Chapter 169

"You really think too much of yourself. Just because you managed to get close to Nicholas, you thought he'd actually look at you twice?" Melissa Harris's face darkened with anger, only to turn and see who was mocking her — oh great, an old headache. "What are you doing here? This isn't a place for someone like you," Melissa shot back. After all, Ava's entire family had already been kicked out. Their father didn't even acknowledge them anymore — what right did she have to be here? "You think you're the only one who belongs? I, Ava, have my own way of getting in places — it's none of your business. Unlike you, I don't need to leech off anyone. Just like your mom, huh? She was a mistress, and now you're following in her footsteps. Desperate to be someone's side hustle? Seriously pathetic." "You..." Melissa raised her hand, clearly ready to slap her across the face. "What now? Gonna hit me? Go on, then. I'd love for everyone to see what kind of spoiled brat the Harris family raised. You're