The rhythmic tapping of computer keys filled Ava's office as she pored over financial reports. Her brow furrowed in concentration, she barely noticed when her phone began to vibrate on the desk. The soft buzzing seemed to echo in the quiet room, a stark contrast to the rapid-fire clicking of her fingers on the keyboard.
Glancing at the screen, Ava saw an unknown number. She hesitated for a moment, her finger hovering over the answer button. In the past week, she'd received more calls from strangers than she had in the last year. With a resigned sigh, she answered, "Hello?"
"Ms. Taylor?" a peppy voice chirped, far too cheerful for Ava's current mood. "This is Samantha from Celebrity Buzz. We were hoping to get a quick statement about your father's passing and the rumors surrounding his will—"
