The Masked Billionaire

As he removed his mask, his face was revealed, and Avery's eyes widened in shock. She gasped, her voice trembling, "You...you...you..." Her knees buckled, and she felt herself weaken.

Cedric's face, once hidden, now shone with a gentle plea, "I know you're hurt, Avery, but give me a chance to explain, please understand..."

But Avery's shock turned to horror, and she turned to flee, her feet pounding the ground in a desperate bid for escape.

Cedric gave chase, his longer strides easily catching up to her.