CHAPTER 393: CHAPTER 393: AVA STERLING PURSUES HER CAREER

Ava happily left the community, smiling broadly. The security guard saw her and greeted her with a smile, "Miss Sterling seems to be in a good mood today."

Ava smiled back, "Yes, I’m in a great mood."

The guard nodded with a smile, "When Miss Sterling is in a good mood, we’re all in a good mood."

Ava beamed, "Everyone is in a good mood."

With those words, Ava walked out of the community.

At this moment, a black Bentley was already parked at the entrance, and Old Zhang got out of the car to open the door for Ava.

Ava got in.

Soon, the door closed, and the car drove away.

The security guard stood there watching and said, "Looks like Miss Sterling has hitched a ride on a high branch."

"Not just a high branch, I’d say she’s turned into a golden phoenix."

"Just don’t know how long she can stay on that high branch; Miss Sterling isn’t easy to deal with."

"Who knows, rich people’s fancy doesn’t last long."

"Maybe a few months; although Miss Sterling is beautiful with a great figure, women like her are a dime a dozen for wealthy folks."

"We’ll see what skills Miss Sterling has."

"I find it difficult; with Miss Sterling’s temperament, I worry she might not last even a few months."

"I fear so too."

The two security guards discussed as the car drove away.

Ava started calling Lauren the moment she got in the car, wanting to ask if Lauren has reached the company since she would be arriving shortly.

"Beep..."

The call connected.

Ava listened as she patiently waited.

However, Lauren didn’t keep Ava waiting long; on the third ring, the call was answered.

Soon, Lauren’s voice could be heard, "Ava."

"Where are you now? Have you reached the company?"

"Just arrived. How about you?"

"I’m on my way to the company, should be there in about ten minutes."

"Alright, should I wait for you in the makeup room or the lobby?"

"Makeup room."

"Okay."

Lauren knew Ava was calling for a reason but didn’t ask, knowing that Ava would mention it if so.

Sure enough, Ava soon asked, "Did you get that story from Silas Donovan I asked you to?"

"Got it; yesterday, I called Director Donovan, and he had someone send the book over. I read a bit last night; the story is quite good, although I haven’t finished it."

"Alright, I’ll need to read it when I get to the company. Bring it to the makeup room. And the teacher from last night didn’t say anything, right?"

Ava hadn’t called Lauren last night, but she was sure Lauren would handle things smoothly.

"There was no issue; I told the teacher you had an emergency and couldn’t make it, apologized, and the teacher was very understanding and left without complaint."

Ava frowned, "So accommodating?"

"Yes, it surprised me too, but the teacher didn’t complain and said everyone can have emergencies, it’s understandable."

Ava was quite shocked, not expecting the teacher to be so kind. However, it meant she couldn’t let the same thing happen again.

She immediately said, "Book a table at the Southern Estate for lunchtime, and invite the teacher. I’ll treat the teacher to lunch."

"And maybe do some teaching right there in the restaurant."

"Got it!"

Lauren knew Ava wanted to thank the teacher with a meal, and it was indeed the best way.

"That’s all for now."

Once Ava finished speaking, she hung up the phone.

With all matters arranged, she pondered if there was anything else to attend to.

Currently, she was racing against time, not wanting to waste even a second.

Soon enough, she recalled what Lauren had mentioned.

Lauren said she had read the story, though not completed, meaning she had read more than Ava.

It was just the right time for Lauren to brief her.

With this thought, Ava picked up her phone, intending to call Lauren.

But upon reconsideration, looking at the building up ahead, she deduced she’d arrive in just a few minutes.

No need.

Ava put down the phone, frowned, and recalled the knowledge the teacher imparted the previous day, reviewing it in her mind.

In these few minutes, she aimed to revise as much as possible.

Thus, the car soon stopped at Celeste.

Ava got out, but before leaving the car, she told Old Zhang, "Old Zhang, I’ll clock off at five in the afternoon; be here to pick me up at five."

"Alright, ma’am."

After giving her instructions, Ava closed the car door and hurried into the company.

Making sure every minute and second were put to use!

Lauren was already in the makeup room with the book, waiting for Ava, reading as she waited.

Lauren read late into the night yesterday; if not for considering today’s work, she might have stayed up all night.

The book’s captivating nature was one reason; the other was it’d give her full insight into the drama, enabling her to assist Ava.

Click, the door opened.

Ava walked in.

Seeing Ava, Lauren quickly said, "Ava, you’re here."

Ava entered directly, tossed her bag onto the sofa, and said, "Give me the book."

She stretched out her hand, and Lauren promptly handed the book over. Ava received it and immediately opened it to read.

While flipping through the pages, she said, "Give me a brief rundown of the story up to where you’ve read."

"Okay."

Lauren immediately started narrating, and Ava listened as she read, thoroughly engrossed.

Just like that, time quickly approached nine o’clock.

Ava’s alarm sounded, and she closed the book, saying to Lauren, "Make sure to finish the book, then get the script from Silas Donovan. When we have time, we should run through it, and you can see how I do."

Lauren listened to Ava, and her eyes lit up instantly, her whole being filled with excitement.

Their Ava was so fast-paced!

"Alright!"

"Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it as you instructed."

"Mm."

With her instructions given, Ava promptly left the makeup room, heading downstairs to the training room for her class.

Lauren stood in the makeup room, watching Ava’s whirlwind presence, a tiny flame of excitement ignited in her heart.

Their Ava was sure to nail this drama!

And achieve massive success!

Ava focused entirely on her class, not distracted for a moment, and before she knew it, it was noon. She left the company and headed to Southern Estate.

Southern Estate is a well-known Chinese restaurant in Aurelia; many wealthy people choose it for hosting meals.

It’s renowned for its exceptional environment and cuisine, with service that’s equally notable.

Of course, the costs are quite impressive too, with a meal easily reaching five figures.

For Ava, spending five figures on a meal is indeed expensive, but it depends on who it is for, like inviting the teacher or Poe Vaughn, making it completely worthwhile.

Ava reached the restaurant, and the teacher had already arrived.

Ava had instructed Lauren to send a car to pick up the teacher, ensuring no neglect.

Thus, the teacher was brought to the restaurant first, with Ava following shortly afterward.

Upon entering the restaurant, Ava was exceptionally apologetic, "Teacher, I’m truly sorry for last night’s emergency that made you come for nothing. I apologize sincerely."

The teacher, seeing Ava bow in apology, quickly stood up to support her, "No need, no need; Miss Sterling had things to deal with, not on purpose. I understand, it’s okay."

Ava shook her head, "But still, it’s not right to have you come for nothing; it’s my fault."

Saying this, Ava poured a cup of tea and directly said, "Teacher, I’ll use tea in place of wine, bottoms up as a mark of respect."

With that, she drank it all in one go, full of sincerity.

The teacher, witnessing her heartfelt gesture, found it quite unexpected.