Divorce and Freedom No More Homemaker for Him novel Chapter 343

Chapter 342 Meeting Kayla

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Draven lowered his head. In his hands was the sundae Ayla had made, in a pair of couple

cups.

In this home, there were more and more things connected to him.

But it still wasn’t enough.

There needed to be more.

Only with more would he feel at ease.

The next day, at Centurion Entertainment.

Ayla sat in the CEO’s office, sunlight filtering through the glass and falling on her, bringing a trace of warmth.

Ayla had worked in the secretary department of Storm Group for three years. She was familiar with management skills and thoroughly understood how large corporations operated.

Because of this experience, even though Ayla had never run a company or done management before, she was still able to take on the CEO position very quickly.

Coupled with her own learning ability, she had already fully grasped how an entertainment company functioned.

So she personally customized an internal operations system for the company. Each employee’s work content, performance indicators, and reporting processes were clearly defined. New hires could familiarize themselves with the company and their responsibilities in the shortest possible time, avoiding management chaos and the waste of manpower and financial resources.

Developing mini programs was Ayla’s old forte.

In the future, by simply logging in, one could understand the company’s situation as quickly as possible, without needing to be physically present at work at all times.

This was currently the most important task. Once it was implemented, this stage of work would be largely complete.

Of course, Ayla’s goal was not merely to complete tasks but to understand a new track, which was where her real interest lay.

So she continued learning about the cultural and entertainment industry’s ecosystem,

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resources, and competition from her deputy CEO, Hannah Monroe. Along the way, she also heard a lot of jaw-dropping gossip, which was extremely interesting.

From a secretary to a boss, Ayla now had many reliable people under her, and her career was steadily moving forward.

Although Ayla was at Centurion Entertainment, a large part of her time was spent coordinating work with Halle.

Naturally, her main line of work was even more demanding.

She was highly efficient, and handling multiple tasks at once was relatively easy for her.

At this moment, Ayla was reviewing resumes for engineering candidates sent by Halle. Her assistant, Iris Prinsell, knocked and entered, carrying two shopping bags.

“Ms. Keaton, this is your delivery.” She placed the bags on the coffee table in the couch area.

Ayla nodded, and Iris left.

Ayla did not put down her work. She only glanced briefly toward the coffee table before withdrawing her gaze. She knew those were clothes and gifts sent by Troy.

Tomorrow is Martin’s birthday.

Troy was really putting in effort this time.

But what he did no longer stirred any ripples in her heart.

At seven in the evening, they were going to see Kayla.

Draven still came to pick her up at six.

When Ayla saw his car, she realized that she had somehow gotten used to him picking her up from work. And every time, Draven drove personally, with the passenger seat almost becoming her exclusive spot.

Ayla didn’t know when this habit had formed. In any case, she got into the car naturally.

Before getting in, she quickly sized the man up.

Draven was dressed casually-a white shirt and black casual pants. With one corner of the shirt slightly lifted, his lean waistline was faintly visible, looking clean and refreshing.

It matched Ayla’s white suit perfectly.

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The reflected light flickered in Ayla’s eyes. After getting into the car, she noticed that Draven was wearing a plain men’s ring on the ring finge of his left hand.

Draven had a steady, composed temperament. Despite his strikingly handsome face, he did not have James’s roguish charm that screamed “playboy.” Instead, he was grounded, dependable, and gave people a strong sense of security. He was attentive and considerate. Now, with a ring suddenly adorning his well-defined fingers, he seemed even more steady and reliable, exuding a distinctly married-man kind of appeal.

As Ayla fastened her seat belt, she asked, “Did you wait long?”

Draven glanced at her. “I just arrived.”

Ayla looked at his hand. “What’s this?”

Draven took out a ring box. “Couple rings.” He removed the woman’s ring, a silver minimalist design. “I didn’t know your size. I bought it by feel.” He looked into her eyes. “Try it on.”

Ayla was about to take it.

“I’ll put it on for you.”

“Alright.”

Ayla extended her hand. She had cooked for Troy for three years before, so there were some small scars on her hands. Unless one looked closely, they weren’t very noticeable.

Draven’s gaze paused on one of the small scars for a second or two. He didn’t ask anything and slipped the couple ring onto Ayla’s ring finger. It fit almost perfectly.

Ayla lifted her hand to look at it. “It looks nice.”

“That’s good,” Draven said, then started the car, driving as steadily as ever.

Ayla looked at the traffic ahead and thought of Kayla. It was impossible not to feel nervous, but with Draven there, she wasn’t really afraid. He was different from Troy,

She couldn’t help thinking of how she had fled in a panic last night.

