Chapter 17

Ethan's POV

As I drove Maggie home, my anger was palpable. How could Tom betray me like that?!

The tension in the car was almost suffocating, and I could feel my hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly that my knuckles were white.

I couldn't stay silent any longer, I had to say something. I had to voice out my feelings before my heart burst with rage.

"We need to do something about Ava," I blurted, my voice trembling with rage, "She needs to be taken down a peg or two."

Maggie was quiet for a moment before she spoke. "I know just what to do," she responded, anger evident in her voice, "Let's spread a vicious rumour about her."

"What rumour?" I asked and took my eyes off the road for a split second to look at her.

"We'll post it on social media," Maggie continued, her voice suddenly full of excitement, "Something that will really ruin her reputation. Something that will make everyone see her for the horrible person she really is."

I was somewhat skeptical about her suggestion, "A