The sudden shutter noise made Ava Sterling’s ear twitch as she looked over. Standing a few steps to her left were two girls, looking around twenty, holding their phones aimed at her. Obviously, they were secretly photographing her. Raising an eyebrow, Ava Sterling gazed at the pair. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by novel•fire.net Could it be that she was recognized? Though she was part of the modeling world and not the entertainment industry, she had faded from the screen quite a bit these past two years. But she was once a notable figure; it wouldn’t be surprising if someone recognized her. Ava Sterling walked toward the two girls, her face adorned with an especially beautiful smile. The two girls realized they had been caught secretly photographing someone, and were now nervously at a loss for what to do. Seeing Ava Sterling approach, they grew even more frightened. Their voices stumbled. There was no choice; Ava Sterling’s presence was too strong, clearly someone with main character energy, not someone easily bullied. Ava Sterling stopped in front of them, smiling as she reached out her hand, "Let me see your phones." She wasn’t too bothered about being photographed, but after marrying Poe Vaughn, she preferred to avoid unnecessary trouble and being secretly photographed wasn’t ideal. The girls looked at her smile, unsure whether they were charmed by it or intimidated by her presence, and obediently handed over their phones. Ava Sterling took them, deleted the photos, ensuring they were thoroughly removed, then returned the phones, saying cheerfully, "No more secret photography, okay?" Her voice was particularly pleasant, especially when softened, stirring one’s heart. The two girls nodded quickly. Ava lightly patted their heads, "Good, very obedient." At that moment, the bus stopped at the sign, and the two girls, upon seeing it, hurriedly boarded. Ava Sterling watched, arms crossed, her face full of smiles. And even as the two girls boarded, they watched her, and upon seeing her gaze they quickly lowered their heads. But Ava Sterling, ever so graciously, waved to them. The girls blushed instantly. Some beauties might instantly make you feel displeasure, dislike, jealousy, or resentment. But there are some who can make you instantly like them, unable to stop. Ava Sterling was the latter type. Watching the bus slowly depart, Ava Sterling smilingly withdrew her gaze. In a good mood, everything looked pleasing. She didn’t wait long under the sign before Jace Kingsley’s voice came. He stepped off the bus, opened an umbrella, and approached her. The sun was very strong and scorching. With nothing to do, Ava was watching an intriguing TV show on her phone. Hearing his voice, she looked up, a shadow fell over her, and a refreshing coolness followed. Jace Kingsley stood before her, holding the umbrella above her head, a gentle smile on his face. Ava Sterling beamed, "You’re here?" She put away her phone, then said, "Let’s go." The driver stood outside, opened the car door, and Ava Sterling got in. Jace Kingsley folded the umbrella and sat down beside her. The car’s air conditioning was on, bringing a burst of coolness inside. Ava Sterling contently remarked, "Air conditioning sure is comfortable." "But still, I prefer the natural breeze." Upon hearing her first comment, Jace was about to apologize for making her wait outside, but hearing her subsequent remark, he laughed softly, "Should I turn off the AC then?" Ava shook her head, "No need, the sun is too strong now, too hot." Jace’s smile grew more pleasant, "Then we won’t turn it off." The car headed directly toward Silvermist Isles. Meanwhile, in the Celestial Holdings’ CEO office.