An expensive gift

Dylan stood in front of Ava, with a proud look on his face. He had come after her, hoping to give her a surprise. But when he heard her arguing with Gianna and claiming that she had the capability of buying the entire shop, he went to find the manager and acted quickly to buy it for Ava.

"From now on, this shop is yours," he declared, handing her a folder. "You can kick out anyone you want."

Ava couldn't believe what was happening around her. Her heart raced as she fumbled to open the folder. But when she finally pulled out the documents, her hands trembled slightly.

The ownership papers of the shop lay there, bold and undeniable. Dylan had indeed bought it—and transferred it all to her.

She could hardly process it.

Before she could react, Gianna stormed over, closing the gap between her and Dylan. She tugged sharply at his arm, her lips forming an exaggerated pout with a mix of frustration and resentment. "Why did you spend so much on her?"