Chapter 436: Cecilia Vaughn Is Just a Substitute
Just as everyone was frantically taking photos, Adrian Law suddenly stood up and punched the shouting male reporter in the face!
The crowd watched in shock and was collectively speechless!
But Adrian Law’s punches landed solidly, and finally, as if throwing away garbage, he tossed the shouting male reporter to the ground.
"You don’t deserve to be called a human being, much less a man."
Adrian Law’s lips tightened indifferently as he pulled Cecilia Vaughn into his arms, keeping her tightly protected by his side.
The male reporter wiped the blood from his lips, nearly so frightened that he wet his pants.
...
"Damn, hitting someone in public?! Do you think we reporters are fake?"
The other onlooking reporters paused in shock for a moment, and when they reacted, they began taking even fiercer photos of Cecilia Vaughn and Adrian Law!
They even had titles in mind.
—The current CEO of the Law Group not only has a scandalous personal life but also lacks any upbringing, publicly slapping a reporter, unfit to lead the Law Group!
Those who eat from others’ tables have short arms, and this time, those willing to follow Adrian Law and Cecilia Vaughn to Starfall Bay were more or less compensated by Fiona Vaughn.
Fiona Vaughn and Tyson Law aimed to ruin Adrian Law’s reputation to gain more influence within the Law Group.
If a leader has such a scandal, why shouldn’t they resign under charges?
...
Seeing those reporters frantically taking pictures of him, Adrian Law let out a cold smile at the corner of his lips.
"Go ahead, take as many as you want."
The man’s voice carried intense malice, scaring the nearby few into silence, instinctively dropping their expensive DSLR cameras for some unexplained reason.
"Young Master Law..."
Adrian Law coldly surveyed the circle of disgusting reporters like flies, his voice firm and resolute.
"What about the legal responsibility for trespassing on private property?"
Several stubborn reporters raised their heads defiantly.
"We... we didn’t trespass! We are at the entrance of the Starfall Bay community, which is a public area!"
Hearing this, Adrian Law’s smile became even more sinister.
"Very well, you can go to the police station and argue this with the officers there!"
The reporters were shocked, and upon realizing it, suddenly heard the wailing sound of police sirens.
Before long, the police chief of Stellerton wiped his brow, glancing fearfully at the large group of reporters.
"Your Excellency, are these the rabble defaming you and your wife?"
Adrian Law nodded coldly as his gaze swept over the reporters one by one, immediately making them feel guilty.
Some stubbornly refused to admit it.
"We’re not defaming! We have evidence!"
Adrian Law stepped in front of that person, lifting their collar from above.
"If you can provide evidence of infidelity from me or Cecilia, you’re welcome to sue!"
...
"I... I..."
Being lifted by the collar, the reporter was too scared to even breathe, and the closer someone got, the colder Adrian Law’s aura became, with him being the most intimidating.
With just a glance from him, the police chief hurriedly instructed the dispatched officers to surround the area.
Adrian Law protected Cecilia Vaughn, surveying the flushed, thick-necked arguing reporters before finally fixing his gaze on the police chief, his voice icy.
"These paparazzi have maliciously defamed the relationship between me and my wife, and have threatened our right to reputation and personal freedom. Detain them well and revoke their press credentials."
A fury for the sake of a loved one, who could withstand that...
The police chief wiped his sweat silently, grateful he had never angered this King of Hell or defamed his wife.
"Alright, Mr. Law."
The reporters didn’t expect Adrian Law to act so harshly. If their press credentials were revoked, they wouldn’t be able to make a living in this field again!
This was equivalent to a ban!
The reporters immediately deflated like punctured balls, begging Adrian Law bitterly.
"Young Master Law! Don’t leave!"
"Young Master Law, I was wrong! Please stay and listen to our explanation!"
...
Adrian Law had no interest in hearing their arguments. He wrapped his arm around Cecilia Vaughn’s shoulder, his expression cold.
"Cecilia, let’s go."
"Okay."
Before long, the two reached the Law Group Headquarters.
Outside was also surrounded by reporters, but Wyatt Law had already dispatched many people to clear the area, allowing Adrian Law and Cecilia Vaughn to discreetly enter the company through a safety passage.
Wyatt Law spoke to Adrian Law with concern.
"Master, what do we do now? There’s much defamation against you and Young Madam online, with doubts about whether the two of you are just putting on a show..."
Initially, Wyatt Law was also not in favor of Adrian Law marrying Cecilia Vaughn, even agreeing with the fake marriage agreement, but Adrian Law neither sealed nor ever agreed to it.
Little did he know, once he sincerely accepted this Young Madam, some internet trolls began spreading rumors.
...
Adrian Law looked at Wyatt Law calmly.
"Other people’s words are theirs; what does it have to do with Cecilia and me?"
"Master?"
Wyatt Law was stunned. The Master, who usually cared so much that even a hair’s touch on Young Madam would warrant attention, was so open-minded this time?
Just as Wyatt Law was in disbelief, a cold voice floated from in front of him.
"Block all those malicious accounts and pursue legal action."
"...Oh, oh, okay!"
This was the Master he recognized, a fierce protector of his wife, unwilling to let Eldest Miss Vaughn suffer any grievances!
...
Cecilia Vaughn understood this matter could be big or small. The gossip jumping around online didn’t matter much, but the key question was, where did the agreement initially leak from?
"Wyatt, has the company found out who leaked the information?"
"Actually, not many people had access to that prenuptial agreement. It shouldn’t be too hard to trace, right?"
...
Wyatt Law respectfully lowered his head to Cecilia Vaughn.
"Young Madam, you’ve hit the nail on the head. Through the company intranet, we found that the person who supplied the photos to the tabloids was Sherry Warner from the Planning Department and our floor’s Secretary Lynch."
"Master, how should we deal with these two?"
"Fire them."
Adrian Law’s voice was calm, and with just two words, he decided their fate.
"Understood, Master."
...
However... Cecilia Vaughn still felt that things weren’t so simple.
Cecilia gently tugged on Adrian Law’s arm, her voice carrying a hint of worry.
"Adrian, don’t you think they’re being directed by someone?"
Adrian Law nodded calmly.
"Isn’t that obvious?"
If it’s a fox, it will surely show its tail.
"..."
Just as Cecilia Vaughn was speechless, Wyatt Law suddenly exclaimed beside them.
"Master! The public opinion on Weibo has changed, they’re saying Young Madam..."
"Saying what?"
Wyatt Law wiped the sweat from his forehead, his voice faint.
"They’re saying Young Madam is Miss Rosalind White’s substitute..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the man’s expression slowly turned to ice!