Falling for My Contractual Wife

Chapter 326

"So, am I just supposed to sit here doing nothing?"

"Of course not!" Shannon chimed in. "Forget about battling for Brian. He's just one guy, right? Plenty of fish in the sea! What you gotta focus on now is making your dad see you in a better light! If you keep stirring up trouble like you used to, even if Louise gives you a hard time one day, Dad might think you had it coming! You get me?"

Ava nodded. "Yeah, got it."

"And listen, as long as Louise messes up, she's not untouchable. You gotta have something on her. Even if you can't lay a finger on her later, she won't dare lay a finger on you if you got dirt on her!"

Ava thought Shannon made sense. Ava knew she had been too rash today. She badmouthed Louise in front of Brian, but he didn't buy it at all.

Later that afternoon, when Marshall got back from work, he found his ladies sitting around looking a bit off.

He approached. "What's up?"

Shannon stood, helping him with his coat. "The weather's been acting up, and Ava's sick."

Ava with concern. "You feeling okay? Should we

obediently. "Dad, I'm okay. But I need to talk

rarely played it so straight. Marshall

work hard, and learn the ropes of

Marshall looked surprised.

raced when Marshall stayed quiet. 'Is he thinking Louise should take over

hurried, asking, "What's the holdup? Ava wants to learn the business, and you're saying

chuckled suddenly. "No way! I'd be thrilled! My daughter getting into the family business? Couldn't ask for

like she was overthinking.

growing up. When did

daughter. Sure, Ava might not be as sharp as Louise, but you've watched her grow, seen her innocence!" Shannon emphasized the last bit, hoping he'd catch the drift. 'Some folks

my bad. I've been busy lately and forgot to check in on you. Louise is my

a familiar face

It was Louise.

knit automatically. 'What's she doing back? Wasn't she cozy at the Francis' home?' Ava thought. Seeing Louise

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