Poe Vaughn had already gotten out of the car. He stood outside, ready to close the door. At that moment, a weak voice calling for help reached him, causing his movements to halt as he looked at the person inside. Ava stared at him, her eyes filled with tension and fear, with tears shimmering in them. She looked extremely pitiful. She said, "I’m scared..." This weak voice, like the meow of a kitten, made one’s heart tremble. Poe Vaughn looked at her in that state, as if she might cry at any moment. He got back into the car, placed the box aside, then took her hand and removed the Jade Bracelet. Ava blinked at his action, then looked at the jade, and whispered, "Is it broken?" Poe Vaughn did not look at the Jade Bracelet. After taking it off, he placed it in the box. Clearly, the Jade Bracelet was not broken. It wasn’t that fragile. Seeing his calm action, Ava gradually felt relieved. As long as it’s not broken. Otherwise, she’d really have to repay him with herself. However, even if she repaid him with herself, it wouldn’t be enough. With the bracelet safely stored, Poe Vaughn was about to close the box when Ava quickly said, "Wait!" His motion halted, and he looked at her, seeing what else she wanted to say. Ava quickly said, "There’s still the Jade Hairpin!" This time she didn’t forget. Poe Vaughn’s gaze fell on the hairpin in her tresses, and a few seconds later, he said, "Tonight, it’s your reward." After saying that, he got out of the car. Her reward? Tonight’s? It meant that she had performed well in meeting his grandfather, and he was satisfied, so he gave her the Jade Hairpin? Ava’s heart was bubbling with excitement; this was a good thing! This text is hosted at NovelHub(.)net But... she couldn’t be happy! Ava was briefly stiff, then quickly grabbed her bag and cellphone and got out of the car. But before getting out, she worried the hairpin might fall, so she carefully removed it and held it in her hands like a treasure, before getting out and quickly catching up to the person ahead. "Poe Vaughn, I don’t want this reward!" Poe Vaughn was already carrying the box upstairs, and did not pause at her words. Ava looked at the person going upstairs, the upright back, the deep and powerful aura. She genuinely thought this person was good, really good. However, she couldn’t accept it. Really couldn’t accept it, it was too valuable. If it were something else, it might be okay, but not this hairpin. She quickly ran to him, blocking his path, and seriously handed the hairpin back to him. "I can’t accept this reward, it’s too valuable." "Although I really like it, I truly can’t accept it." She had her long hair draping down, and under the light, her eyes were exceptionally bright. She really liked it, just as she said, but she couldn’t accept it, and she was firm. Poe Vaughn looked at her, seeing unprecedented sincerity and gratitude in her eyes. He lowered his gaze and took the hairpin from her hand. Ava smiled, looking at the deep and enchanting brows and eyes before her, captivating no matter when or where. She clasped her hands behind her back, then leaned forward and gave him a peck on the cheek. And Ava was all smiles, radiating brilliantly, waving to him, "Poe Vaughn, good night!" She happily ran off, her silky hair flowing like a waterfall as she ran, resembling silk, with the lights casting a soft glow on her, as if she wore a warm-colored scarf that spread freely as she ran. At that moment, Poe Vaughn stood there, motionless for a long time. Downstairs, Aunt Wei watched this scene, bowing her head, smiling. Their Mister and Missus were truly in love. Ava slept beautifully, waking up early the next day as usual to water the flowers and plants in Poe Vaughn’s backyard, then having breakfast with him. After breakfast, she went to work at the company, and he also went to his busy affairs. Ava felt that her life was pretty good now. If she were to marry in the future, and life after marriage was , she felt getting married wouldn’t be bad. Driving the car, she thought about these things. But soon, her thoughts were dispelled. To have such a wonderful life now, the prerequisite was to have a fake husband, and that fake husband couldn’t be a bother; he had to be someone like Poe Vaughn—reasonable and good-natured. Otherwise, it would be for nothing. Understanding these things, Ava sighed; indeed, there was no perfect solution in this world. If you have this, you can’t have that; if you have that, you can’t have this. Truly a regrettably fair situation. So, she didn’t need to think about marriage, she could focus on her child. Together with her child, they could live a simpler, worry-free life, which was the best option. Despite the chaotic thoughts, Ava’s mood was quite good. Shortly after, the car parked in the company’s underground parking lot, and Ava got out and entered the elevator. However, when she pressed the floor button, she thought of something, and her gaze instantly turned forward, to the cars outside. Quickly, Ava spotted the car she saw yesterday, and saw the person inside the car. At this moment, the person inside the car was looking at her. When they saw her looking over, they immediately offered a very friendly and amiable smile and even waved at her. Lots of endearment. Ava’s face immediately darkened, and she quickly pressed the close button. The director was here again. Was he a ghost? He just wouldn’t go away! Ava felt annoyed, immediately calling Eric as she stepped out of the elevator. "Sorry, the number you are trying to reach is switched off. Please try again later..." Ava’s footsteps came to an abrupt stop. Why would his phone be off so early in the morning? Checking the time, Ava then swiped past the call interface and started messaging Eric. But just then, a voice called out.