Internet Breaking: The Powerful CEO Reveals His Supermodel Wife-Chapter 563: Such a Headache

The buzzing vibration was immediately followed by a pleasant ringtone, abruptly interrupting Ava Sterling’s good mood.

Ava’s brow furrowed instantly, her face visibly displeased.

She really disliked receiving calls when she was in a good mood; it truly affected her spirits.

However, though displeased, Ava still took out her phone to check the caller.

Lauren Howell.

The caller’s name clear on the screen was unmistakable to Ava’s eyes.

Ava’s brow furrowed deeply once again, but she wasn’t displeased; she was reminded of something.

She had already settled everything with Poe Vaughn on her end; there were no issues.

The rumors wouldn’t affect anything.

But Lauren didn’t know that, and she must be very worried. Besides, Ava wasn’t sure if Lauren had other concerns that required careful instructions.

After all, rumors were rampant back home; just because Poe Vaughn was okay didn’t mean the rumors weren’t an issue.

With this in mind, Ava swiped to answer the call, "Hello."

Lauren was afraid that Ava wouldn’t answer the call, or that it wouldn’t connect, and she was very tense.

However, when the call connected and Ava’s usual voice came through, Lauren was greatly relieved.

Quickly, Lauren asked, "Ava, how’s it going on your end? Has the Celestial Holdings boss given you any trouble?"

Lauren’s anxious and worried voice rang in Ava’s ears, and Ava stared at the decorations in the store, but her initially good mood was gone.

Ava knew Lauren was worried about her, so she wasn’t displeased by Lauren’s words.

"No problem, he trusts me."

"What about you? Anything happening on your end?"

Ava’s voice was very calm, without a trace of emotional fluctuation, which greatly surprised Lauren.

She hadn’t expected Ava to be so calm, as if she had become a completely different person.

However, hearing Ava say there was no problem and that Poe Vaughn trusted her, Lauren’s heart was at ease.

She didn’t know how Ava had spoken with the Celestial Holdings boss, but if Ava said it was fine, it definitely was.

The danger on Ava’s side was resolved.

But the danger on Lauren’s side hadn’t been cleared.

Thus, Lauren quickly said, "Yes, I’ve got something on my end."

Ava furrowed her brows, no longer looking at the decorations, her expression tightened, "What is it?"

Lauren, without pause, quickly said, "Eric’s sister is back. She asked where you went, and I told her you went to Saipan Island for some business and not to meddle."

"Ava, I feel like Eric’s sister has sensed something, especially with the current circumstances and your absence. She might overthink it, so I lied. But I don’t know if Eric has called you. I’m afraid if she calls you, and we say different things, it’ll be a problem."

"Ava, has Eric called you?"

Lauren’s rapid-fire sentences reached Ava’s ears, but Ava understood what Lauren was saying.

Coordinating their stories.

She thought it was something serious, something related to the rumors, but it turned out to be such a small matter.

Ava instantly relaxed, saying, "No, Eric hasn’t called me."

As she spoke, Ava thought of something and asked, "Has Eric said anything about the recent rumors?"

Lauren was very worried Eric would call Ava and blow their cover, but now hearing Ava’s definitive answer, she relaxed.

Thankfully, she didn’t. Thankfully.

Lauren let out a sigh of relief, her whole body relaxing, "If not, that’s good. I was really worried."

Evidently, Lauren was too relieved to notice Ava’s subsequent question.

Ava frowned and asked again, "Has Eric said anything about the recent rumors?"

Lauren’s comments made Ava feel that Eric was paying extra attention to her personal life due to the rumors.

In the past, this wouldn’t have mattered to her since she hadn’t hidden anything from Eric, but now she had hidden her marriage with Poe Vaughn from him, which was troublesome.

So, Ava clearly understood Lauren’s concern.

This time, Lauren heard Ava’s question, and she perked up, immediately saying, "Yes!"

Ava’s expression sank, "What did she say? Tell me everything, tell me everything."

"Alright!"

Lauren understood Ava’s intention. Knowing what Eric was thinking was vital for Ava to know what to do next.

Quickly, Lauren conveyed everything that Eric had said to her today to Ava.

Ava listened, her frown deepening. When she heard Lauren mention that Eric wanted to contact Omnisphere, Ava’s frown was so tight it could tie a knot.

Ava didn’t want to have any more entanglements with Omnisphere.

Given her current status and for Jace Kingsley’s sake, it would be best not to have any connections. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

However, the previous collaboration and the sudden stir of rumors made Eric’s contacting Omnisphere seem only natural, without an issue.

It was precisely this that left her helpless, feeling a headache.

She didn’t want entanglements, but it seemed inevitable.

After Lauren finished speaking, she didn’t hear Ava’s voice. However, she could hear the music from Ava’s side.

The music and voices from the mall.

Clearly, Ava was listening but wasn’t speaking.

Lauren asked hesitantly, "Ava?"

She had said so much, and logically Ava should respond, but unexpectedly, Ava didn’t.

This surprised Lauren.

Lauren’s voice reached over, and Ava suppressed her inner irritation, saying, "We have to keep my marriage to Poe Vaughn a secret from Eric, at all costs."

It was fine if Lauren knew, but Eric couldn’t. Even though her relationship with Eric was good, having one more person know meant one more trouble, one more danger.

If no more people could know, then they shouldn’t.

"I understand. Don’t worry, I’ll keep this secret tightly sealed, never letting Eric know!"

Lauren understood Ava’s meaning and knew this even before Ava mentioned it.

She knew very well what should be said and what shouldn’t.

"Mhm, and how’s the current rumor situation back home? Has anything bad come about?"

Since she was abroad, Ava wasn’t aware of the domestic situation, so this needed to be checked with Lauren. Hopefully, nothing bad would occur.

Ideally, she should call Jace Kingsley for an update, but given they’re not friends anymore, she wouldn’t reach out.

Only a cool approach was possible.

"No, no, the direction of the rumors is fine. There’s no bad-mouthing you or Young Master Kingsley. People are just gossiping about your relationship, speculating if you’re a couple."

With this, Lauren’s expression became conflicted, hesitantly asking.