“…” Ava Thompson was somewhat speechless; this man’s train of thought was too far-fetched.
Meeting Jason King’s black hole-like captivating gaze, she clarified again, “I really didn’t see anything.”
“What did you come into my room for?”
“I…” Ava was about to answer when her phone rang again.
Hearing the ringtone, she suddenly remembered her appointment with her fiancé.
She had already wasted a lot of time. Glancing at Jason King, she said, “I’m sorry, I have something urgent,” and hurriedly pushed past him and ran out.
After she rushed out, Jason King’s long, deep, captivating eyes dimmed slightly as he couldn’t help but think of the little girl who had sought his help eight years ago.
At that moment, two men in suits walked in.
One of the men, looking respectful, reported to him, “President, Mr. Fang has scheduled a meeting with you in three days at Shengtian.”
…
Ava Thompson, who had hurried out, was now standing in front of another door. This time, she carefully looked at the door number before raising her hand to knock.
Almost as soon as she knocked, the door opened.
However, when she saw who opened the door, a hint of surprise flickered in her light brown almond-shaped eyes. “Sofia Davis, what are you doing here?”
Sofia Davis was her cousin, who often looked down on her.
Sofia was only wrapped in a bath towel, and her body was covered in hickeys. After glancing at Ava Thompson with disdain, she said irritably, “Ava Thompson, why are you so late? Ethan Carter and I have been waiting for you for a long time.”
Upon hearing this, Ava Thompson was even more shocked. Her gaze fell on Sofia, and noticing the marks on her body, her almond eyes widened a bit, and a bad premonition washed over her.
“You guys…”
Just as she was about to speak, Ethan Carter emerged from the bathroom in a bathrobe.
Seeing Ava, surprise and displeasure flashed in his black eyes. “What are you doing here?”
“Ethan Carter, it’s obvious she’s stalking us shamelessly,” Sofia Davis said sweetly as she walked up to Ethan and leaned into his embrace.
Ava Thompson’s eyes widened again, fully realizing what was happening.
Her reddened gaze turned toward Ethan Carter, hiding the pain of betrayal. “So this is the surprise you were so eager for me to see…”
As she spoke, her eyes misted over, and she forced a smile that bordered on tears. “It’s indeed quite a surprise.”
Ethan Carter met her eyes filled with grief and anger, asking, “When did I ask you to come?”
“Ethan Carter, I told you, it’s because she investigated us and followed us. We were going to disclose our relationship to her sooner or later, so being caught like this is just perfect,” Sofia Davis said flirtatiously, linking her arm with Ethan’s. “Ethan Carter, you should take this opportunity to tell her who you really love.”
Ethan Carter had indeed been planning to come clean with Ava Thompson in the next few days.
Narrowing his eyes slightly, he coldly looked at Ava and spoke in a flat tone devoid of emotion. “Ava Thompson, since you caught us, there’s no need for me to deceive you any longer. Listen carefully, I’ve always been toying with you. I, Ethan Carter, have never loved you. The one I love is your cousin, Sofia Davis.”
Hearing this, Ava Thompson felt a sharp pain in her heart. With eyes filled with anger, she looked at Ethan in disbelief. “Is what you said true? Why are you doing this? If you love Sofia Davis, why did you pursue me and propose?”
If it weren’t for the fact that the man standing in front of her was indeed Ethan Carter, she would have found it hard to believe that the person speaking to her was the same man who had respected her and been gentle and caring toward her.
Ethan Carter’s cold and disdainful gaze fell on her face, absorbing the anger and disappointment in her eyes.
Then he spoke with a tone of disgust and hatred, “How else would you feel pain? I enjoy seeing you in this state of suffering. Don’t look at me with those angry eyes; you brought this upon yourself.”
Sofia Davis chimed in from the side, “Exactly, Ava Thompson, if you hadn’t acted so desperate, how would Ethan Carter have had the chance to toy with you? Now, you can just get lost.”
Hearing Sofia’s words, Ava Thompson felt a surge of anger rise within her. At that moment, she was no longer sad; she was furious.
Clenching her fists, she wanted to rush forward and slap the two of them, the scummy man and the shameless woman.
“Are you still not going to get out?” Seeing her still standing there, Sofia Davis grabbed a coffee cup and threw it at her.