CHAPTER 484: CHAPTER 484: RUBBING AGAINST HIS ARM

"Hello passengers, the plane will be landing in ten minutes, please..."

The announcement echoed through the cabin, and Ava Sterling frowned, opening her eyes.

She hadn’t fully woken up and was rudely jolted out of her deep sleep, feeling quite annoyed.

However, this annoyance vanished instantly when she saw the person next to her reading a financial magazine.

She sat up straight, looked around, and then glanced outside.

Soon, Ava squinted her eyes.

The sunlight was intense, piercing through the clouds and shining upon her, making it hard to bear.

The sun’s out, are we almost there?

In the cabin, the bilingual announcements filled her ears, while the surroundings were no longer as silent as nighttime, filled with voices and sounds of eating, considerably noisier.

Listening to these noises, Ava couldn’t help but yawn.

She felt so sleepy, wishing she could continue sleeping.

Thinking about it, Ava retracted her gaze, leaned back, and closed her eyes, trying to sleep against her seat.

But just as she closed her eyes, a flash of light crossed her mind, and she immediately opened her eyes to look at Poe Vaughn.

Poe Vaughn was holding a financial magazine, flipping through it with a profound expression. His stamina was intact as usual, and he wasn’t affected at all by staying up late.

Many times, Ava doubted whether this man was human, perhaps a fairy.

The kind who doesn’t need food, drink, or sleep.

But right now, all that is secondary; Ava sat up straight immediately, speaking up, "Are you going to be busy later?"

Yes, she remembered the real reason she abandoned everything to follow him here.

Poe Vaughn gazed at the messages in the magazine, showing no ripples in his eyes, as if he was unaware of the person next to him.

However, as the rapid words fell into his ears, he responded, "First, back to the hotel."

Hearing this, Ava’s anxious heart instantly relaxed.

Back to the hotel first, probably to freshen up?

This man is indeed a clean freak.

Besides, wouldn’t he have breakfast after freshening up? This man leads a regular life and must eat when he needs to.

So, she still has plenty of time.

"Alright, let’s talk at the hotel."

With so many people here, it’s not appropriate to talk.

Ava felt reassured, but going back to sleep was impossible.

She looked at the outside weather again, then around, clearly indicating it was time to disembark. Everyone was also sitting up, preparing for their imminent departure.

And she had nothing much to pack; besides her phone and bag, and her high heels, she had nothing else.

Of course, these were minor matters she didn’t care about.

If everything went smoothly, she could return home today, just delaying one day’s time, which wouldn’t really have any impact.

Thinking of these, Ava put on her high heels, and at this moment, the plane was already descending, with the city below becoming clear.

As the plane landed smoothly on the runway, Ava took out her phone and turned it on.

She checked the time, it was seven ten.

It was indeed fast.

Back home, it should be just past five, right?

Just as she thought about it, her phone buzzed twice. Ava picked up her phone to check.

A message had been sent over by Lauren Howell.

Lauren Howell: [Alright, I will arrange everything properly.]

Lauren Howell: [But Ava, if you have determined the time, give me a confirmed timing. How long roughly will it be delayed? I can arrange things better on my end.]

Last night she sent the message, then turned off her phone, ignoring Lauren Howell. Now, Lauren Howell’s reply came shortly after she had turned her phone off last night.

Seeing these two messages now, Ava swiftly tapped open to reply.

Soon, the message was sent, and the cabin announcement echoed again.

"Dear travelers, we have safely reached Saipan Island. Thank you for flying with us..."

We’ve arrived.

Ava put her phone away and looked at the cabin door.

The cabin door was already open.

They were in first class and were the first to disembark.

Retracting her gaze, Ava quickly unbuckled her seatbelt.

At this moment, Poe Vaughn had already unbuckled his seatbelt and stood up.

Seeing him stand and leave, Ava immediately grabbed her bag and wrapped her arms around Poe Vaughn’s arm.

She couldn’t just let him walk alone.

With his arm embraced, Poe Vaughn looked at the person closely hugging him, her fair face and bright eyes. As he looked over, she immediately flashed him a radiant smile.

Seeing this smile, akin to the dazzling sunlight outside, made his eyes flicker slightly.

His gaze turned away, not pulling his arm away, leading Ava Sterling off the plane.

The flight attendants watched the two, sending them off with eyes filled with admiration and envy.

A man who clearly seemed exceptional had a woman by his side—how regrettable...

Ava Sterling and Poe Vaughn exited the airport and directly got into a car.

The car had long been waiting at the airport entrance.

As soon as they got in the car, Ava was about to speak.

But upon seeing the person seated in the front passenger seat, she closed her mouth.

Is this person Poe Vaughn’s other assistant?

Last night, Poe Vaughn seemed to call this person... Troy Thorne?

This was Ava’s first time seeing this person and didn’t know what to make of him, knowing he wasn’t Quentin Quinn.

So, she originally intended to chat with Poe Vaughn once in the car, but this time, she remained silent.

Concerned that unclear situations might affect Poe Vaughn.

However...

Thinking of something, Ava’s eyes flashed with a hint of brilliance, looking at Poe Vaughn: "Does this car have a divider?"

Afraid he wouldn’t answer, she leaned into Poe Vaughn’s ear, her hand open to block, like a little girl whispering secrets.

"Honey, I want to talk to you, it’s inconvenient if others hear."

Her warm breath sprayed onto his ear, funneling into his ear, bringing a ticklish sensation.

Especially, fearing others might overhear, her lips were so close that as she spoke, they seemed to brush against his ear.

Poe Vaughn’s heart fluttered, the tickle instantly spread to his core, then dissipated, scratching at his heart.

Ava couldn’t care less about all this; the two had already been through intimate moments together, so what’s this?

She finished speaking and stared at Poe Vaughn, her eyes black-and-white distinct, unblinking, full of anticipation and longing.

Poe Vaughn looked ahead, not gazing at the person clinging to him, even as Ava had her arm wrapped around his.

Her softness pressed tightly to him, each movement made that softness rub against his arm.

At this moment, a dark hue familiar to Ava flickered in his eyes.

But he said nothing, nor did he do anything to Ava.

He raised his hand.

Quickly, the car’s divider rose up, isolating them from the person in front.

Instantly, Ava smiled, extremely satisfied.

Sometimes, this man could be particularly agreeable, though it was hard to discern exactly when.

But it didn’t matter, being agreeable now was enough.

Immediately, Ava wasted no time, swiftly saying, "Honey, I was wrong, I’ll never again inquire about your mom, my mother-in-law from anyone like Aunt Wei."

"I swear!"

Ava, speaking, raised her hand, looking solemn and earnest.

And hearing her words, Poe Vaughn finally looked at her.