Chapter 25

Ava’s eyebrows shot up in disbelief. To Ava, it was laughable to think that someone like Dave—a nobody—could even get close to the mansion, let alone, lodge there!

“Right,” she scoffed, folding her arms tighter.

“You haven't even desisted from being such a shameless braggart!

We both know you couldn’t go near such a place, let alone, logde there. You’re just sulking over what happened last night, and instead of apologizing, you’re getting worse!”

Dave didn’t bother to argue. He knew there was no point in trying to convince Ava of anything.

Her mind was already made up, and her disdain for him was evident in every word she spoke.

She had assumed he was lying, just as she had assumed he lied about the gifts and invitations last night!

Ava looked straight into Dave's eyes. She didn’t want to waste any more time pretending to be something they weren’t.

“Listen, Dave,” she began with a firm voice, “before my grandfather arrives, we need to talk.

Now, I want you to reject whatever pro