Chapter 512: Purely Driven by Desire
If Adrian really had thoughts of being together with Rosalind White, I’m afraid there will be no shortage of whispers in the ears of Mabel Keaton and Tyson Law in the future. With such a mouthpiece, wouldn’t everything Adrian does be exposed to the enemy?
At any time, there are people who want to put you to death.
This danger might come from objects, or it might come from a woman who seems lovesick.
Many people can’t even see that they have long become someone else’s pawn.
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As Cecilia Vaughn thought more, she found it terrifying. Although she was born in a listed company like the Radiant Group, it was still incomparable to a gigantic family like the Law Family. At least she wasn’t born to live a life arranged by others.
"Adrian... it’s truly a miracle you’re still alive till now..."
Adrian Law shook his head with a faint smile, reaching out to gently brush Cecilia’s cheek.
"It’s not quite that dangerous. My father, although scummy, wouldn’t just let them kill me as long as Tyson Law isn’t outstanding in every aspect..."
Adrian murmured, lowering his eyelashes, feeling a strong sense of irony.
"Perhaps I should be grateful that my dear brother is all show and no substance."
To Frank Law, the most important thing is choosing a successor who can inherit the Law Group. At least now, Adrian brings more value to Law Group than a man like Tyson who only has sly tricks.
Of course, this power struggle only existed when Adrian was young. After he began managing Law Group, not even Frank could shake the position of this eldest son.
It’s likely, even if Adrian were to leave the Law Group, there would be many veterans following him.
Talent, capability, character, they are diamonds that will never be buried.
Those people now admire not only Adrian’s lineage but also his talents and charisma.
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After understanding this, Cecilia realized the hardships Adrian faced over the years. The noble families value bloodlines, but even an illegitimate child, if talented, can dethrone the legitimate heirs, which Cecilia has seen happen.
She gazed at Adrian’s distinguished face, feeling a pang of empathy as she stood on tiptoe to gently smooth out his brow.
"Adrian... I know everyone gets tired. Even if you don’t say so, I feel for you."
"How do you feel for me?"
Adrian chuckled softly, a teasing glint in his eyes as he glanced at the red mark on Cecilia’s neck, his eyes flickering with a dark light.
"Cecilia, if you really care for me, why don’t we finish what we started earlier..."
"No way!"
Understanding the teasing in Adrian’s gaze, Cecilia felt like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, almost having her hackles raised.
"Feeling for you is one thing, but can’t your thoughts be about something other than inappropriate colors?"
"What colors do you mean? Hmm?"
Adrian knowingly asked, a dignified and innocent smile on his face, as if Cecilia was completely slandering him.
Angered by Adrian’s ability to turn things around, Cecilia knew she would only lose if she continued the argument, so she turned her head away in a huff, lifting her chin haughtily.
"Trying to trap me again, huh? No way I’m falling for it! Hey, tell me clearly, did you decide you don’t like Rosalind White because you knew she might align with Tyson’s mother?"
Cecilia thought about it carefully and felt something was amiss.
Although it’s good Adrian never loved Rosalind White, Rosalind never knew she lost from the start because of her status.
This deep house life feels like a dragon’s den, no different from palace intrigues.
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"No..."
Adrian gently shook his head, his previously frivolous expression replaced with seriousness as he sincerely took Cecilia’s small head in his hand, earnest and sincere.
"Cecilia, even if you were in Rosalind’s position, knowing that loving you might bring a lot of trouble, I’d still jump into that pit without hesitation until all those dangers are purged."
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"Why?"
Cecilia raised her eyebrows in disbelief. Everyone said Adrian was a shrewd financial genius who wouldn’t touch a loss-making venture, so why was he willing to take risks for her?
Cecilia frowned, unwilling to believe Adrian was moved by her beauty, given that if he lacked beautiful women, the queue for him would probably stretch from the city gate to the city’s end.
She wasn’t that breathtakingly beautiful.
Seeing Cecilia’s bewildered expression, Adrian suddenly laughed. He took hold of Cecilia’s left hand and gently kissed the birthmark of a red plum blossom on her left wrist.
"Because I fell in love with you at first sight."
Love at first sight?
Isn’t that just a guise for lusting after beauty?
Cecilia couldn’t comprehend loving someone deeply at first sight. Even someone who prefers looks, like herself, wouldn’t risk everything for someone at first sight.
Looks don’t equate to character, much less mutual affection.
To die for love at first sight, in Cecilia’s view, wasn’t romantic but rather implying a lack of sense.
Seeing Cecilia’s increasingly confused expression, Adrian finally released her left hand, lightly rubbing her birthmark with his elegant fingers.
"Cecilia, your doubts are understandable, just remember that my feelings for you are real."
From the moment he first saw Cecilia, his life was filled with sunshine.
Even if the girl in front of him couldn’t comprehend his dedication.
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While Cecilia and Adrian were sharing heartfelt words in a warm atmosphere in the VIP box, Rosalind White and Fiona Vaughn sat in the hall, each awaiting the listing of the auction items with their own thoughts.
Rosalind had already made up her mind. If there were suitable cufflinks or tie clips at this auction, she would buy them even if it maxed out her card.
If not, she’d look for a suitable stone to have a master engrave a custom piece.
The auction host on stage was a blonde lady from Vesperia, fluent in Chinese, with flawless pronunciation and eloquence, greatly entertaining the guests.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it’s an honor to meet you on this wonderful evening. Now, let me introduce to you a rare artifact from the Borealis’ royal family of the Middle Ages, the Dragon Stone Jadeite Cufflinks. What distinguished gentleman will have the fortune to acquire it?!"