4. Enemy's Daughter

Ava couldn't sleep properly for two weeks straight. She was drained and cried every night. She even missed the date for submitting her university application. 

She kept thinking about how they would've killed her father. How much they had tortured him.

Her life was not on the right track and she was afraid to share the loss of her father with Annie. She couldn't even imagine how Annie would react. She'll be so heartbroken. Annie never got to meet their mother because her mother died while birthing Annie and now she lost her father as well. 

They were orphans. Ava was in depression and staying at home all the time wasn't helping her. She wasn't even eating properly. 

Sitting on the couch in the lounge, she was silently weeping again. She cried for a while before she wiped her tears and pulled to her feet. She had to compose herself. 

Ava made up her mind to look for a job. Her father wasn't there to help her with the finances anymore and the amount he left will be used for Annie's education in the future. 

She planned to look for a job. This would help to divert her mind. She'll work for at least six months and will try to overcome the grief. After that, she'll join the university and try to score a scholarship. While studying she'll join a part-time job and keep things going. 

She can do it. 

With new determination, she showered and changed into new sets of clothes. After getting ready she stepped out of her apartment. 

Ava knew she couldn't get a high-wage job because she had no proper degree yet. So she walked down the street and hoped to be appointed as a waitress or cashier at any cafe. 

She saw a notice on one of the bakeries and they needed a helping hand. The timing was 9-8, a bit too much but the pay was good. 

Luckily they hired her and asked her to begin at the spot. She was a bit nervous but the owner was kind. She gave her her uniform which was extra large on her. "I'll get a new one of your size tomorrow," Mrs. William said and Ava thanked her politely. 

Mrs. William guided her and within a few hours, Ava greeted the customers with a sweet smile and took their orders. 

There was another girl with her. Her name was Vanessa and she was friendly. She even guided Ava a little bit. 

Once done with her shift she was happy. Mrs. Williams gave her a small cake as a token of happiness for her securing the job. Ava was thankful. 

She clocked off and went straight home. She made some pasta for herself and had dinner in silence and had some cake. 

Grabbing one of the books from her TBR list. She sat on the bed and placed a scented candle on the bedside table, she drowned in the fantasy world of the novel at hand. 

*

A knock was heard and the person stepped into the dark room.

The thick scent of cigars was potent in the air. "Boss, we got something on that girl," The guy said and Aiden closed his eyes exhaling the puff of smoke. 

"What is it?" He asked calmly. Thick voice invading the emptiness of the room. 

"We found the record of her air ticket. Her name, her exact time of arrival, her city-"

"Name?" His deep voice sliced through the air. 

The man holding the file gulped. 

"Ava, Ava Carlton," The man responded. 

Aiden tossed his head back on the chair. "Ava," He rasped. Her name sounded like a death sentence in his dark voice. 

"File," The man placed the file in his extended hand before leaving quietly. 

Aiden opened the file. His eyes skimmed over the picture of a beautiful girl at the front. She looked young and had this innocent charisma. Her skin was snow white and she had silky honey locks, big hazel eyes, and plump red lips. 

Now as he looked at the picture properly, he could see the similarities she has with Jacob. 

His eyes skidded over her name followed by her age. Eighteen, she was too young. Completed her high school studies and lives alone in an apartment in Greenwich Village, New York. It was also written that she took the flight from San Antonio last week at early dawn. Lilith must've figured out that Aiden's men would be keeping an eye on all the transport places in Saltillo which was why they escorted her to the USA. 

This girl must be very important to them because no way they would go to such lengths to send her back to New York safely. 

He smirked, staring at her picture. Little thing was in for a ride. She won't even know what struck her peaceful life. If by any chance she was related to Jacob. Aiden would make sure to use her for his motives. 

"Enzo!" He roared and Enzo barged into the room. 

"Get the arrangements. I'm leaving for New York first thing in the morning," He said. 

He mind-linked Cole. 'Her name is Ava. She's 18 and lives in Greenwich Village. I want you to get her blood sample and find out if she's related to Jacob by tomorrow night.'

'On it,' Cole gave a short reply before they ended the mind-link. 

He leaned back in his seat and stared at her picture. Those hazel eyes were twinkling and her smile was beautiful. The small dimples on her cheeks make her look cute. 

She has nice hair, wavy and long. He likes her hair. But unfortunately, she was a human and he hates them. 

He wondered about all the things he could do if she turned out to be Jacob's weakness. It'll be so much fun but if she wasn't related to Jacob then that would be boring as f*ck. 

But she was human and she witnessed him abducting Jacob. Even if she wasn't related to Jacob. Aiden would still mess with her because she had gotten his rare attention, so she must pay the price. 

Aiden stepped down from his private jet, buckled the button of his suit, and made his way to the car waiting for him. His men were right behind him as they got into the two black cars. 

He was going through his emails when Cole's mail popped on the screen. He went through it and it was a blood report. A wide sinister grin teased his lips when he read the content. 

Ava was Jacob's daughter. 

He couldn't control his demon anymore as he let out a dark chortle. F*ck, he was excited.