Chapter 69: The hidden motive
Nicholas’s face twisted with fury as he processed Ethan’s words. "So you tried to kill me!" he let out a scornful growl, his frown deepening. "Just to take a chance? Do you really think your selfish ambitions justify what you did? No, they don’t. I trusted you—I treated you like family, like a brother. You’ve proven yourself worse than any enemy."
The tension between them escalated as they locked their eyes fiercely.
"I won’t let you harm me and my family," Ethan grumbled as he straightened up, standing firm.
"Your family?" Nicholas scoffed sarcastically. "You actually think the Williams family is yours!"
Ethan’s expression hardened. "The Williams trust me. Mr. Williams has always been like a father to me, and I admire him as one."
He lifted his chin, his confidence shining in his eyes. "Tonight, we’re celebrating Ava’s freedom—she is finally single, and I’m ready to show her how I feel. Mr. Williams will make me his son-in-law soon. The Williams’ business, their fortune—it’ll all be mine, and I won’t let you ruin that. Stay out of my way. Or you’ll regret it."
With that, Ethan dashed out the door.
Nicholas watched him go, fists clenched, his jaw tight with anger. He finally understood Ethan’s hidden motive. "So that’s it. You’ve been waiting for your chance to claim the Williams fortune all along," he muttered. "Dream on. I’m going to expose you...slowly."
When Ethan arrived at the Williams family house, his gaze immediately found Ava, radiant in a deep red gown that accentuated her elegance. She was laughing softly with her father, pouring champagne into glasses, her every move graceful and inviting. Ethan’s pulse quickened; he could barely keep his eyes off her.
His presence caught her attention. "Ethan!" Ava turned, flashing him a warm smile. "You’re just in time. Come and join us."
Thomas also turned toward him and flashed a warm smile.