Internet Breaking: The Powerful CEO Reveals His Supermodel Wife-Chapter 567: Heartfelt Flutter
Happy?
This was the first time anyone had asked Poe Vaughn if he was happy.
And such a simple word had rarely appeared in Poe Vaughn’s dictionary.
He didn’t care about being happy or not, only about what he should do, what he wanted to do, and whether it was done.
Everything else, he didn’t care at all.
But at this moment, when Ava Sterling asked this very ordinary question, his heart skipped a beat, and then something seemed to dissolve within him.
Happy...
He was happy.
Because he was with her, because she was by his side, her care, her smile, all belonged to him.
He was happy.
Ava Sterling didn’t hear Poe Vaughn’s reply, and the two had already arrived at the elevator. Ava Sterling took the initiative to press the elevator, then returned to hold Poe Vaughn’s arm, smiling as she said, "I’m quite happy."
"I haven’t been out shopping like this for a long time. Come to think of it, this seems to be the first time I’ve gone out shopping in two years."
"I think it’s great, really happy."
"But, most importantly, having you with me feels so different."
Ava Sterling smiled, looking at this reserved and indifferent person.
Shopping with different people feels different. In the past, when she had time to shop, it was either by herself or with Lauren Howell, with not much feeling.
But today, shopping with Poe Vaughn felt very different.
There was a sense of fulfillment, satisfaction, and happiness.
She felt extremely happy, as if something was overflowing in her chest, an indescribable fondness.
Poe Vaughn listened to the direct words beside him falling into his ears, especially that last sentence, which was spoken so naturally without feeling any issue.
His gaze fell on her face, watching her curved eyebrows and eyes, which were full of delight, his heart thumping heavily.
"Ding!"
The elevator door opened, and Ava Sterling immediately looked over, blinked, and instantly pulled Poe Vaughn inside.
"Come on, come on, let’s quickly go eat. After eating, I want to buy snacks. There’s nothing in the hotel today; I’m starving. I must stock up to avoid such cruel treatment again."
One moment she was saying heart-fluttering words, and the next moment she threw them aside, skipping to another topic.
Moreover, it was smooth, without any pause.
Poe Vaughn’s wildly beating heart was thus doused with a bucket of cold water, forcing him to calm down.
Yet, the slender fingers holding him were like leading him to have fun together.
He turned his large hand over, wrapping her hand in his palm, then tightened his grip.
Ava Sterling felt Poe Vaughn’s actions but didn’t think much of it.
As soon as they entered the elevator, she quickly pressed the button for the first floor, watching the elevator door close, the numbers change, feeling both expectant and excited inside.
Looking forward to hot pot, looking forward to buying snacks too!
Poe Vaughn sensed the excitement of the person beside him. He watched her, seeing her excited look, her eyes extremely bright, filled with brilliance, like a crystal ball illuminated by sunlight, reflecting countless beautiful lights.
At this moment, he held her hand tightly, enveloping her.
The hot pot place was a tad far from the mall, taking about twenty minutes by car to reach.
Ava Sterling and Poe Vaughn got out of the car and headed straight into the restaurant.
It was a Chinese restaurant, specializing in hot pot, and run by locals.
Ava Sterling had eaten here before.
Her fondness for it made her aware of where to find great food, so as soon as they got into the car, Ava Sterling gave the driver the address, and they came straight here.
At this hour, there weren’t too many diners, but also not too few; it wasn’t peak time, after all.
While in the car, Ava Sterling had reserved a table, knowing that Poe Vaughn didn’t like crowded places, so she specifically booked a small private room for two.
Upon entering the restaurant, Ava Sterling informed the waitress about the reservation, and upon being asked which room, she told them. The waitress then led Ava Sterling and Poe Vaughn to their private room.
"Here is the menu. Please take a look and choose your dishes."
The waitress handed the menu to Ava Sterling and Poe Vaughn. Ava Sterling took it and immediately said, "We’ll have the Yuan Yang Pot, make the red soup a bit spicier."
"Alright."
The waitress noted it down, and Ava Sterling quickly ordered the dishes, knowing what Poe Vaughn liked to eat.
