Ava Sterling started inquiring.
If she couldn’t say it directly, then she’d find out indirectly. Any bit of knowledge was better than complete ignorance, right?
Poe Vaughn listened to the voice coming from his phone, with a hint of curiosity in it. His eyes moved slightly, and he spoke: "Personal matters."
Ava Sterling fell silent in an instant.
It seems her guess was right; this person was affected by the Rhodes Family’s issue, and maybe even went to handle it.
One billion, a full billion. Whether the number revealed by the media was true or exaggerated, Ava was certain of one thing.
This matter is very troublesome.
The Rhodes Family has only one precious son, who they have to protect no matter what.
Especially, how could the mistress bear to see her precious son suffer?
So she’ll definitely do something, just like Lillian Donovan, who never gives up until she achieves her goal.
It wouldn’t be surprising if she went to find Poe Vaughn.
After all, shameless people are invincible.
A mistress who can break up a family, what else couldn’t she do?
Thinking of this, Ava’s expression turned instantly serious, with a sinister look: "Are you okay?"
"If you’re in trouble, you should tell me. If you face something hard to resolve and don’t want to handle it yourself, let me know, and I’ll take care of it."
"You helped me before, so now if you have any issue, I’ll definitely help you."
Ava spoke with seriousness, not just casually.
She might as well be saying, "If your stepmother bullies you, I’ll avenge you."
Poe Vaughn listened to these words filled with tension and concern, mixed with sternness and anger, as if she wanted to stand before him and shield him from countless storms.
The deep aura surrounding him softened somewhat, and his demeanor was no longer as cold and emotionless as before.
At that moment, he became warm.
Although the warmth wasn’t obvious, it was already much better than before.
A deep voice came, sounding much better than before, as if he really was okay.
But Ava furrowed her brows, still not convinced.
"Poe Vaughn, you better not lie to me. We’re in the same boat now, anything we face, we should face together. Handling it alone could lead to trouble."
Ava wished Poe Vaughn would speak up himself, making things much easier.
After all, him saying it and her saying it are entirely different. So if possible, he should quickly speak up, and she would solve it for him.
There are things difficult for oneself but easy for others.
Just like how he helped her with Lillian Donovan, the same principle.
Poe Vaughn remained silent.
These sentences fell into his heart, carrying her care and tension, clearly telling him one thing, she might have figured something out, she wanted him to say it so she could help.
She cared about him, was concerned for him.
With selfish intentions and sincerity.
Poe Vaughn listened to these words, eyes fixed on the rapidly passing skyscrapers and bustling streets before him. His gaze deepened: "Why would I lie to you?"
His voice was slow and steady, no longer filled with the indifferent and emotionless tone that always made people tense, like a business tycoon to be revered.
He was an ordinary man, her husband, having a very casual phone conversation, with her expressing concern and him patiently responding.
It’s just that simple.
Ava Sterling couldn’t find words.
Yes, why would he lie to her? Does he need to? Not at all!
He has no need to deceive her, no reason to lie, who is he?
He’s the big shot of Celestial Holdings, the most outstanding descendant of the Vaughn Family, the man she thinks is the most perfect in the world.
How could someone like him deceive a mere model?
Ava froze, furrowed brows, unsure of what to say.
He is too strong, strong enough not to need anyone’s concern, capable of solving anything by himself without any effort.
She had thought of caring for him, helping him, but it seemed completely unnecessary.
But does he really not need it?
No need for care, no need for concern?
Ava felt, still, there is a need.
Because Poe Vaughn is human, and humans have emotions, and he is very filial, treats his grandma very well, and is kind to the Vaughn Family.
Such a person has needs too, though he doesn’t show it.
Ava felt she should still care.
"So... when will you be back?"
Earlier he said he was on his way back, but it’s unclear where he is or when he’ll be home.
Poe Vaughn glanced at the buildings outside the windshield and responded: "Half an hour."
Ava Sterling instantly furrowed her brow, half an hour, still a bit far.
She thought about it and looked ahead; she was almost home.
Ava said: "Then I’ll wait for you to come home for dinner."
The call was about to end.
But Poe Vaughn didn’t hang up, nor did Ava.
Ava felt she needed to say something more; just saying a few words seemed too thin, she ought to add more.
But suddenly she didn’t know what to say.
Usually, she has so much to say, but now her mind was blank, she was speechless.
Poe Vaughn listened to the silence on the phone, the call remained, sounds from the other side came through.
Car noises, human voices, honking, various sounds converged, noisy and bustling, yet in the car, he clearly heard her breathing among them.
Steadily settling in his heart.
Just like the candy in his pocket, quiet and unnoticed, but always by his side.
Neither spoke, and the line suddenly went silent.
Ava couldn’t bear the silence, and after a moment, she messed her hair, saying: "Well... bye!"
And with that, Ava directly hung up.
She truly couldn’t force herself, couldn’t say what she couldn’t, couldn’t do what she couldn’t.
No worries, anyway he knows her personality.
With someone as smart as him, if she pretended he’d quickly find out, thinking she’s odd.
Once home, once he’s back, they’ll speak again.
Ava relaxed, put her phone in her bag, and started reading.
When Poe Vaughn returned from a business trip, her good habits were disrupted.
Initially, she was quite annoyed, but now Ava was gradually accepting it.
Going slow is fine, some things can’t be rushed, one can’t have both worlds.
So, let things unfold naturally, no compulsion.
The car soon stopped at the apartment, Ava got out, holding her book, reading as she walked into the building.
Meanwhile, the Bentley smoothly moved through the traffic.
Poe Vaughn listened to the busy signal on the phone, put it down, and looked out at the sky. This update is available on Nove1Fire.net
It was past five, the sun began to set, another day was about to end.
Time always silently slips away, but everything in the world silently changes.
Day after day, repeating endlessly.
Poe Vaughn looked at the sky, the dazzling light filled his deep gaze, just like the radiant smile before him, filling his entire world.