Seeing her friend wanting to speak up for her, Cecilia Vaughn hurriedly stopped Mona Summers.
"No need!"
Her almond eyes dimmed slightly, trying hard to appear indifferent.
"Don't go, I'm really a bit tired today, and don't want to cause any more trouble. I've had enough earlier. Can I leave now?"
"But..."
Mona was startled, looking at Cecilia Vaughn's somewhat pale face, worried.
She held Cecilia Vaughn's hand, comforting her in a low voice.
"Cecilia, it's not worth being upset over those two scumbags. You totally deserve the best this world has to offer, you will be happy."
Find her own happiness?
At this point, is it really possible?
Cecilia Vaughn lowered her eyes in confusion, but in the end, didn't want to worry her friend, forcing a smile and nodding slightly.
...
Mona repeatedly asked Cecilia Vaughn to stay with her, but Cecilia Vaughn still refused.
As far as she knew, Mona and Isaac Zeller, though not married yet, were already living together, and getting their marriage license was just a matter of this year.
Barging in on the young couple like this was not good.
Mona knew Cecilia Vaughn was being considerate, feeling a sour sensation in her heart. In the end, she had to compromise, insisting that Cecilia Vaughn call her once she found a place to stay, so she could stop worrying.
Cecilia Vaughn felt warmth in her heart, having such a loyal friend like Mona was probably her greatest fortune in this life.
...
Stepping out of Cinderella's Restaurant, it was already late, and everywhere was filled with neon lights.
Cecilia Vaughn, across the bustling traffic, saw the largest LED advertisement screen in the city center, playing a proposal video.
She instantly froze, on that screen was...
On the LED screen, a man in a pure white suit, like a prince from a comic, held an incredibly sparkling diamond ring, kneeling on one knee before a girl.
And that girl, in a white dress, with a delicate and exceptional face, seemed moved to tears, choking up as she accepted the proposal.
Tear-streaked beauty, pitiful yet astonishingly captivating.
The man solemnly placed the diamond ring on the girl's slender finger, and the two happily embraced.
...
Clearly a perfect couple, yet this scene was like a needle, piercing Cecilia Vaughn's heart suddenly causing pain.
Her almond eyes gradually became lifeless...
Nearby, some passing young girls walked by, exclaiming in amazement at the LED screen.
"That's the nation's school beauty Fiona Vaughn! She's so beautiful!"
"Who's that guy next to her, he's so handsome! Is this an ad for diamond rings?"
"That's not an ad, it's real, oh. The guy beside Fiona Vaughn is the Second Young Master Law, Tyson Law, and they're officially engaged!"
"Oh my gosh, my goodness, the richest Law Group in Veridia! What a perfect match, and the guy is so handsome!"
"Exactly, the golden couple. The Second Young Master Law even bought all the screens in Stellerton to play the proposal video, he's so doting on Fiona Vaughn..."
"Ugh, I'm so envious too. I heard the Second Young Master Law and Fiona Vaughn have been together since high school, truly devoted..."
...
After gossiping for a long time, the young girls eventually left.
Cecilia Vaughn stood somewhat dazed by the roadside, slowly closing her eyes, words Tyson Law said in the restroom seemed to echo in her ears.
—— "Fiona is the only woman I want to marry in this life."
Turns out, all these years, she was really just a joke.
Cecilia Vaughn sighed, randomly found a motel to stay at, informed Mona, and simply turned off her phone and went to sleep.
...
Due to habits from her prison stint, Cecilia Vaughn woke up before the alarm went off the next day.
After washing up, she turned on her phone and found countless missed calls and messages.
Two were from Mona, and the rest were all from Adrian Law's number!
Even if they were to have a marriage of convenience, she and him aren't that familiar, right?!
...
Cecilia Vaughn was startled, before she could take a closer look, the phone rang abruptly.
She had just pressed to answer when a steady and magnetic male voice came from the other end.
"Where are you? Why is your phone off and you're not answering calls."
For some reason, even though his tone was calm, Cecilia Vaughn seemed to hear a hint of concern.
"Mr. Law, I just got up, is it about the agreement to get the license?"
"..."
There was a half-second silence on the other end, originally intending to say he had searched for her all night, but in the end, only a few words came out.
"Give me your coordinates, I'm coming to find you now."
...
Within just ten minutes, Cecilia Vaughn was utterly bewildered to see Adrian Law appear before her.
Accompanying him was Adrian Law's special assistant, Wyatt Law.
Isn't this efficiency a bit too high?
Should I say, as expected of the Crown Prince of the Law Group?
Adrian Law noticed the faint bruises under Cecilia Vaughn's eyes, his long eyelashes lifted slightly, revealing displeasure.
"Didn't sleep well yesterday?"
Not knowing how to take care of oneself.
Cecilia Vaughn nodded.
"Yeah."
"You haven't had breakfast, have you?" Adrian Law turned his head and glanced at Wyatt Law faintly: "Wyatt, go buy breakfast for Miss Vaughn."
Remembering that Cecilia Vaughn's hand was injured yesterday and hadn't fully healed, he added.
"Make it as light and nourishing as possible, maybe choose wild ginseng yam porridge."
"..."
She's not a patient, why eat so finely?
Yet, it wouldn't be polite to refuse his kindness...
She gave Adrian Law a peculiar look, feeling that this Eldest Young Master Law's attitude towards her seemed different.
Forget it, don't think about it, anyway now she has nothing, nothing that he could use.
...
After finishing the porridge, Cecilia Vaughn realized the motel was now surrounded by a crowd.
For no other reason than the parked snazzy car in front, an extended version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, high-end and elegant, clashing utterly with this small shabby motel.
A few people were gathered around the car, chattering non-stop.
"Is this a Rolls-Royce Phantom?"
"So cool, I've only seen it on TV!"
"And it's a custom extended version, only a few in the world."
One of the girls, dressed scantily and strikingly beautiful, looked at the car enviously, couldn't help touching the headlight.
"The owner must be a guy, if only I could become the mistress of this car."
Seeing Cecilia Vaughn and company approaching, especially Adrian Law at the front, the girl's eyes lit up.
Undoubtedly, judging by his aura, the car owner must be this handsome guy.
Although Cecilia Vaughn was standing beside Adrian Law, what man isn't a flirt? She's seen plenty of wealthy men keeping mistresses outside!
...
Relying on her looks, used to being fawned over by men, she immediately slithered over to Adrian Law.
"Hi handsome, you look so familiar, have we met somewhere before?"
She gave up on being the main, but spending a night with such a handsome and wealthy man isn't a loss, maybe even get some big perks!
As she spoke, the girl blinked at him, slightly bending over to reveal her advantages.
Surely he can't resist!