I immediately shook my head. Forget it. I shouldn’t be too ruthless. Matthew’s cruelty didn’t mean I had to retaliate in kind.

We had once been a married couple, and even though we had divorced, bitterness was unnecessary. Let the bridges burn. There was no need for a fight to the death.

I found myself deep in contemplation. My mindset became more balanced with Ryan’s help at the company, and the previous resentment gradually faded away.

Instead of fighting with Matthew, developing my business seemed more worthwhile. He might have bitten me, but I didn’t need to bite back. After all, he was still Ava’s dad.

He hadn’t gained much from me, so stepping back would be better. However, I didn’t expect Matthew to back me into a corner.

Over the next few days, one problem after another came up. Just as we were about to start our project, he left me with no option. What was the point of the project without these supplies? He was pushing me to the edge.

Since Ryan took over Tanum Corporat