Ava gazed impassively at the dazed Nathan. Seeing the once spirited and confident man reduced to his current state filled her with a mix of emotions.
Nathan, unsteadily leaning against the wall, struggled to stand, his voice hoarse and dry.
"Ava, do you think I'm useless? I had a thriving company, and now it's gone... Without the Ford family's backing, I'm nothing but a worthless piece of trash! A complete and utter failure!"
Lost in his despair, Nathan roared in regret, punching the wall beside him.
Seeing Nathan so despondent and self-destructive infuriated Ava. Was this the same proud, shrewd Nathan she once knew, brought low by a single failure?
"Yes, you are a failure!" Ava snapped coldly.
