Chapter Twenty: Start of the War

“Tobias…” Ava ran after Tobias. The man was about to get into his car when Ava grabbed his arms. “Tell me, you really did not mean what you said earlier, didn't you?"

Tobias forehead knotted.

"That woman… When did you start liking her? Do you even love her for real?”

Tobias removed Ava's hands from him. He closed the car door before turning on his heels to face her.

“That woman has a name, Ava,” he stated in a clear voice. “Do you think I’d propose to her like that if I didn't like her enough?”

Ava stared at him, astonished. “But you just met her not too long ago. Like how many times? Twice, thrice? Come on, don’t tell me you believe in love at first sight, Tobias? You don’t even know where she came from or what kind of person she is."

Tobias didn't reply.

"She’s a gold digger, Tobias, believe me. If she’s the real Damara, then her mother was a home-wrecker ; a disgrace to women. You are a De Marco. You can’t just marry a lowly woman like her considering your status. What will your