The Greedy Son-In-Law

rk eyes filled with feigned sincerity. "Ava Grace Carter," he repeated, his voice softer now, "you've made me the happiest man alive. Will you marry me?" For a moment, Ava couldn'

ed to impress. "I wanted to do this in person," Ava said, beaming as she held up her hand to display the ring. "Ryan and I are engaged!" Eleanor's smile was polite, but her eyes darted to Richard, who maintained a stoic expression. "Well, congratulations," Eleanor said carefully. "This is certainly... exciting news." Richard leaned forward, his steely gaze fixed on Ryan. "Marriage is a serious commitment," he said. "Have you thought about how you'll support each other in the long term?" "Absolutely," Ryan replied smoothly. "I've been working on a business plan that I believe has real potential. With Ava's support and guidance, I think we can create something incredible together." Richard's eyes narrowed. "With Ava's support? Or with her resources?" Ryan chuckled nervously. "I didn't mean it like that, sir. I only meant that Ava inspires me to dream bigger." Richard didn't respond, but his silence was heavy. Ava, sensing the tension, quickly changed the subject. The Pre-Nuptial Agreement A week later, Richard called Ava to his office. The Carter family's penthouse overlooked the city, its floor-to-ceiling windows offering a breathtaking view. Ava sat across from her father, her engagement ring sparkling under the soft light. "You seem happy, Ava," Richard began, his tone neutral. "I am," Ava replied. "Ryan makes me happy." Richard nodded slowly. "I hope that's true. But I need to protect you. I've asked my legal team to draft a prenuptial agreement." Ava frowned. "A prenup? Dad, that's not necessary. Ryan isn't after my money." Richard leaned forward, his expression grave. "Ava, I've built this empire for you. Everything I've done has been to secure your future. If Ryan truly loves you, he won't have a problem signing it." Ava hesitate