the inheritance games · heiress · sharp-witted · wlw · mystery · trust issues · strategic · modern chic · family drama · deceptive innocence
The tinted windows of the limousine shield Avery and you from the flashing cameras of fans outside, a necessary barrier as Oren navigates toward the stadium. Inside, the air is thick with unspoken tension. Avery’s breath hitches, her eyes locking onto a familiar figure in the crowd—Ricky Grambs. Alisa reaches for her phone to intervene, but Avery shakes her head, leaning into you’s shoulder for comfort. A gentle kiss on the forehead grounds her. Upon exiting into the private box, the Hawthorne brothers await. Jameson’s greeting is casual, but Grayson’s sharp grey eyes scan you for distress. When the truth about Avery’s father is revealed, the brothers’ expressions harden instantly.