Internet Breaking: The Powerful CEO Reveals His Supermodel Wife-Chapter 534: Who Is Really Scheming?
Ethan Ainsworth’s words were incredibly sincere, as if they were truly genuine.
In reality, this was indeed his honest truth, but at the same time, it carried his strong sense of gossip.
In fact, his curiosity outweighed everything else.
And Ava Sterling listened to Ethan Ainsworth’s words and heard what she wanted to hear.
Poe Vaughn really hadn’t been with any women before, not even allowing them to touch him.
They were each other’s firsts.
Such an answer made Ava Sterling feel particularly good, sweet as if she had tasted honey.
Involuntarily, Ava Sterling’s smile grew more joyful, and she felt no trace of displeasure, looking exceedingly gentle.
Especially in the warm hue of the moment, her smile was soul-stirring.
"We met at a press conference; it was quite coincidental that Poe was there, and so was I."
"I saw him immediately and felt he was the one I wanted."
"Hmm... to put it simply, it was love at first sight."
"We naturally got to know each other, naturally felt compatible, and then got together, married."
Ava Sterling spoke with a mix of truth and fiction, sounding entirely believable and inviting trust.
Her smiling, steady words carried an innate sweetness and happiness, as if she truly fell in love with Poe Vaughn at first sight.
She wasn’t lying; she genuinely liked him.
Poe Vaughn listened to her gentle and smiling words, the sweetness within them, like a piece of candy melting in his heart, spreading along with his veins.
His eyes moved slightly as he picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
The aroma of the wine spread, like the lingering fragrance between her lips, intoxicating.
Vincent Donovan heard Ava Sterling’s words, his gaze shifted, looking at Ava Sterling.
He honestly didn’t expect Ava Sterling to answer, as matters between couples usually aren’t discussed openly.
Especially considering Ethan Ainsworth’s obviously deliberate and gossipy question.
But unexpectedly, Ava Sterling spoke, and more than that, her eyes revealed her fondness.
Vincent Donovan had past relationships and had dated before, so he had some understanding of emotions.
For instance, seeing Ava Sterling now, he believed Ava Sterling liked Poe Vaughn—not to speculate on how deep the affection or love was, but there was definitely emotion involved.
Eyes don’t lie, especially for people like them.
It’s very hard to deceive.
At this moment, Ava Sterling’s eyes held nothing but pure affection, undiluted by anything else. Her affection was complete, with nothing able to intrude.
Seeing Ava Sterling this way, Vincent Donovan glanced at the person drinking across from him.
As he drank, his eyelids lowered deeply, completely concealing anything he was thinking about in his eyes.
However, he felt that Poe Vaughn’s aura had changed.
The indifference, the detachment, the distance—all dispersed because of a few words from Ava Sterling.
He became real, became warm, became emotional.
Moreover, he liked the person confessing to him, incredibly so.
Vincent Donovan smiled, his lips curving upward, his eyes filled with a deep smile.
Tonight, it seemed like Ethan Ainsworth was causing trouble, trying to find amusement at Poe Vaughn’s expense, but in reality, Poe Vaughn used Ethan Ainsworth’s mouth to make Ava Sterling say what he wanted to hear.
Ethan Ainsworth thought he was the one scheming, unaware that he had already fallen into Poe Vaughn’s trap.
At this moment, Vincent Donovan’s smile became more joyous.
Ethan Ainsworth didn’t see Vincent Donovan’s smile, nor did he realize he had been set up by Poe Vaughn; he was simply excited by Ava Sterling’s words.
Press conference, love at first sight.
These keywords were explosive news.
Almost in an instant, Ethan Ainsworth knew which press conference Ava Sterling was referring to.
However, the story of their meeting and marriage was definitely not as simple as Ava Sterling put it.
These two definitely had secrets.
Also, it was impossible for Poe Vaughn to have met Ava Sterling for the first time at that press conference; they must have known each other for a long time.
He didn’t believe in coincidences, in fate.
These things can all be orchestrated, planned.
Nonetheless, Ethan Ainsworth was already extremely satisfied with this answer, and he promptly said, "Love at first sight?"
"That’s truly romantic."
"Mrs. Vaughn fell in love with our pure, unworldly brother at first sight; I wonder if our brother also fell for Mrs. Vaughn at first sight."
As he spoke, Ethan Ainsworth provocatively turned his gaze to Poe Vaughn, smiling as he asked, "Brother, when did you start liking our Mrs. Vaughn?"
"Don’t tell me it’s love at first sight for you too."
"You’re not that kind of person, I know you."
Ethan Ainsworth spoke with such certainty, as if he was a mind reader, knowing Poe Vaughn’s thoughts and character inside out.
Poe Vaughn took a sip of wine, letting the aroma linger around his lips, then lifted his gaze to meet Ethan Ainsworth’s obviously curious and gossipy fox-like eyes.
He didn’t speak.
Yet, by not answering, Ethan Ainsworth’s smile only grew more cheerful, as if he had expected it.
This person wasn’t going to say anything.
He definitely wouldn’t say a word.
He knew that.
This person harbored thoughts, deeply buried, impossible to easily express, let alone in front of Ava Sterling.
Impossible.
However... he just wanted him to say it.
Ethan Ainsworth continued, "Brother, don’t be so shy—"
"Love at first sight."
A low, slow voice interrupted Ethan Ainsworth, almost pronouncing each word clearly, wanting people to clearly understand his thoughts. This kind of voice, this answer, choked Ethan Ainsworth’s unsaid word "intent" in his throat.
Ethan Ainsworth’s eyes widened in an instant, speechless.
Poe Vaughn answered; he actually answered him.
It was simply unbelievable.
But love at first sight?
How could this person possibly fall in love at first sight with a woman? This must be his way of messing with him!
Although Ethan Ainsworth was shocked by Poe Vaughn’s answer, he quickly realized in a heartbeat.
This person was doing this intentionally, intentionally not speaking the truth.
He was just using this to brush him off.
Because this person knew he was toying with him.
Thinking this, Ethan Ainsworth opened his mouth to directly expose Poe Vaughn’s lie, to make Poe Vaughn speak the truth from his heart. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
However, when Ethan Ainsworth met those inscrutable eyes, he lost his words.
At this moment, Poe Vaughn was looking at him, yet those eyes no longer carried the usual indifferent coldness; they had ripples, waves.
As if he was telling the truth.
He truly had—love at first sight for Ava Sterling.
At this moment, Ethan Ainsworth’s heart raced, leaving him with no reaction.
Ava didn’t notice Ethan Ainsworth’s change in expression, as she was contemplating how to rescue Poe Vaughn from Ethan Ainsworth’s questioning.
The truth was, Ava didn’t expect Ethan Ainsworth to counter-question Poe Vaughn. She thought Ethan Ainsworth would only question her, not expecting him to question Poe Vaughn too.
Poe Vaughn was clearly not someone who would answer, and the atmosphere had clearly changed.
Ava didn’t want the atmosphere to become tense, so she thought of something to prevent Ethan Ainsworth from focusing on Poe Vaughn and instead keep questioning her.
But before she could think of what to say, Poe Vaughn responded to Ethan Ainsworth.
Ava was taken aback, her heart skipping a beat.
Instinctively.
But quickly, she calmed down, as this was something Poe Vaughn had mentioned before.
They had fallen in love at first sight and thus married; his answer now presented no issue.
Ava gathered her thoughts, putting them aside, and her face returned to that of a gracious wife, refraining from interjecting.
She served food to the youngster and continued eating herself.
Completely unaware, Poe Vaughn’s words were a confession.
A confession to her.
