Blurb：
When billionaire Paul Moore lost everything, Ava sacrificed her Harvard dreams to stand by him. She transformed from a wealthy heiress to a coupon-clipping partner during his darkest days. But after Paul's triumphant comeback, he betrayed Ava's decade-long devotion by showering starlet Mia Brooks with diamond rings and promised awards. Discover the shocking moment Ava confronts Paul Moore about giving her hard-earned Zenith Award to untalented Mia Brooks. This emotional rollercoaster explores betrayal, resilience, and the ultimate question: will Ava reclaim her dignity and career after Paul's cruel "know your place" condemnation?Content：
1The day Paul Moore went bankrupt, he threw me his last savings on a black card. “You don’t have to stay,” he said.
I tore my Harvard acceptance in half. “We sink or swim together.”
The heiress who once spent fortunes on meals learned to clip coupons and argue over ten cents.
When he fought his way back, he promised me a wedding of the century. I was nervous but happy.
Then I saw him through a half-open door, sliding my diamond ring onto a starlet’s finger.
“Won’t Ava be upset you’re giving everything to Mia?”
Paul smiled. “She gave up Harvard for me when we were poor. She can handle anything.” He chuckled coldly. “If she had the guts to leave over this, I’d respect her more.”
My blood turned to ice.
A bitter laugh escaped me.
Fine.
If he wants me to leave—I’ll leave.
…
“What is the meaning of this?”
A black card hit Paul Moore square in the face.
Mia Brooks frowned, her delicate brows knitting together. “Paul, I told you, I’m not some canary you keep in a golden cage!”
The moment the card struck his cheek, the air in the room grew thick with tension. But Paul just smiled, letting it fall to the floor. He looked at the pouting girl before him, his thumb gently caressing the diamond ring on her finger.
“My fault, darling. I shouldn't have treated you like a girl who can be bought.”
Mia snatched her hand back, crossing her arms and turning away. “I told you from the start, I’m with you because I like you. Your money has nothing to do with it! If you can’t understand that, then we’re through!”
“Mia, come on.”
Paul reached for her, but she slapped his hand away. The indomitable Paul Moore, a titan of industry, was reduced to a helpless, smiling fool by a starlet’s temper tantrum. He shot a look at his friends, his eyes overflowing with a sickeningly sweet adoration.
“I’m sorry, sweetheart.”
“Get lost!”
He pulled her into his arms. “Alright, alright, it’s my fault. How about I make it up to you? The Zenith Award for Best Actress this weekend. It’s yours. How does that sound?”
Mia’s expression softened.
My own fists clenched so hard my nails dug into my palms.
Someone in the room spoke up. “Mr. Moore, wasn’t that award promised to Ava?”
“Mia’s just as deserving,” he said, pulling her onto his lap. “She works hard, she’s a talented actress. The nominations haven’t been announced yet, so we’ll just make a little change.”
Before his assistant could even move, I kicked the door wide open.
Paul immediately pushed Mia off his lap. “Ava?”
I ignored the sharp, familiar pain in my lower back and stared daggers at him. “Who are you giving that award to?”
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