he feel betrayed all over again, his private family history exposed? As the sun rose higher in the sky, Ava found herself at an impasse. The right path forward seemed murky, clouded by competing loyalties and ethical considerations. She knew that whatever decision she made would have far-reaching consequences, not just for Max and herself, but for everyone connected to Bennett Industries and beyond. With a heavy sigh, Ava closed the notebook and placed it in a secure drawer. She needed time to think, to weigh all the potential outcomes before making a decision that could change everything. As she prepared for another day at the office, her mind continued to churn with possibilities and doubts. The notebook's secrets weighed heavily on her conscience, a constant reminder of the power she now held and the responsibility that came with it. Ava knew that sooner or later, she would have