Both meat and vegetables were included.
"We’re good for now; I’ll order more if needed."
"Okay."
The waitress took the menu and left, while Poe Vaughn didn’t order at all, not even looking at the menu.
He let Ava Sterling order, as if he’d eat whatever she chose.
At this moment, he was holding a teacup, sipping tea.
Ava Sterling felt thirsty now too. She picked up her teacup and quickly drank all the tea.
When they came in, the waitress had filled the teacups, but there was a teapot beside them, full of warm tea. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
Ava Sterling, after finishing her tea, reached out to take the teapot to pour more.
However, just as she reached out, a large hand stretched over, taking the teapot away.
Ava Sterling was stunned and looked at Poe Vaughn.
He looked at her empty teacup and said, "Give it to me."
Ava Sterling thought Poe Vaughn had finished his tea and wanted more, not expecting him to ask for her cup with the teapot in his hand.
Ava Sterling was puzzled for two seconds, looked at her teacup, and then at Poe Vaughn’s teacup, then laughed.
"Alright, hubby~"
Ava Sterling immediately offered her teacup with both hands, watching Poe Vaughn’s distinct fingers pour tea for her.
At the mall, she asked Poe Vaughn if he was happy today, and Poe Vaughn didn’t answer, but at this moment, Ava Sterling felt that Poe Vaughn was happy.
He was in a good mood.
Knowing he’s happy put her at ease, and knowing he’s in a good mood made her even more at ease.
Poe Vaughn poured the tea and handed the cup to Ava Sterling, who sweetly accepted it with two hands and took a sip.
She didn’t know if it was because Poe Vaughn poured the tea himself, but it tasted different from before.
Thinking this, Ava Sterling took another sip, her heart seemed to be sweetened.
She had ordered crispy pork, a cold dish that could be eaten before the meal, and soon the waitress brought it over.
Ava Sterling picked up her chopsticks and placed a piece of crispy pork in Poe Vaughn’s bowl, saying, "This crispy pork is good, tastes great, try it."
Saying this, Ava Sterling picked another piece of crispy pork for her own bowl but dipped it in dry chili powder first.
It’s more fragrant with the chili powder.
However, the piece she gave Poe Vaughn was without chili powder, fearing the spice he couldn’t handle.
Poe Vaughn watched Ava Sterling’s method of eating directly dipped in chili powder, his gaze falling on the dry seasoning beside him, which also included dry chili powder.
As for why Ava Sterling didn’t dip his piece in chili powder, he knew the reason.
He picked up his crispy pork and dipped it lightly in the chili powder, then ate it.
The crispy pork was very crunchy, yet tender inside, and with the addition of chili powder, it had a kick but was flavorful.
It was a taste he hadn’t experienced before.
He chewed silently, watching Ava Sterling’s lips move continuously, savoring it deliciously.
Evidently, Ava Sterling hadn’t noticed him dipping it in chili powder.
Ava Sterling ate three pieces in a row, feeling immensely satisfied before looking at Poe Vaughn and asking, "How is it? Tasty?"
Poe Vaughn had finished the piece and feeling a bit of the spice, picked up his teacup and took a sip, slightly suppressing the spiciness, then spoke, "It’s good."
Receiving approval, Ava Sterling’s eyes immediately crinkled in a smile, "The things Ava Sterling loves to eat are generally good things, the taste won’t disappoint."
"Here, try this cold dish, I really like it too."
Saying this, Ava Sterling placed more dishes for Poe Vaughn, and he ate them all.
Just like that, the two of them dined in a wonderful atmosphere. As dishes were served, the hot pot broth came, Ava Sterling cooked the food, prepared sauces for Poe Vaughn, served him dishes, and introduced how to eat them for the best experience.
She was like a meticulous waitress and local guide, professional and attentive, serving Poe Vaughn thoroughly and considerately.
However, Poe Vaughn wanted to try a bit of spice, so Ava Sterling obliged, adding a touch of spiciness, resulting in Poe Vaughn’s cheeks turning slightly red, a sharp contrast to his usual demeanor.
This made Ava Sterling particularly happy, her heart flutter.
Yes, her heart fluttered.
