Ava's newfound awareness of her feelings for Ryan coincided with a major crisis at Adewale Group. A rival company was trying to sabotage their deal, and Ryan needed Ava's vote to secure the partnership. Ava, seeing an opportunity to prove herself, threw her weight behind Ryan, using her family's influence to swing the deal in their favor.
As they celebrated their victory, Ryan finally acknowledged his feelings for Ava, taking her hand and confessing his love. Ava was overjoyed, but her parents' reaction was the opposite. They were horrified, seeing Ryan as a gold-digger, trying to take advantage of their daughter. The confrontation that followed was explosive, with Ava standing up to her parents for the first time in her life.
As the dust settled, Ava realized that she had finally found her voice, and it wasn't going to be silenced. She chose to follow her heart, leaving the family business and her privileged life behind. Ryan, too, was prepared to give up everything for the woman he loved.