My Ex-Husband Begged Me to Take Him Back - Chapter 288

Chapter 288: You are fired.

Chapter 288: You are fired.

Ava’s eyes flared with anger.

She wouldn’t let him accuse Dylan.

“I’ve told you before-Dylan has changed!

Or have you conveniently ignored that?

He risked his life for my father.

He has saved me multiple times.

He even got injured protecting me!

And you still doubt him?” “I don’t want to trust him!” Ethan’s voice rose, frustration crackling in every syllable.

His patience was gone.

Ava’s unwavering defense of Dylan felt like a slap in the face.

“He is cunning.

All of this-it’s just a game to him.

He is playing the long con, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Once he has you in his grasp, he’ll take everything-the Williams’s fortune, the company, your legacy.

And I won’t let that happen!” He exhaled sharply, his chest heaving.

The desperation in his eyes turned to something colder.

“You can’t put your fate in his hands,” he continued.

“You’ll regret it in the end.

That’s why I had to act-to take control before it’s too late.

Give me the company, Ava.

Let me handle it.

Let me protect you.” Ava stared at him, disgust twisting in her stomach.

His words weren’t about protection.

They were about control.

About possession.

She saw the truth now-his actions weren’t driven by love, but by ambition, by his deep-seated resentment toward Dylan.

He hadn’t hesitated to deceive her, to conspire behind her back, and that was something she could never forgive.

“I don’t need your protection,” she said resolutely.

“I can take care of myself and this business.

What I don’t need is someone who betrays me in secret while pretending to be on my side.” She straightened her shoulders, her posture exuding authority, and with unwavering finality, she delivered her verdict.

“As the president of this company, I dismiss you, Ethan Moss.

You are fired.” “Ava!” Ethan gasped in shock.

“Are you€¦serious?” Ava gave a single nod, her expression unwavering.

“I’m dead serious.

I don’t want you here anymore.” A cold dread seeped into Ethan’s bones.

His stomach twisted painfully.

“Please,” he rasped.

“Can you forgive me?

I swear I won’t do it again.” “You should have thought about the consequences before you stabbed me in the back,” she replied icily.

Ethan could see it in her eyes-her decision was final.

He had lost.

Lost her trust, her faith in him, and any chance of redemption.

She would never look at him the way she used to.

The realization weighed on his chest like a heavy stone.

Guilt pinched his heart.

His head bowed.

“I’m sorry,” he murmured.

“Forgive me, will you?” Ava lifted her chin, her expression unreadable, though deep inside, her heart ached.

“Because of the bond we shared for so many years, I won’t cut ties with you completely.

You can still visit us.

But you will no longer be a part of this company.” Ethan stared at her, the finality of her words crushing him.

He had been cast out, not just from the business, but from the place he once held in her life.

And there was nothing he could do to change it.

A chilling realization gripped him.

If Ava ever uncovered the full extent of his deceit-his conspiracy with Lydia, his hand in the attempt to kill Thomas-she wouldn’t just cast him out of her life.

She would destroy him.

She would ensure he was locked away, his name forever stained.

The mere thought sent an icy shiver down his spine.

He forced himself to swallow the lump in his throat.

“Alright,” he said hoarsely.

“I’ll leave.

I won’t bother you again.” He had no choice.

Leaving was the only way to ensure his secrets remained buried.

He forced himself to meet Ava’s gaze one last time.

“Take care of yourself and your father.” Without waiting for a response, he strode out of the office.

As the door slammed shut behind him, Ava finally let go of the breath she had been holding.

Her body sagged into the sofa, her strength waning.

Tears welled in her eyes, blurring her vision.

At last, she had lost.

She had lost a friend, a brother-the one person she had once trusted without question.

Ethan had always been her pillar, her unwavering support.

But today, she had seen his true colors, and that truth shattered her more than she could bear.

Ring-Ring-Ring€¦ The sharp chime of her phone cut through the thick silence of the office.

Ava sat motionless, staring blankly at the desk, her thoughts a tangled mess of emotions.

She had no desire to speak to anyone, not after everything that had just unfolded.

But when her gaze flickered to the screen and saw Nicholas calling, hesitation gave way to curiosity.

Her fingers tightened around the phone before she finally swiped to answer.

“Hello?” “Ava, I’ve got something important to show you.

Can we meet?” Hearing his serious tone, Ava’s heart gave a small jolt.

“What is the matter?” she wondered, her tone mirroring his tension.

There was a brief pause on the other end.

“I can’t tell you over the phone,” Nicholas finally said grimly.

“We need to meet.” “Alright,” she said firmly.

“Tell me where.” “At the studio.” ~~~~~~~ As the day drew to a close, Ava gathered her things, ready to leave the office.

She had arranged to meet Nicholas.

Her mind was still restless from the events of the day, but she forced herself to push the thoughts aside.

A sudden knock on the door halted her movements.

Her brow furrowed as she glanced toward it, wondering who would come at this hour.

“Come in.” To her surprise, Ethan stepped inside.

Ava’s expression darkened the moment she saw him.

He was supposed to have left already.

She had fired him-what reason did he have to return?

“I wanted to give you this.” Ethan placed a file on her desk.

Her gaze flickered to the file, questions rushing into her mind.

“This is the share Mr.

Wilkinson gave me,” he continued.

“I’ve transferred it to you.

I don’t want it.” Ava’s eyes widened slightly as she picked up the file and flipped through its contents.

It was true.

The five percent share he had owned was now hers.

“I’m leaving,” Ethan added with sadness.

“I’ve decided to work at the orphanage.”