CHAPTER 401: CHAPTER 401: VERY STRANGE

The car moved smoothly among the traffic, with Ava Sterling sitting quietly in the back seat, holding a book and reading in silence. There wasn’t a sound in the car.

But then, the phone buzzed, breaking the peace.

Ava Sterling frowned, displeased, and picked up the phone to check the caller.

Lauren Howell.

Seeing this name, she didn’t want to answer, but she still did: "Hello."

Holding the phone to her ear, she continued to read, her voice filled with impatience.

Lauren Howell immediately detected the wrong tone in Ava Sterling’s voice, realizing she was in a bad mood, and said right away: "Ava, are you really not feeling well?"

Ava Sterling paused, frowning, her thoughts finally pulling out from the book: "I’m not feeling well? How did you know?"

She hadn’t told Lauren Howell, so how did Lauren Howell know?

Moreover, how could it be so quickly?

Ava Sterling glanced at the time on her phone. It was only ten past eight, just a mere ten minutes since she left home.

How did Lauren Howell know?

Hearing Ava Sterling’s words, Lauren Howell got the confirmation she needed and said: "Quentin Quinn just called me and said you’re not feeling well. The doctor will be there by eight-thirty at the latest. They’ll take a look at you once they arrive."

Ava Sterling was stunned.

Quentin Quinn?

A brief blankness in her head, but soon, Ava Sterling understood what was happening.

It must have been Aunt Wei who called Poe Vaughn, and Poe Vaughn instructed Quentin Quinn, who then contacted Lauren Howell.

Once thought through, it was clear.

But, why did it feel so strange?

She just hadn’t slept well, she wasn’t feeling too unwell, and there was no need to urgently see a doctor.

Besides, she had already told Aunt Wei to have the doctor come in the evening when she’d have time. How could she find time this morning?

No need to hurry like this.

Also, there was no need for Aunt Wei to tell Poe Vaughn about this. She could have contacted the doctor directly, or was it required to arrange the doctor through Poe Vaughn?

That must be it.

After all, Aunt Wei was just a domestic helper in the family, surely knowing very little, needing to speak to Poe Vaughn, who would have Quentin Quinn arrange it.

And the reason Quentin Quinn arranged it so quickly was probably due to Poe Vaughn’s special instructions.

Because the old lady was always so anxious about her. If something were to happen to her, Poe Vaughn would be troubled.

Thinking about this, Ava Sterling said, "No need. How could I have time to see a doctor in the morning? Let the doctor come to The Kestrel Apartments in the evening."

"Ah?"

Lauren Howell was stunned.

Ava Sterling frowned and said, "At this time, if the doctor comes over, I simply don’t have time to see the doctor. I’m very busy."

"No... The doctor will arrive by eight-thirty at the latest, see you right away, it won’t delay your class."

Ava Sterling paused: "Arrive by eight-thirty?"

If that’s the case, then it’s fine, it shouldn’t take long.

Thinking about it, Ava Sterling immediately said: "Have the doctor arrive before eight-thirty."

Looking ahead at the building, Ava Sterling continued: "I’m almost at the office. If the doctor can’t arrive before eight-thirty, then don’t bother coming."

"That’s it."

With that, Ava Sterling hung up the phone and continued reading.

Now, Ava Sterling was wholeheartedly focused on her work, not caring about anything else, not thinking much, completely undistracted.

Truly dedicating herself to her career.

So serious, so focused!

Lauren Howell listened to the busy tone on the phone, quite baffled.

Was it necessary to rush like this?

She didn’t think so; the doctor only needed about ten minutes for Ava.

However, since Ava Sterling said this, Lauren Howell didn’t dare say anything more, feeling a bit nervous inside, hesitant to bother Quentin Quinn about when exactly the doctor would arrive, afraid of coming off as impatient.

After all, the big boss’s assistant was busier than she was; calling them would waste their time.

Moreover, it wasn’t even a big deal.

Thinking over and over, Lauren Howell felt it was better to make Ava Sterling upset than to make the big boss upset in the end. She decided it was better to upset Ava Sterling.

She couldn’t grasp the mood of the big boss, but she knew Ava’s mood; even if the doctor arrived a bit late, it wouldn’t matter. At most, Ava would just complain to her, nothing serious.

With this in mind, Lauren Howell relaxed, deciding not to call Quentin Quinn and just wait for the doctor to arrive.

Meanwhile, in Melbourne.

Quentin Quinn, having just spoken with Lauren Howell, looked towards the person sitting in the executive chair.