“Sometimes when you want to concentrate your thoughts and efforts on yourselves, you still can’t avoid those people who are looking to destroy you.”
“Nia, who are you referring to?” Kendrick asked curiously.
“Naya Mendez.”
“Naya Mendez? The daughter of the real estate tycoon, Ethan Mendez?”
“That’s right.I heard Ava say that Naya’s family is in real estate, so that’s why the Grahams like Naya so much.They think no one else in Glendale is suitable for Daniel.”When Niamh said that, she felt a little mad for Ava but at the same time, she felt powerless.No matter back in the day or at present, prospective marriage partners should be appropriate matches.Sometimes, love was not enough for two people to be together.
After hearing what Niamh said, Kendrick said jokingly, “So what if they’re real estate tycoons? Isn’t Ava’s mother a billionaire in Y Country? With an extremely wealthy mother as Ava’s backer, even we have to step aside—let alone the Mendezes.”
Niamh knew Kendrick was joking but she could not deny that he was telling the truth.
However, Ava could not forgive her mother, so she had never even looked at the wealth and glory her mother wanted to give her.She did not even admit that she was the daughter of a billionaire.
Plus, Ava would not like it if she had to be that so that the Grahams would acknowledge her.
Niamh knew Ava too well.
If she did that, however, Naya would definitely have to retreat.
After Niamh went back, Ava tossed and turned the whole night, unable to fall asleep.
Hence, she decided to turn on her computer to do a bit of work so that it would get her mind off the matter.She finally felt sleepy when the sky was turning bright.
However, when she was about to fall asleep, the doorbell rang.
Ava pulled the blanket over her head to ignore the doorbell, but it kept ringing.She could only wrap herself with a random blanket and walk to the door while looking extremely haggard.She forgot to take a look at who was ringing the doorbell from the peephole.
The moment she opened the door, she saw Naya, who was dressed and groomed immaculately.
The woman was smiling at her.
Naya looked strangely at Ava whose hair was messy and complexion was looking off-colored.
Then, she said in a seemingly friendly manner, “Ava, were you still sleeping? Did I disturb you?”
Ava looked at Naya in front of her and was immediately jolted awake.
“Why are you here?”
“Danny gave me your address,” Naya smiled and explained.
“If it’s inconvenient right now, I can wait outside.Ah-choo.”
After Naya said that, she sneezed gracefully.
Cold wind coincidentally blew into the house, and Ava opened the door.
“Come in and have a seat.I’ll go wash up.”
“Sorry for intruding.” Naya smiled and walked inside.
Ava turned around quickly to make a cup of tea for Naya.
After that, she rushed to the bathroom.
“I’ll be ready soon.Please wait.”
“Ava, take your time.I’m not in a rush,” Naya said in the direction of the bathroom understandingly.
When she heard the sound of water in the bathroom, the sweet and obedient smile on Naya’s face disappeared.She looked at the black tea Ava made for her in disgust and got up to slowly walk around the room.
Even though the apartment was not big, it was complete.
Compared to the other units, this one was obviously designed attentively.The style was very comfortable in a simple Nordic theme.
Every items’ placement in the house was just right.
Naya remembered that Ava was an interior designer, so it was obvious that she was the one who designed this place.
However, no matter how beautiful or good-looking this place was, Naya would not be interested in such a cheap and small apartment.
Also, how could the woman living in this cheap and small apartment be suitable for the man she had admired for ten years?
“Pfft.”
Naya rolled her eyes in disdain.
When she saw an opened laptop on the bar counter, she walked over and touched the screen.
When the screen lit up, she saw a draft of a floorplan.
Naya glanced at the bathroom and casually deleted the draft.
Then, she took the black tea from just now and poured it on the keyboard.
After she did all of that, she closed the laptop and sat back down on the sofa as if nothing had happened.
Ava did not expect Naya to come over, so she hastily washed her face and ran her fingers through her hair before going back to the living room.
When she saw Naya sitting elegantly on the sofa, she walked over and sat down opposite her.
“Miss Mendez, is there something important that you came to look for me at this hour?”
“I’m so sorry about yesterday.I’m sorry for causing trouble for you and Danny.”
Naya apologized and thanked Ava.
“I’m also here to sincerely discuss something with you, Ava.”
“What is it?”
Ava was curious, but she could guess what it was in her heart.
“Ava, I don’t think you hope to see Danny’s grandpa lying in the ICU because of you two, right?”
Naya looked at Ava probingly and then continued.
“So I’ve thought about it.I’m willing to sacrifice myself and pretend to get engaged with Danny.When Grandpa is feeling better, I’ll pretend to split up with Danny because of irreconcilable differences.When that happens, you can get back together with Danny.
“Ava, this is the only plan Danny has come up with so far.I’m willing to compromise for Grandpa.Ava, you won’t say no, right?”
Naya seemed sincere, and the way she spoke made it sound as if she was siding with Ava and Daniel.
It was as though she was taking their wishes into consideration.
When she saw Ava not speaking, Naya continued.
“Ava, this is the best way for now.I don’t think you want Danny to be stuck in a dilemma between you and his family, right?”
After staying silent for a while, Ava lifted the corners of her mouth into a soft smile and praised Naya.
“Miss Mendez, I didn’t think that you’d be so considerate and magnanimous.I think if it’s any other woman, they wouldn’t be willing to do this.”
Naya showed a friendly and obedient smile when she heard this.
“Danny and I are childhood sweethearts and we’re good friends.Even though we’re not related by blood, I’ve always thought of him as my biological brother.Plus, I also view Danny’s grandpa as my own grandpa.I really don’t want anything bad to happen to Grandpa, and I don’t want to see Danny so helpless.”
Naya’s tone was very soft, but it sounded so sincere.
Ava did not say anything.It looked as if she was thinking about something.
When Naya saw this, she sighed softly in disappointment.
“If I were you, it’d be hard for me to accept this arrangement as well.Even if you know that we’re only getting engaged for show, it’s normal for you to still feel uneasy.I understand, Ava.”
“I accept,”Ava said suddenly.
She sounded very decisive.A flash of surprise and shock flashed across Naya’s eyes.
“Ava, d-do you really?”
“Yeah.” Ava nodded affirmatively.
Then, she lifted her eyes to look at Naya profoundly.
“Miss Mendez, you’re so considerate of me and Danny, so I really can’t think of any reason to say no.”
“.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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