Jonathan's smile remained fixed, but there was a flicker of frustration in his eyes. Ava maintained a polite smile. As the dance continued, Jonathan made another attempt, this time trying to pull her closer by the waist. Ava gracefully stepped back, creating a bit more space between them. She shot him a polite but firm look, silently asserting her boundaries. Jonathan chuckled awkwardly, trying to play it off as part of the dance.Jonathan, determined not to let Ava slip away so easily, stepped forward and took her hand again, attempting to lead her back into another dance. This time, he was more persistent, his hand repeatedly trying to find its way to her waist, itching lower each time.Ava's patience was wearing thin. She frowned, her voice low and firm. "Jonathan, stop. Don't cross boundaries.”Jonathan chuckled, his grip on her hand tightening slightly. "Oh, come on, Ava. This isn't a big deal. We're just dancing."Ava's eyes flashed with anger. "I don't like it," she said. "Al

Chen looked at Grandma Margaret. "Hello, I'm happy to see you."Grandma nodded. "Mr. Chen, our family is very happy for what you've done."Chen shook his head. "I didn't do anything much, just an order I followed.""Mr. Chen, this is my dad—""William Ainsley, right?" Mr. Chen interrupted. "Don't worry, before getting you the contract, everything has been known about you.""Oh wow!" Ava exclaimed and nodded.William smiled. "I'm glad Mr. Chen already knows my name.”Ava's mom, who had been seated and not caring much about what was going on, finally stood up. "Hello, Mr. Chen."Chen looked at her and nodded. "You must be Ava's mom. There's a resemblance."Ava nodded. "Yes, that is my mom."At that moment, Chen looked around, and his eyes fell on Ambrose, who was seated and just staring at him.Immediately he saw Ambrose, Chen's expression changed to anger. He clearly remembered what Ambrose had done to him at Ava's office. In that moment, he wanted to order his bodyguard to slap Ambros

I'm good, Mom. I'm really sorry for not calling," Ambrose said, his voice thick with emotion."It's fine, son. I didn't want to bother you since you're in your mother-in-law's house. There's nothing big, actually," his mom replied gently. "Are you being treated well? Living a good life?"Ambrose was quiet for a moment, contemplating whether to tell the truth. Finally, he lied, "Yes, I'm fine and getting the best treatment.”Ambrose was quiet for a moment, contemplating whether to tell the truth. Finally, he lied, "Yes, I'm fine and getting the best treatment.""Nice. I always knew your mother-in-law was a good person. You'll enjoy. Now tell me, son, when are you giving mummy a grandchild? It's been a year since you married.”Benjamin chuckled hearing that, knowing how impossible it was. He and Ava slept on different sides every night; he had never touched her. "Having a child isn't in my plan yet, Mom. I'm still young, and I want to make money to be able to take care of myself first a

Ava's eyes filled with confusion and conflict. "I don't know what to do," she admitted, looking between her mother and grandmother. "You do know, Ava," Elizabeth said softly, stepping closer and taking her daughter's hands. "You know what's right in your heart. Don't let the lure of wealth make you forget who you are and the values you've always held dear.” Ava looked down, biting her lip, deep down she knew her mom was right and didn't want to divorce Ambrose. On the other side too she was thinking of what her grandma would do if she disobeyed her. Lucas stepped forward. "Auntie Elizabeth, Grandma is right. Ambrose isn't good for Ava. He's been a burden to this family from the start. The Wei family young master can offer Ava so much more—wealth, status, and a real future. For Ambrose, he's a joke. Everyone knows he lives off Ava's earnings. Do you want Ava to keep living like this? The Wei family can give her a life of luxury and security." Lily also stepped forward, her expressi

"Get up. Sleep more for what? Will you keep sleeping when you have things to do?" she asked."Well," Ambrose sighed and then got up, rolling up his mat. He looked at Ava with a light smile and asked, "How was your night, wi..." He paused, changing the "wife" he wanted to say to "Ava."Ava didn't respond and turned around to walk out of the room."Wait, Ava, what do you want to eat today? Let me prepare something for you. Just let me do something great as a congratulations to you," he said with a light smile."Ask Grandma; she'll tell you what to prepare," Ava replied.Ambrose rushed and stood in front of her. "No, please, you rather say. I want to prepare what you want."Ava paused for a moment, then said, "Fine. Prepare congee with pork and century egg."Ambrose smiled. "Alright, consider it done. I'll make the best congee for you.”As Ava was about to walk away, Ambrose called out, "Last thing, Ava."Ava stopped and turned to face him, her expression showing mild irritation. "What i