Chapter 53: The dark past
As the car stopped in front of her father’s house, Nicholas stepped out first, moving swiftly to open the door for Ava.
Ava stepped out, her gaze meeting his with a hint of gratitude. The evening air was crisp, ruffling her hair. She offered him a soft, appreciative smile, pushing her hair behind her hair.
"Thanks for the ride," she said sincerely.
Nicholas returned her smile. "It’s my pleasure that I could help you."
Ava nodded, her heart lighter from the day’s whirlwind events, and with a final wave, she turned and walked through the gate.
Nicholas stood there until she entered the house. He got into the car, his gaze moving to the rearview mirror. A smirk formed on his lips as he caught sight of Ethan’s car parked a little away from there.
He had noticed Ethan’s car the second they pulled up to Ava’s house. Nicholas knew Ethan was watching, and that’s exactly why he had deliberately opened the door for Ava and expressed his care for her. It was a strategic move, a declaration in their silent battle.
This rivalry between him and Ethan had started long ago. Ethan wouldn’t have even made it through the entrance exams and secured Thomas’s sponsorship back then if it hadn’t been for his help with his studies. He had stolen the opportunities that rightfully belonged to him.
Now, Nicholas was determined to reclaim everything, bit by bit, including Ava’s attention. The game had just begun, and he had every intention of winning.
Inside his car, Ethan rolled his hands on the steering wheel as frustration coursed through him. The tension in his jaw mirrored the storm brewing in his mind. He couldn’t shake the unsettling image of Ava and Nicholas together, igniting a deep-seated anger that he struggled to suppress.
Why was Ava taking an interest in Nicholas Baker all of a sudden?