She didn’t know whether Draven had noticed it. Thinking back now, it felt a little embarrassing, but also like she had been overacting.

Ayla had already come to an agreement with herself: she would pretend nothing had happened and interact with Draven step by step, just like usual. But her actions fell somewhat

short of that resolve.

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Fortunately, after going through it once, Ayla had already learned how to gauge the situation. She was now well adapted.

She no longer overthought or acted strangely because of the things Draven had just said.

“When did you buy it?” she asked casually.

“On the way here.” Draven had actually bought it much earlier.

He had flown to Italoria specifically to buy an art sculpture, kept it at his home for the time being, and hadn’t sent it out yet. This was something he genuinely wanted to give her. If he gives it now, Ayla might mistakenly think he bought it just to play the part of a boyfriend.

He would save the gifts for later.

For now, there weren’t many, but there would be more and more.

Ayla praised, “You really think of everything. I never considered these things.”

Draven felt like he had been stabbed. “These are not things for you to worry about.”

“Haha, you really never let me worry about anything,” Ayla said. “Mr. Storm, you’re really kind.”

Draven didn’t want to be called a good guy, but he passively accepted it anyway.

They arrived at the private restaurant.

The atmosphere was elegant, the service meticulous.

In the private room, Kayla hadn’t arrived yet, which was normal; one couldn’t keep elders waiting.

After Ayla sat down, she looked up and saw the beautifully maintained greenery in the courtyard.

Draven was scanning the menu. His demeanor was elegant and noble, his expression steady, flipping through the menu as if he were reviewing a billion-dollar contract.

Only wealthy people dined here, and some waiters had seen celebrities, but nothing compared to this pair. They were restrained yet couldn’t help stealing glances.

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Draven quickly placed the order, and the waiter took the menus away. “The food will be served within fifteen minutes.”

Then another set of servers came in to prepare drinks and snacks.

After they left, Ayla could not contain her curiosity anymore.

“How long until she arrives?” Ayla asked, wanting to confirm.

“Soon.”

Ayla nodded.

Draven studied her, noting a restraint he hadn’t seen before when with her. He was slightly surprised when he asked, “Nervous?”

“A little.” That was Draven’s mother. Ayla had heard about Kayla discovering she had been deceived and the lengths Kayla went to in order to break Troy’s family apart. Naturally, she

was curious.

“If you’re nervous, just look at me, or hold my hand,” Draven said. “Once you meet her, you’ll adapt quickly.”

Ayla asked again, “Is she a serious person?”

“Sometimes.”

“Will she be very serious when she meets me?”

“No.”

“Will she look into my family history?”

“If she asks, you don’t need to answer. I’ll answer for you.” Draven added, “Maybe she’s not curious at all; she’ll just be glad you’re a woman.

Ayla rolled her eyes.

She suddenly laughed. “What if I were a man?”

Draven thought seriously, “She will have no choice but to accept.”

Ayla genuinely laughed. She lowered her voice, leaned in slightly, and couldn’t help but murmur, “You really have no concern for your mother.”

“Her thoughts don’t matter,” Draven said. “You’re my girlfriend; your opinion matters more.”

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Ayla did not know what to say.

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Then, Draven took her hand. Without explanation, his gaze swept past the window, and Ayla followed his line of sight. She saw the figure of a woman.

One glance was enough-no introduction needed.

That was Kayla.

The courtyard was stylish. Kayla wore an old-money sporty outfit, not the stern elegance usually expected at her age.

Her walking posture was youthful, free, and casual, yet revealed a composed steadiness.

Reaching that kind of balance is delicate, a refinement that comes with age. It’s like the saying “to see the mountain as it is”-youth and maturity perceive it in entirely different ways.

Kayla saw them, quickly scanned both, then strode over, followed by a woman of similar age.

Draven had already told her that the woman was Elizabeth, Kayla’s right-hand.

Elizabeth’s demeanor was gentle, exuding a quiet strength from within.

Seeing Kayla quicken her pace, Elizabeth followed swiftly.

Ayla didn’t have time to fully take in Kayla’s face but the impression was striking. She glanced at Draven’s face, comparing mother and son.

But she didn’t dwell on it. Ayla grabbed Draven’s hand and stood.

The elders had arrived; she couldn’t just sit there.

Draven seemed reluctant, but when she stood, he followed, opening the door first.

Still, he held Ayla’s hand.

Ayla looked at their linked hands and felt an unexpected sense of reassurance.

She wasn’t intimidated when socializing with Drven, but Kayla was different-she was not only a key figure in Zheron but also Draven’s biological mother.

Ayla exhaled softly.

They had finally arrived.

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