My Ex-Husband Begged Me to Take Him Back - Chapter 175

Chapter 175: She is a trouble.

Chapter 175: She is a trouble.

“Yes.” “I see€¦” There was a brief hesitation before Nicholas added, “I looked into where he went and found out he traveled to Hawaii.

But I couldn’t uncover the reason for his trip.

Everything was kept confidential.” “It’s okay,” Ava responded lightly, trying to downplay the situation.

Dylan had already confided in her.

“I talked to him, and he explained everything.” “Oh, so you know now.” “Yes.

It was about some internal company matters.

But everything has been resolved.” “That’s great.” Nicholas’s tone carried a faint trace of disappointment.

He had secretly hoped Dylan’s secretive trip would widen the rift between him and Ava, giving him a reason to step in again.

But it seemed they had worked through their misunderstandings.

It was good that Ava had resolved issues with Dylan.

Despite Dylan’s arrogance, Nicholas had noticed the man’s genuine affection for her.

If Dylan could temper his impulsive nature and become more sensible, he might be able to provide Ava with the happiness she deserved.

A faint, bittersweet smile curved Nicholas’s lips.

At that point in his life, Nicholas knew he couldn’t hold on to her.

He couldn’t tie her up into a relationship for his selfish desire.

‘She deserves someone who can be with her for the rest of her life, not someone like me who can die anytime,’ he mumbled in his mind.

“Sorry for troubling you with that,” Ava said, feeling self-conscious about how hastily she had asked him to check on Dylan.

Instead, she could have talked to Dylan directly.

“Don’t be.

It’s a pleasure that I was able to help you.

Okay, I’m hanging up now.

If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call me.” Ava sighed softly as she ended the call, her heart feeling slightly lighter.

She had a warm smile on her face, replacing the tension that had gripped her all morning.

With her doubts and worries melted away, Ava felt a surge of determination rise within her.

With lightness in her mood, she headed to her office.

Because of the chaos in the office, she had wasted enough time and hadn’t started the day’s work yet.

Settling into her chair, Ava powered up her laptop and logged in, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the keyboard.

Ava wanted to repay Dylan’s favor for standing up for her.

Dylan had trusted her to dig deeper into the Carter Group, and she wasn’t going to let him down.

There was something off about their data-discrepancies that didn’t quite add up.

But there was still a lot to learn before she could establish that Carter Group was not a good fit for a partnership.

She resolved to learn everything she could about the company as soon as possible.

Ava leaned forward, her brows furrowed in concentration as she reviewed the reports and spreadsheets she had compiled over the past few days.

She made some phone calls to those who might provide more insight into the Carter Group’s dealings.

With each call, she jotted down notes.

The scattered puzzle of data began to take shape, revealing patterns that hinted at something more sinister lurking beneath their polished exterior.

A faint smile tugged at her lips again as she pressed save on her latest findings.

“That’s it,” she mumbled, confidence brimming in her eyes.

~~~~~~~~~~ While she was busy working at the office, Dylan and Lilianna met at a restaurant.

They sat across from each other in the softly lit private chamber.

“Lilianna, I am a bit disappointed with you,” Dylan complained.

“The moment Henry came to town, it’s like we stopped existing for you.

You haven’t visited us once.

Why are you staying there?

Why not come and stay with us?” “With whom?” Lilianna shot back.

“Ava is not even there.

She left the villa the second you went away on your business trip.” “I asked her to stay with her father,” he replied evenly, his expression composed, hoping to ease her concerns.

“Don’t play dumb with me, Dylan,” Lilianna snapped.

“I know things aren’t fine between you and Ava.

She didn’t even invite us to her birthday.

Her birthday, Dylan!

She celebrated it with her friends and family but left us out.

Doesn’t that tell you something?

She doesn’t want to be with you.

And now, on top of that, these rumors€¦” She gritted her teeth in anger.

“She is clearly got someone else in her life.” Dylan’s playful demeanor evaporated, replaced by a somber seriousness.

Her words hit him hard, stirring a restlessness that he tried to suppress.

“That’s not true,” he said firmly, though his voice betrayed a flicker of doubt.

He paused, collecting himself before continuing.

“Ava and Nicholas are just friends.

Someone is targeting Ava, trying to ruin her reputation.” Lilianna wasn’t convinced.

“It’s okay if she is having an affair with some guy,” she hissed.

“I don’t blame her.

You broke her trust, Dylan.

You hurt her.

What did you expect?

Any woman would do what Ava is doing.” Dylan flinched inwardly, but he didn’t respond, his jaw tightening.

“And you,” Lilianna continued, her anger bubbling to the surface, “instead of punishing Erica, you are bringing her back.

You lifted the ban on her.

Why?” Dylan knew Lydia would fill Lilianna with this information, but he hadn’t expected it would happen so fast.

“Who told you?

Lydia?” His voice dropped several degrees, cold and sharp.

“It’s not about who told me.” Lilianna put her palms flat on the table and leaned forward, her gaze accusatory.

“It’s about the fact that you’re letting Erica come back.

Why, Dylan?

Why would you make such a reckless decision?

Don’t you realize how furious Ava will be when she finds out?

That woman nearly killed Ava, and now you’re giving her another chance to destroy her.

Do you have any idea what kind of hell Erica will unleash if she is back?” “I have my reason.” Lilianna wasn’t having it.

“No reason can justify this, Dylan,” she spat, cutting him short.

“You’re inviting disaster, not just for Ava, but for yourself too.

Erica isn’t just trouble-she is a ticking time bomb.

And if you let her anywhere near you, she’ll drag you down with her.” Dylan remained silent, his mind whirring as Lilianna continued.

“She is desperate, Dylan,” Lilianna pressed, her voice rising with urgency.

“Do you know why?

She has a gambling habit.” “Gambling?” Lilianna gave a curt nod.

“Yes.

Erica’s neck-deep in debt, and she needs money-fast.

I overheard Lydia talking to her on the phone.

Erica was practically begging for money.

I am telling you €“ Erica’s desperation makes her dangerous.

She is a trouble. Don’t let her come back.

Keep your distance from this mother and daughter.

Or else, you will be in a great danger.”