To Hate My Stepbrother

Ava’s POV

Getting to the office, I looked around to see that Chad wasn’t around and just when I was about to start working I heard people congratulating me.

“Congratulations girl, you’re one lucky lady. If I was the one Chad asked to be his girlfriend I would probably throw myself at him and scream yes at the top of my lungs.” One of my coworkers said and I rolled my eyes.

“Oh No, we’re not dating. I didn’t say yes or whatever you think.” I laughed casually as I sat to start my work.

“Of course you didn’t say yes after your bitchass fucked him.” Another said and I could hear the loud ringing of imaginary bells in my head.

“Excuse me?” I raised an eyebrow, daring her to repeat what she said again as I probably thought that I heard wrong.

“You heard me, everyone knows you’re nothing but a cheap slut and yes, you’re lucky to have him propose to you since you laced your cunt with god knows what,” she continued and my jaw dropped.

I’d wanted to say something as I stood but all my words got caught in my throat as I stared at her, “You’re a fool though, it’s your loss if you decide to not date him.” She continued and I stared in disbelief.

Giving her the floor to say all she wanted to say as my anger swirled inside of me, I clenched my fist as the gush of anger took over me.

“He’s handsome and rich, what else do you want?” She asked with a sign as she dared go back to her desk and that was where I lost it.

“How dare you?” I asked, I wasn’t just going to stand there and let her berate me like that, “If you think that I’m someone like you who fucks anything with a dick then you are severely wrong.” I added.

She was now in the position I was when she was saying all of those mean things to me.

“Well, I said No to him. I’m not the one in a relationship where I get treated like a punching bag so before you have a say in who I decide to date or not I’ll suggest that you mind and fix your own relationship first.” I snapped and her mouth dropped open as everyone suddenly started minding their businesses.

Sobbing, she ran out of the office while I tried to concentrate. I could feel the stares from everyone and I felt bad but I shrugged it off.

Locking myself in the office when the girl left, I decided to start working on and investigating the missing money in the company.

While I was doing my research I couldn’t help but notice that all the money that has left the company’s account all went into the same offshore account and it has also been happening since three months ago.

Whoever was doing this is in the company and they’re really smart because there was no trace at all and no IP address was found to trace them to the computer they used.

Filing all of my findings, I’d decided to take it to Chad because he’s the head of the finance team and he also needs to know about what I’ve found out.

“Where is Chad?” I asked one of the receptionists since I’ve looked everywhere for him and I also haven’t seen him all day and that’s pretty unusual.

“Oh, he’s probably in the office on the lower floor, his friend works there, maybe you’ll check him there?” She answered and after thanking her I made my way to the elevator.

On my way, I bumped into Mason and I was excited to tell him what I’d found out but I also didn’t want to say anything until I had solid proof because I might be wrong.

“What’s the matter? Did you find something out?” He asked and for a moment I wanted to speak but I shook my head negatively and told him that I haven’t gotten anything yet.

Nodding, Mason left and I started to make my way to the office the receptionist had directed me to earlier so I could find Chad and tell him all about this.

“What is the plan? Still haven’t gotten anything?” I was about to knock when I heard an unfamiliar voice that made me stop in my tracks.

Standing at the entrance, I knew it was wrong but I’d decided that I was going to listen in on their conversation.

“Oh, you know we’ve gone far man,” Chad replied and my curiosity grew deeper, “It’s going well and the cash is safe where it is.” He added and my eyes widened in shock.

Are they talking about what I think they’re talking about?

“And Ava? What do you intend to do with her? I saw the proposal and flowers and chocolates, are you in love with her?” His friend asked and I heard Chad’s sinister laugh.Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.

“In love with who? Her? C’mon she’s not my type,” Chad responded and I had no idea why but I felt like someone thawed at my heart.

“Let’s just say having Ava on our side like my girlfriend would bring us closer to everything. She’s going to be a wonderful pawn if only we could steal her over.” Chad explained and I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

“I thought you had that covered?” His friend asked again and I heard Chad’s loud deep sigh.

“Not yet,” he responded, “She’s playing hard to get and I’ve given her enough time but my patience is wearing thin. That bitch better say yes soon!” He added as he hit his hand on the table, causing me to jump slightly even though I wasn’t with them.

“Chill, up your game and maybe she’ll fall for you.” His friend advised him.

“I’ll do that, I just can’t wait to destroy that son of a bitch Mason and take over the company. We’re going to be so fucking rich considering we have a huge sum of money already.” Chad laughed as he spoke.

My heart couldn’t take what I’d heard, my breathing paced as I turned to leave at once.