Chapter 521: Must Ruthlessly Get Even

Cecilia Vaughn stood next to Adrian Law, wearing a jade white rabbit fur coat. Two playful pom-poms swayed gently as she moved, adorable like two little snowballs.

This kind of Cecilia, theoretically, should appear too lively and spirited. Standing next to the cold and restrained man, they would seem mismatched.

At least, she couldn’t match his aura.

One must know, there are countless women under heaven, who, even harboring admiration for Adrian Law, often lose their nerve before they even reach his side.

But Cecilia is different. Their starkly contrasting attire, one serious, one playful, was like a black-and-white ink painting, inexplicably pleasing to the eye, with such a harmonious and intimate posture that it seemed as if no one could come between them.

The phrase "perfect couple" seems to be designed just for them.

...

Rosalind White felt infinite jealousy upon seeing how well-matched they were, but when Adrian Law approached and she saw the pair of Dragon Stone Jadeite Cufflinks on his sleeve, she was even more astonished.

A terrifying suspicion formed in Rosalind’s mind.

No, it’s impossible.

Maybe it was given to Adrian by an old couple.

Rosalind swallowed hard, gazing pitiably at Adrian Law.

"Adrian, were these cufflinks given to you by someone else? How generous of them. I was upset before, thinking someone stole what I wanted to give you, but unexpectedly, these Dragon Stone Jadeite Cufflinks still ended up in your hands."

Rosalind’s fair little face nervously looked at Adrian Law, with an expression almost like two pools of clear water, aiming to melt one’s heart.

Seeing Rosalind’s slightly coquettish and slightly aggrieved manner, Cecilia felt an inexplicable wave of nausea.

But whenever she saw the necklace in Rosalind’s hand, she didn’t get angry, instead, she smilingly clung to Adrian Law’s arm with child-like possessiveness.

"Adrian, quickly tell your dear childhood friend."

Again with the childhood friend...

Adrian Law’s handsome brow furrowed, softly scratching Cecilia’s palm.

— I’ll "deal with" you when we get home.

Remembering Adrian’s playful teasing in the box earlier, Cecilia’s face flushed lightly.

Yet she refused to back down, giving Adrian a proud look.

"Come on, tell her!"

After all, this burden must be unwrapped by Adrian.

Just let her be the villain then.

Cecilia realized that in love, she’s not a magnanimous and perfect gentleman. She can get angry, jealous, and possessive.

...

Seeing Cecilia’s defiant yet proud demeanor, Adrian couldn’t help but smile.

This little girl.

Indeed, Cecilia is four to five years younger than him and should be cherished wholeheartedly.

Adrian calmly turned to Rosalind White, the warmth and indulgence in his eyes toward Cecilia instantly cooled, his thin lips lifting slightly as he spoke with a voice clear and cold as ice.

"Don’t be overjoyed. Your real competition was us, Cecilia and me."

"..."

Having witnessed the mutual understanding between Adrian and Cecilia earlier, Rosalind was nearly consumed with jealousy, yet hearing Adrian’s words left her shocked, her lips trembling.

"No! Impossible! Adrian, you’re lying to me, right? You must be lying!"

Seeing Rosalind’s failure to accept the truth, Adrian’s eyes showed faint traces of pity and mockery.

"Why do you think it’s impossible?"

"I... I distinctly remember the person who answered the phone was an old woman! Don’t try to deceive me!"

Rosalind felt increasingly wronged. Yet, recalling how she initially exerted pressure using the Law Family’s prestigious name, her heart skipped a beat.

Fury blazed in her heart, her eyes almost blazing as she stared at Cecilia.

"It was you, wasn’t it? You pretended to be at odds with me and used an old woman’s voice to fool me."

"At the auction, competition knows no friends nor foes, nor does it care for backgrounds. It’s all about who bids higher, doesn’t Miss White understand? A bet is a bet..."

Cecilia appeared utterly composed, coldly glancing at the necklace in Rosalind’s hand.

"Besides, what you wanted to bid on is already in your hands..."

Not mentioning it was fine, but bringing it up drove Rosalind nearly mad with rage!

"You even maliciously raised the price! You shameless woman...!"

She was furious, the veins on her face threatening to burst, almost wishing to tear Cecilia to pieces.

If looks could kill, Cecilia would’ve died thousands of deaths by now!

All the guests around were startled by Rosalind’s fierce and violent demeanor.

"Was that Miss White just yelling? Eh, isn’t she the adopted daughter of the Law Family, the life-saving benefactor and lucky star of the Eldest Young Master Law? Why does their relationship seem so bad..."

"I was scared. Miss White’s shouting was terrifying."

"Did you hear what they were saying?"

...

Even if Rosalind was desperate to tear Cecilia apart, with Adrian Law standing there and so many eyes watching, prideful Rosalind White felt utterly humiliated!

Her anger left her speechless, causing her lips to tremble uncontrollably, and she eventually ran out in tears.

Cecilia coldly watched Rosalind’s defeat, with no hint of sympathy in her heart. Her heart remained cold, forever frozen since that rainy night when she witnessed Mimi’s tongue being cut.

Even later, nearly wearing a poisoned Jade Bracelet didn’t make her feel such hatred.

Rosalind White really deserved her fate. No matter how pitiful she ends up, Cecilia couldn’t muster any sympathy.

...

"Do you find me terrifying?"

Cecilia chuckled, holding up a glass of red wine, half-joking as she gazed at Adrian Law.

The man, taking a sip from Cecilia’s glass, gently pecked it.

"Being gentle to your enemy is cruelty to yourself, Cecilia. I understand."

He was never a saint, nor would he stand on moral high ground to chastise Cecilia for excessiveness.

"Cecilia, the red wine is good, but I want more of you. As for calling you my childhood friend, remember you have to accept the consequences of a bet..."

With a hint of wine on his thin lips, Adrian whispered softly into Cecilia’s ear.

Cecilia’s face turned beet red.

"No, I refuse! I’m going to renege!"

...

Rosalind White couldn’t see the deep affection between Adrian Law and Cecilia Vaughn, but even not witnessing it stung her heart.

She vowed! She must find a way to settle today’s score!

Rosalind stumbled down the other side of the corridor, only to see Fiona Vaughn engaged in an intimate conversation with a foreign man...

It turned out to be... Mr. Adams, who was soon going to Stellerton University for an exchange...