The man who hated me

Ava Carter has always believed she knows exactly who Ethan Hayes is.
A cruel, arrogant troublemaker who enjoys making her life miserable.
For years, Ethan has been the one person who can ruin her day with a single comment. He teases her, challenges her, and seems determined to be her biggest enemy.
So when a school rumor threatens to destroy Ava's relationship with Liam, there is only one person she believes could be responsible.
Ethan.
But behind Ethan's cold attitude is a truth Ava never expected. The boy everyone thinks they know is hiding pain, secrets, and a reason for the way he pushes people away.
Forced to work together, Ava begins to discover that the person she hated might not be the person she thought he was.
But some wounds are harder to heal than others.
Years later, when Ava's family faces a financial crisis, she finds herself needing a job more than ever. The last person she expects to meet during an important interview is Ethan Hayes-the boy from her past who is now a successful businessman.
He hasn't forgotten what happened.
And she hasn't forgotten the way he hurt her.
Working together forces them to face old memories, broken trust, and feelings they never expected to have.
Because sometimes the person you thought was your enemy becomes the person who understands you the most.
But can they forgive the past before it destroys their second chance at love