The Greedy Son-In-Law

-or at least, that's how it appeared to the outside world. For Ava Carter, however, perfection had always been a burden she struggled to bear. The only daughter of Ri

a was 18, she had grown weary of the constant pressure. She longed to escape the gilded cage of her privileged life and discover who she was beyond the Carter name. The day she left for university was bittersweet. Eleanor stood at the doorway, tears in her eyes, while Richard offered her a firm handshake and a rare smile. "Remember, Ava," he said, his voice steady, "trust is earned, not given. Be careful with the people you let into your life." Ava smiled and nodded, but deep down, she was eager to leave the warnings behind. She was determined to forge her own path and surround herself with people who valued her for who she was, not her last name. At university, she embraced a simpler life. She rented a m