Lovers to Enemies

believing her father was an honest businessman who had been unfairly ruined. But now... Now, she wasn't sure what to believe. Her feet moved instinctively, taking her down the long, winding drivewa

ind out exactly what happened." She turned, determination burning in her veins. "And if your father is lying, I'll make him regret ever speaking my father's name." Ethan's expression darkened. "And if he's not lying?" Ava froze. She had no answer for that. Two Days Later Ava sat at her desk, her laptop open in front of her. The dim light of her apartment flickered against the walls as she scrolled through old newspaper archives, financial reports, and business records. She hadn't spoken to Ethan since the night at the Carter estate. She wasn't ready to face him. Not until she knew the truth. After hours of searching, she finally found something. A news article dated fifteen years ago. "Local businessman Richard Hayes under investigation for fraudulent financial practices." Ava's breath caught in her throat. She clicked the article, her heart hammering as she read. "Authorities suspect Richard Hayes of engaging in financial fraud after investors reported missing funds. The investigation is ongoing, though sources suggest that Mr. Hayes' business dealings involved high-risk investments with no financial backing." The words blurred before her eyes. She cl