Chapter 339 Who Is More Important?
"That's good then," Victoria said again, "But I have a condition. Between me and my brother, I must come first. I am your absolute best friend, without a doubt."
Ava felt embarrassed. "But Victoria, I have another friend. Her name is Amelia Bennett, and I have known her for many years. We are also good friends."
Ava couldn't forget her old friends because of any new friends.
"Amelia Bennett?"
Victoria frowned. "Who is she? How coincidental! She also has the last name Bennett."
"Yes, she also has the last name Bennett, just like you."
Actually, the surname Bennett is not common. Ava thought, ‘I know three friends with the surname Bennett. Such a coincidence!’
"How long have you known each other?" Victoria asked.
"For over ten years," Ava replied.
"Ten years?" Victoria exclaimed, "That's a long time. I can't compare to her then. I've only known you for less than a half month."
Ava chuckled, "Why do you want to compare yourself to her?"
"Because you said she is your good friend, and you've known each other for so long. You must really like her, so I'll be at the back of the line. I'm so jealous," Victoria said enviously.
Ava found it amusing. "Victoria, friendship can't be measured by time. Although I've known you for a short time, I know you are a friend worth making, just like Amelia. You are both my good friends."
"Then who do you like more, me or Amelia? We are both good friends, but you can't like us equally," Victoria asked.
Ava felt a bit awkward. "Victoria, come on. You are both my good friends. I can't make a choice. I will, of course, treat you both fairly."
She had known Amelia for over ten years, so she couldn't possibly like Victoria more.
However, even though she had just met Victoria, she genuinely liked her as well.
She didn't want to make a choice. She wanted to have many friends.
"You should rank us. Come on, tell me. I haven't even mentioned my brother yet. But he can be ranked third. What about me and Amelia? Give us a ranking." Victoria's competitive spirit emerged.
Ava said embarrassedly, "Victoria, I can't. This is not like exam scores. Friendship can't be measured this way."
"Victoria." William walked in briskly. "I've only been gone for a moment, and you're already talking nonsense. Amelia has known Ava for many years, how can you compare yourself to her? You are so ignorant. Don't be so willful in front of Ava."
William criticized Victoria as soon as he walked in.
Victoria was displeased. "I didn't."
"I heard you. Are you trying to provoke me? Ava already said she couldn't make a choice. And you're pressuring her," William said.
"Well, that's because I care about her. I just want to be special to her." Victoria felt a little wrong.
She thought there was nothing wrong with liking Ava.
Victoria was indeed willful, but she seemed a bit adorable.
"You..." William wanted to scold her. Ava quickly interrupted him, "Will, I'm not angry with Victoria, don't scold her."
"Ava, you always forgive her. Regardless, she shouldn't have asked you this kind of question," William said.
Victoria wanted to say something. Ava held her hand and said, "Victoria cares about me too, and I'm happy about it."
Chapter 340 She Was Afraid of Ava
Victoria was very happy. She was easily pleased, like a child. "William, did you hear?" she said. "You shouldn't scold me. Ava isn't mad at me. This is none of your business."
William frowned. Ava quickly interjected, "You guys shouldn't argue all the time, especially because of me. I'll feel guilty."
Seeing Ava's pitiful appearance, they both went silent. Ava finally felt relieved when she saw them stop fighting. She looked up and noticed the wound on William's forehead had been bandaged.
"Will, are there any other injuries?" she asked. When she arrived at the Bennett Villa today, William's forehead was already injured. She didn't know if his father had hurt him in any other way before this.
"Ava, don't worry," Victoria said. "My brother is very strong."
William wanted to scold Victoria, but when he saw Ava, he didn't say anything. He didn't want to make Ava unhappy.
"Victoria, stop teasing your brother," Ava suddenly said, sounding serious.
Victoria was taken aback. "What?" she asked.
"Although I don't want your brother to scold you, you shouldn't constantly tease him, especially in front of others."
Ava was fair, and naturally wouldn't completely side with Victoria.
"I didn't. Many people respect him," Victoria muttered quietly. She felt like a child being scolded by a parent. She was resentful but didn't dare to make a scene.
Ava shook her head helplessly and let out a sigh.
"Why are you sighing? I'll listen to you. I won't tease him anymore."
Victoria was afraid that Ava would be mad at her. She was afraid that her position in Ava's heart would continue to decline.
Seeing that Victoria actually listened to Ava, William felt somewhat satisfied.
He thought, 'She's afraid of no one, except father. But now, she's afraid of Ava.'
Glancing at the watch, Ava realized that it was already noon. Time flew by quickly.
"Well, Will, Victoria, now that things are resolved today, I'll go back," Ava said.
Ava uncovered the blanket that was covering her.
"Are you sure?" William stepped forward and asked, "Maybe you should rest a bit more?"
"I'll rest better at home. Besides, I'm healthy. I don't really like staying in the hospital."
Ava had an unsettled feeling staying in the hospital. She had been coming to the hospital frequently during this period.
"Alright then, I'll take you home," William and Victoria said at the same time.
"Well..."
Ava suddenly remembered that her car was still at the Bennett Villa. She had driven there today. However, she wasn't feeling well when she left. William took her directly to a car. It wasn't hers.
Standing behind Victoria, William pinched her discreetly.
Victoria jumped in pain.
Ava was startled. "What's wrong with you?"
Victoria glared at William with resentment, then smiled. "I'm fine. I suddenly remembered that I have an appointment with a friend, so I have to leave now. My brother will send you home."
If she stayed there any longer, William would be annoyed.
"How do you get there? You didn't drive," Ava said. "Why don’t you let your brother send you over?"
"I’m good." Victoria stepped back a few steps. "I'll take a taxi or have my friend pick me up. I'm in a hurry. See you, guys."
Victoria fled.
Ava didn't even have time to call her back.
