"By the way, what perfume are you using?" "I think it smells great, I perfume scent. Tell me, so I can buy a bottle too." Ava suddenly remembered that she slept well last night and woke up feeling extremely comfortable. She especially liked the subtle fragrance in his room, that faint woody scent, which smelled particularly nice. Just smelling it made her feel at ease, and she liked it. Poe Vaughn looked at the newspaper as if he hadn’t heard Ava’s words, not making the slightest move. Ava frowned. Why didn’t he answer? Ava knew this person; it was impossible for him to be so focused on the newspaper as to ignore everything around him. He was the kind of person who kept his eyes and ears open, so he definitely heard what she said. But he heard it and didn’t answer, what does that mean? A flash of thought crossed Ava’s mind, recalling how the two almost had a big problem before because of him not answering. This time, she was cautious. Instead of losing her temper and questioning him, she squinted her eyes and observed his expression. Then, Ava gradually noticed that his expression seemed a little off, like he was hard to provoke. Although it was the same cold and noble face, after spending so much time together, she could still see the differences upon close inspection. At this moment, he was different from just a moment ago. He seemed to be in a bad mood. Ava’s mind quickly turned over thoughts, and soon, her gaze fell on the newspaper in his hand. Maybe something unfavorable was in that newspaper; otherwise, he wouldn’t suddenly change. Ava closed her lips, crossed her arms, leaned back in the chair, turned to look out the window, and didn’t say more. When someone is in a bad mood, she naturally wouldn’t approach them. She wasn’t the kind of person who would knowingly walk into danger. Ava quieted down, and the car became quiet as well. Poe looked at the newspaper but didn’t turn the page, and the aura around him grew colder. The car first dropped Ava off at her company before heading to Poe Vaughn’s company. To avoid being noticed, Ava asked the driver to stop at a junction near the company, so she could walk the rest of the way. The driver, following Ava’s instructions, stopped the car, and Ava got out. However, before getting off, Ava said to the person who had been reading the newspaper the entire ride: "You don’t need to pick me up this afternoon. I’ll come over to you, and then we can go home together, so Grandma won’t worry." After speaking, without waiting for Poe Vaughn’s response, she got out and shut the car door, carrying her bag and walking away. Poe Vaughn listened as the door slammed shut, the footsteps fading away. He put away the newspaper, raised his gaze, and looked at the rearview mirror to see her leaving with purpose, then spoke, "Let’s go." The driver stepped on the gas, and the car merged into traffic. Ava walked directly into the company, quickly entered the elevator, and went upstairs. Meanwhile, outside the company, in the parking lane, a taxi was parked there. Lauren shrank in the back seat, watching Ava sneak into the company with guilty eyes. Chapters first released on NoveI★Fire.net Only when Ava was completely out of sight did she sit up. And after sitting up, she shook her head and sighed. Her Ava was surprisingly cautious, so meticulous, she’s truly impressive. She never knew her Ava could be so shrewd, hiding her thoughts, just like a spy. The driver, having learned who he was following these past few days, watched Ava appear and enter the company, then looked at Lauren, puzzled. "Miss, what can you find by tracking ?" "Sitting here every day, doing nothing, and I’m making money with a guilty conscience." Lauren had already booked the car and driver, having him at her service until the investigation was complete. Yet, the two license plates she had someone check yesterday yielded zero results. Having followed Ava and mingled in this circle for years, she naturally had connections. She could generally find out many things, but not a single piece of information meant the person behind Ava was immensely influential, unimaginably so. She felt excited and thrilled, like opening a mystery box, not knowing what would be revealed. This mood gave her patience, and she was in no rush at all. The driver’s words fell on her ears, and Lauren immediately said, "Sir, don’t worry, I won’t shortchange you of your money." "Just follow my instructions." The driver was an honest man, feeling uneasy just taking money without work. Hearing Lauren’s response, he frowned and said, "Miss, you can’t be more than in your twenties, right? Probably around my daughter’s age. You should have just graduated, not really earned much yet." "I don’t know what you’re spending money on, but it’s not worth it." Lauren, while thinking about her subsequent plans, quickly interrupted, "Sir, please don’t say anything now. I need to think. Let me finish thinking before speaking." Lauren thought for a long time, then smirked, a sharp gleam in her eyes as a new idea emerged. She could now confirm that Ava had a big figure backing her, and since she couldn’t find anything about this figure, and Ava wouldn’t tell her if she asked, She only had one way left. Stop investigating and pay a direct visit! Once Ava arrived at the company, she went straight to the training room to instruct everyone, just like the previous day. She had no idea that Lauren was tailing her, nor that Lauren was attempting to unearth what she was hiding. One could say, Ava had completely forgotten about Lauren, as if she had vanished into the Pacific Ocean, leaving no trace behind. The time flew by, and in a blink, it was lunchtime, Ava’s time for lunch and rest. Taking her bag, she left the training room without any delay. She planned to head downstairs and leave the company for lunch. However, just as she exited the training room, her phone rang. Ava didn’t stop, continuing toward the elevator while taking out her phone, and she didn’t expect it to be a call from Mrs. Wei. Ava answered without hesitation, "Mrs. Wei." Speaking, Ava approached the elevator and pressed the down button. "Ma’am, where are you now?" Mrs. Wei’s voice came through, as normal as usual, without a hint of difference. Ava fluttered her eyelashes and replied, "Where? Of course, I’m at the company." As soon as she finished speaking, the elevator arrived at Ava’s floor, the door opened, and she walked in, continuing her conversation, "What’s the matter, Mrs. Wei?" As she spoke, she pressed the button for the first floor and then the close door button. At that moment, Mrs. Wei’s cheerful voice came through.