Early in the morning, a doctor came to examine Jace. Elara Shelby was watching by his side. Jace cooperated, and within half an hour, the doctor bowed to Elara Shelby, "Madam, the young master’s health has improved a lot." The doctor had been changed to someone Elara trusted. "When can he be discharged approximately?" The doctor bowed his head respectfully, "If the young master does not wish to stay in the hospital, he can be discharged today." Elara understood, "Then let’s discharge him today." Both mother and son disliked hospitals; they hated the smell of hospitals. The doctor left to arrange the discharge procedures. Meanwhile, outside the ward, Bella Ainsworth listened to the report on her phone and said, "Got it." She hung up the phone, and as the doctor came out, she went directly in, standing behind Elara Shelby. Jace was speaking with Elara, reassuring her that he would be fine. However, when Bella entered, he paused, his gaze falling upon her face. As Bella moved behind Elara Shelby, he asked, "Have you found anything?" Bella paused, then glanced at Elara Shelby. Elara raised her hand, "Speak." The investigation began yesterday, and by now, a lot of information had been gathered. She already had a rough guess in her mind. Therefore, telling Jace was no problem. Bella nodded and then looked at Jace, "Yesterday afternoon, Miss Sterling went to Celestial Holdings and hasn’t come out since, but The Vaughn Family’s people personally brought her food." Find the newest release on novelFɪre.net "They left after delivering the food, and subsequently, neither Miss Sterling nor Celestial Holdings’ CEO appeared." Jace’s gaze shifted slightly, lowering his eyelids. Bella continued speaking, "This morning, The Vaughn Family people brought food again, along with some replacement clothing." "They left about an hour later." "When leaving, they were carrying items, presumably the replaced clothes and bedding." "And just now, Miss Sterling left Celestial Holdings." "She was personally taken away by a Vaughn Family car." At this, Bella finished speaking and fell silent. Elara Shelby’s eyes shifted slightly, observing Jace’s silent demeanor, then said, "You have noticed the relationship between that girl and The Vaughn Family member, haven’t you?" While Bella was reporting, Elara watched the changes in Jace’s expression up till now. No one knows their child better than a mother does; just one look and she could tell what her son was thinking. And seeing her son’s demeanor now, it was clear he had long known about Ava Sterling and the Vaughn Family’s member being together. Jace uttered the single syllable with little emotion, causing Elara’s heart to ache. She was deeply in love, and so was her son. Elara held Jace’s hand gently, "Child, that girl is not suitable for you, let go." She had learned last night that Ava went to Celestial Holdings and hadn’t left. And from the information she had, Ava Sterling and Poe Vaughn likely met due to the cooperation between Celestial Holdings and MK. In such a short time, the two had reached this point; she didn’t need to guess to know how it happened. Especially since she had found out that Celestial Holdings originally didn’t plan to cooperate with MK, yet suddenly they did. With Ava Sterling as the spokesperson, it became clear. Ava Sterling was not a good person. How could such a woman be worthy of bringing sorrow to her son? Jace lowered his head, his face devoid of emotion. He said, "I know they are together, I’ve known for a long time, but I don’t understand why they are together, what their purpose is." Jace raised his head, looking at Elara. There was no trace of pain in his eyes, no sorrow, only tranquility. Complete tranquility. Elara thought she would see an incredibly painful gaze, but to her surprise, it was not the case. She frowned, speaking, "Child, you might not know." "Celestial Holdings initially did not plan to cooperate with MK, but later on, suddenly they did, and before the cooperation, Ava Sterling went to Celestial Holdings." "Therefore, mother doesn’t need to continue, you should understand, right?" Trading one’s body for benefits, isn’t this something everyone in that circle knows? This is precisely why upon hearing Ava Sterling was a model, she immediately dismissed her. What good can come from that circle? He turned his gaze, contemplating deeply. Was Ava with Poe Vaughn because of this? He felt it wasn’t true; Ava wasn’t that kind of person. If she truly cared about money, wouldn’t she just tell him? Why resort to selling her body? That’s not who she is. So surely there must be another reason. He was unaware of it. Jace looked at Elara, speaking firmly, "Mother, she is not that kind of person. If she were, she would have done it long before now." "Why wait until now?" Elara, understanding Jace’s demeanor, realized he didn’t believe it; she wanted to say more, but just as she was about to speak, Jace’s voice reached her ears. Elara’s brows furrowed tightly, feeling deeply pained, "Child, did she meet anyone of Poe Vaughn’s status before?" "Precisely because she hadn’t, she didn’t act recklessly." "Once she met someone good, she naturally wouldn’t let them go." "People from that circle are very smart; they’ve had plans for themselves for a long time, and they understand that good chips are needed to get what they truly desire." "She might have preserved herself, but she’s not foolish; she definitely had plans." "Otherwise, how could she stay by Poe Vaughn’s side for so long and freely enter and exit Celestial Holdings?" "Do you think Poe Vaughn is an idiot?" Jace’s lips pressed tightly together, his expression turning stern, "Mother, I understand what you think; you feel Ava Sterling isn’t a good girl, that she’s been tainted by that circle." "But I can assure you, she isn’t." "Just as you said, if she truly isn’t a good girl, why would Poe Vaughn keep her by his side?" "Poe Vaughn can choose anyone; why must it be Ava?" "Mother, there must be a reason." Jace gripped Elara’s hand firmly, clearly conveying to her that in his heart, he would absolutely never believe Ava Sterling to be that kind of person. Elara said nothing more. She was left speechless. She originally thought her child was merely temporarily infatuated, but now it seemed it wasn’t that simple. Elara deeply gazed at Jace, saying, "Then mother will continue to investigate until you are convinced." Jace’s eyes deepened, "I trust Ava." While he wouldn’t trust others, he trusted Ava without a doubt. The car directly delivered Ava Sterling outside the company, and she stepped out, striding inside. This time, she didn’t have the car stop at a corner, deciding to walk over herself. Because Lauren Howell already knew, and since she knew, there was no need to guard against Lauren like a thief. At this moment, Ava felt much lighter inside. Feeling like a thief was indeed exhausting. However, she had to sound the alarm to Lauren Howell and prevent any more such incidents. This time luckily didn’t cause any trouble, or she truly wouldn’t forgive her! With this thought, Ava’s expression turned stern, her face stern. Ava entered the company, heading straight for the elevator, when suddenly a voice called out.