CHAPTER 396: CHAPTER 396: HE TAKES FULL RESPONSIBILITY

Ava Sterling’s face darkened, almost within a second.

She stopped in her tracks and fixed the girl who had grabbed her with a cold stare: "Say that again?"

She didn’t explode, didn’t shout curses, not even a flicker of anger in her eyes; she merely looked at the girl with a terrifyingly calm gaze.

The girl was scared, her body trembled, and in an instant, she released Ava Sterling’s hand.

Instinctively, not daring to make another move.

Withdrawing her hand, Ava Sterling cast the girl a cold glance, said nothing more, strode to the elevator, pressed the down button, and stepped inside.

Quickly, she disappeared from everyone’s sight.

At this moment, no one spoke, and no one moved.

Ava Sterling just now was terrifying, as if she could obliterate you at any moment, leaving not even a speck of dust.

People, after all, mostly bully the kind and fear the evil, even these heiresses from wealthy families; they’re scared too.

Especially since Ava Sterling clearly wasn’t easy to deal with.

And for someone who could come to a place like this, exuding aura, dressed in designer brands, it was obvious Ava Sterling was not an ordinary person.

If she were ordinary, they would have already surrounded her.

Of course, most importantly, Ava Sterling’s aura overwhelmed them completely.

Until the elevator doors closed, one of the girls finally murmured: "She... she just... left like that?"

The girl’s voice broke the silence, everyone then reacted, looking at the elevator doors, then at each other, anger rising: "How could she just walk away like that? We didn’t even finish talking!"

"Exactly! Saying a simple sorry isn’t enough, she made Aria’s face go pale!"

"Right, it’s not okay; she should kneel down and apologize to Aria!"

"Exactly, I’ll have someone stop her."

Saying this, one of the girls was about to make a call, but Aria Rhodes quickly stopped her, gently saying, "Let it be, it wasn’t intentional."

"Let it be? Did you see her attitude? Acting so aloof, as if we bumped into her."

"That attitude, I’ve never seen it before, just looking at her makes me want to slap her face sideways," said the girl who had grabbed Ava Sterling.

Her face was full of displeasure and anger because Ava Sterling had left her feeling ashamed, feeling humiliated.

When had she ever been treated like this?

Now, realizing it, naturally, her anger was hard to dissipate.

Aria Rhodes knew she was upset, but she’d already realized Ava Sterling’s identity was exceptional; she always judged people first by their clothing style, and when Ava Sterling bumped into her, the first second she reacted was to check Ava’s attire—all designer, luxury brands.

From clothes to shoes, nothing ordinary.

And she noticed the person supporting Ava, that watch on their wrist, was extremely luxurious.

She was in the upper class and knew one thing well; don’t offend those of your level, or even higher than your level; to befriend them would maximize benefits.

For them, friendships were formed for benefits.

Take her current friends; none were below her level.

Approaching the girl, Aria Rhodes gently comforted, "Carrie, it was my own carelessness, didn’t watch where I was going, it’s not the lady’s fault, don’t be mad, I’ll apologize to you for her."

Aria Rhodes’ gentle voice fell into Carrie Chambers’ ears, instantly calming her anger.

Carrie Chambers glared at her: "You always have the best temperament!"

Aria Rhodes immediately smiled gently: "Better to let things go; she did apologize, and indeed it wasn’t intentional, we were both at fault, not just her."

"Moreover, she apologized, and I didn’t even apologize yet; I’ve gained already."

"Ha! Gained? Just look at how pale your face is! If she had bumped you into the hospital, it wouldn’t be as simple as this."

Hearing Carrie Chambers’ words, everyone came over and supported Aria: "Indeed, Aria, your health isn’t good, and getting bumped like this isn’t simple; let’s go to the hospital, shall we?"

"I think so too; let’s go to the hospital, your father and mother will be worried."

"I’ll go find that woman and make her take responsibility!"

They spoke a few words, and Carrie Chambers wanted to go find Ava Sterling again.

Aria Rhodes quickly stopped her and was about to speak, but at this moment, a clear voice reached their ears.

"I’ll take responsibility."

Hearing this, everyone was stunned, then looked over, and then were surprised.

Jace Kingsley was very handsome, with a refined face and elegant demeanor; even though he wasn’t smiling now, he exuded a noble aura, immediately quelling their anger, preventing any impudence.

He had been fixated on Ava Sterling earlier, ready to step forward and help her when she was grabbed, to protect her.

But before he could approach, she resolved it herself.

So he stopped there, watching her enter the elevator, not chasing after her.

He wanted to chase, but he couldn’t; if he approached her now, she would resist, reject him.

She would say hurtful things, not only to herself but to him too.

He didn’t want that.

Seeing her unexpectedly today, he was already incredibly satisfied, no need to push further.

He was content.

Watching her leave, watching the elevator doors close, watching her disappear from sight, he watched intently, remaining still for a long time.

Until just now, hearing those comments.

He spoke.

His gaze returned, falling coolly on the girl called Carrie, giving her a look extremely cold, extremely chilling, even with a sharp edge.

Carrie Chambers caught that look, her eyes instantly dodged, not daring to look at Jace Kingsley, even her heart leaped with fear.

Yes.

She feared this seemingly gentle man.

At this moment, everyone looked at Jace Kingsley, eyes full of admiration, confusion, displeasure, jealousy.

Such a well-looking, extraordinary man actually helped that woman just now, it was really infuriating!

However, Aria Rhodes was the calmest; she had noticed Jace Kingsley’s attitude towards Ava Sterling earlier, his eyes filled with love.

This man cared a lot for that woman just now.

Aria Rhodes’ mind quickly turned over; she quickly devised an idea.

Thus, her expression immediately became apologetic, she approached Jace Kingsley, and with a full apology said, "I’m sorry, it was my own carelessness that led to the collision with the lady, I hope you won’t be angry."

Jace Kingsley withdrew his gaze, looked at the person before him.

Her appearance seemed obedient and delicate, her body slender, not tall, appearing like a pure and innocent little white flower, stirring pity.

This was the image Aria Rhodes portrayed, and ordinary men would be deceived by her delicate demeanor.

But to someone like Jace Kingsley, he saw through her with a glance.

No need to look at appearance, just by her eyes, he could clearly see Aria Rhodes’ ambition.

Aria Rhodes was not one to be trifled with.

Jace Kingsley did not respond to Aria’s words; instead, he took out a business card from his pocket, handed it to her, his voice cold: "If you feel any discomfort, if anything arises afterward, call this number, I will take full responsibility for the sake of the one I love."