CHAPTER 473: CHAPTER 473: HEART ITCH

The onlookers watched the scene unfold, their emotions stirred and excited.

Especially when Ava Sterling jumped onto Poe Vaughn, clinging to him like a child, each of them stared wide-eyed with gaping mouths, stunned.

No one expected Ava Sterling to make such a move, completely catching them off guard.

However, this scene caused their hearts to race and then shift their focus to Poe Vaughn’s face.

Indeed, the pressure was now on Poe Vaughn.

As his girlfriend acted out in public, they wondered how he would respond—whether he’d continue to pamper and indulge her, or do something else. They were eager to know Poe Vaughn’s attitude and the direction of events following this.

They were particularly excited.

Poe Vaughn hadn’t moved forward at all; his lips, which carried a hint of coldness, gained warmth from Ava Sterling’s kiss, and so did his cheeks. In an instant, he was enveloped in her presence.

The aloof and indifferent aura that kept others at bay was shattered. No longer was he so unfeeling, preventing people from approaching. He now had warmth and emotion.

The sensation on his neck was delicate, pressed against his skin, while the mild pain from his collarbone spread from her lips and teeth to his body, reaching his heart. He could clearly feel her warmth, breath, and the intensity of her bite, somewhat heavy.

At that moment, his heart pounded, rhythmically and powerfully, and its beating was stronger than usual, booming like a drum within his chest.

His fingertips moved slightly, then he lifted his hand, supporting Ava Sterling as he headed toward the VIP passageway.

Poe Vaughn’s action wasn’t extraordinary or shocking. Yet, when he lifted his hand to hold Ava Sterling, it still astonished people.

As if they hadn’t foreseen him doing that.

The onlookers, witnessing this moment, were left breathless in shock.

Observing him, steady footsteps and carrying Ava Sterling, silent affection spread across his form, warming everything around him, including the lights.

This scene was truly... tantalizing...

Ava Sterling clung tightly to Poe Vaughn, her teeth biting into him, using her actions to declare her determination, also conveying her resolve to Poe Vaughn.

She thought that this would prompt Poe Vaughn to talk seriously with her, but unexpectedly, her body was lifted by him, followed by a familiar force—solid, powerful, full of security.

And it was this sense of security that momentarily stunned Ava Sterling.

He... he was holding her?

He... didn’t let go of her?

At this moment, Ava Sterling, wrapped around Poe Vaughn, eyes wide open, forgot to react.

He should have cast her aside, thrown her to the ground, or said something that would instantly deter her from acting rashly.

This was Poe Vaughn, fitting his assertive persona.

But now, what was happening?

Ava Sterling wondered if she was dreaming, questioning if her eagerness had created an illusion. So she remained in Poe Vaughn’s arms, motionless, body stiff, but mentally absorbed in sensing the current situation.

She was against him, with his solid chest before her, hard and robust, brimmed with immense strength capable of destroying anything at any time.

His arm supported her, another arm around her, she clearly felt the power from his arm—a force she couldn’t resist, capable of crushing her to the ground at once.

He was assertive and domineering, and even without uttering a word, just a single action could make her feel as small as an ant.

And now, moving forward while holding her, his body trembled with each step he took, this vibration transferred to her, spreading throughout Ava Sterling’s body until she regained consciousness.

She watched the surrounding scenery retreating, viewed the airport terminal outside, especially the airport entrance drawing farther away, soon to disappear from sight, and Ava Sterling’s heartbeat quickened.

Extremely fast.

As if it would leap out the next moment.

At this point, Ava Sterling moved her lips, finally finding her voice: "You... you... what are you going to do?"