CHAPTER 463: CHAPTER 463: THE SAME HARDSHIPS

As Sharon Sheridan listened to Jean Ackerly’s calm words, she finally realized she had forgotten one thing: how remarkably intelligent the gentleman is.

Who is the gentleman? He is the CEO of Celestial Holdings, an incredibly powerful figure.

Would such a person easily be swayed by a few words, or forget who he is and lose his rationality?

That is absolutely impossible.

She has almost watched him grow up, and over the years, she has rarely seen him lose control of his emotions.

In retrospect, there was almost never such a moment.

How could someone like him be easily controlled by emotions?

Impossible.

Even if control were involved, it would be him controlling the emotions, controlling everything, rather than being controlled.

At this moment, Sharon’s anxious heart gradually calmed down, she was no longer nervous or worried at all.

"Madam, I understand now, it’s a misunderstanding on my part."

In her haste, she had completely forgotten what kind of person the gentleman is.

Listening to Sharon’s relaxed words, Jean Ackerly’s eyes were filled with a deep smile: "It’s all right, it’s good that you told me these things. There’s also nothing wrong with what you said to Ava today. Be yourself, don’t overthink, if there’s anything you can’t figure out, just tell me."

"Alright, Madam."

"Alright then, go ahead and get busy. If there’s anything about Ava and little Poe, call me anytime."

"I will, Madam, don’t worry."

This phone call lasted for half an hour, but once everything was said, calmness prevailed.

Hanging up, Jean Ackerly handed the phone to Yvonne.

Yvonne took it with both hands, then looked at Jean Ackerly, saying, "Madam, what happy news has made you so joyful?"

The smile on Jean Ackerly’s face at this moment could indeed be described as joyful, couldn’t it?

Jean Ackerly continued walking forward, her pace slower and more relaxed than before, the lines on her face even smoother, no longer stern.

Yvonne’s smiling voice filled her ears, causing Jean Ackerly’s eyes to fill with laughter, her old eyes narrowing into slits.

"Ava cares more and more about little Poe."

Upon hearing this, Yvonne felt a surge of joy and said, "That’s good news!"

"The young master has grown so much, and has never cared so deeply for any girl like this, except for the young lady."

"Now the young lady cares for the young master in return, he must be very happy."

Saying this, Yvonne’s eyes filled with sympathy: "Previously, the young master was always alone, so lonely, without anyone closest to him, which made people feel heartbroken. But now the young master has the young lady by his side, even though she might not care for him as much as he does for her, it’s still good that he has someone who cares."

"Especially, in these few months, with the young lady’s presence, the young master has changed completely, warmer than before."

"Although the young lady might not yet know the young master’s feelings, I believe she’ll realize it one day."

Yvonne, senior to Sharon, arrived at the Vaughn Family even earlier, one could say she has witnessed decades of changes in the Vaughn Family.

Especially Poe Vaughn, his growth to the current status he holds today.

The young master really hasn’t had it easy.

Jean Ackerly gazed at the scenery ahead, listening to Yvonne’s joyful yet empathetic words, her smile remained, now tinged with sympathy.

From a young age without a father or mother, only this grandmother and uncle, aunt, they gave him as much love and care as possible, trying to raise him in happiness.

But in the end, it’s not the same.

Grandmother and uncle, aunt can never replace biological parents.

Jean Ackerly could still remember when little Poe was three, Mina passed away, he went to school afterward. Waiting outside the school gates, watching parents take their children home.

He said nothing, just stood there watching for a long time.

She held his hand, looking at him, her heartbroken beyond words.

Before he had no father, but he still had a mother, later even his mother was gone, leaving only her as a grandmother and the family’s uncles and aunts.

The closest people around him were no more.

At that moment, seeing his serene gaze, she really wanted to find Hayden Rhodes, go to the Rhodes Family, let that woman die.

But eventually, she did nothing; she could only embrace the little child, reassuring him he wasn’t alone, he still had her as a grandmother and many in the Vaughn Family.

Because of this, she knew the hardships little Poe endured in childhood, and upon investigating Ava Sterling’s family situation, she felt immense sympathy for Ava.

Ava Sterling had parents, but they were equivalent to none, whereas little Poe had no parents but had the entire Vaughn Family, Ava only had her grandmother, and that’s all.

She felt sympathetic for little Poe, and upon knowing Ava’s circumstances, immense empathy for Ava as well.

Both of these children were unfortunate, yet resilient and striving, truly not easy lives.

Since Heaven has brought them together, let them be together, she would assist them, ensuring their lasting unity.

Together for a long time.

Little Poe needed someone who could always accompany and love him, so did Ava.

They were perfectly suited.

...

With the conversation between Sharon and Jean Ackerly concluded, her mind was completely at ease.

And at this point, looking at the closed, soundless door, she clearly understood.

The gentleman’s departure was intentional.

To make the lady go after him.

Instantly, Sharon laughed.

To manipulate people, it must be the gentleman.

Sharon put her mobile back in her pocket and headed to the kitchen, where she saw the already prepared dinner still on the countertop, not yet served.

It had been sitting for so long, turning cold.

Sharon was stunned.

Will the gentleman and lady come back to eat this dinner?

Thinking about it, an idea suddenly formed in Sharon’s mind, and then she pulled out her phone, dialing Poe Vaughn’s number.

At this time, Celestial Holdings.

The elevator doors opened, and a tall, aloof man walked out.

Just as he stepped out, his phone began to vibrate softly. Poe Vaughn took out his phone, glanced at the caller ID, and answered: "Sharon."

Sharon, standing in the kitchen, listened to the ringing tone from her phone. Once the call connected, she heard the familiar voice, filling her with tension.

Yet she didn’t rush to speak, instead carefully listening to Poe Vaughn’s voice.

A low, magnetic, steady sound, this voice bore no emotional fluctuation, not a hint of the emotional undulation, sounding exactly as ordinary, unchanged.

No sadness, no sorrow, simply nonexistent.

Sharon chuckled.

"Sir, after you left, the madam followed suit, saying she was going to find you."

Heading towards the CEO’s office, Poe Vaughn overheard Sharon’s words, his steps were steady, not pausing.

"Mm."

A low sound came from his throat, still without any fluctuation.

Sharon’s smile grew bigger.

"Sir, will you and madam be back for dinner?"