The Greedy Son-In-Law

nagging feeling that Ryan's charm masked a much darker agenda. Meanwhile, Ava, blissfully in love, began spending more time with Ryan and less with Claire, causing a rift between

ow Ryan had charmed teachers, manipulated friends, and even stolen credit for a school project that wasn't his. Don't trust him, Jake concluded. If he's dating your friend, she might just be another step on his ladder. The Perfect Illusion Unaware of Claire's investigation, Ava was growing more entangled in Ryan's plans. He began planting seeds of doubt about the people closest to her, subtly questioning their loyalty. "You know," Ryan said one evening as they sat on a park bench overlooking the campus, "Claire doesn't seem to like me very much." Ava frowned. "Claire's just... protective. She's been my best friend since we were kids." Ryan sighed, feigning reluctance. "I get that, but sometimes it feels like she doesn't trust me. Do you think she sees me as some kind of threat?" Ava shook her head. "No, she just doesn't know you like I do." Ryan smiled and brushed a strand of hair from her face. "As long as we trust each other, that's all that matters." Ava nodded, reassured by his words. Claire Confronts Ava That weekend, Claire couldn't hold back any longer. She cornered Ava in their apartment, her expression grim. "Ava, we need to talk about Ryan," Claire said, arms crossed. Ava groaned. "Claire, not this again. I know you don't like him, but-" "No,