Chapter 486: Adrian Law’s Former Lover
Cecilia Vaughn stared blankly at the pair of red high heels in size 36, a flicker of confusion in her eyes.
These weren’t her size.
——Don’t be smug, Adrian took you to the villa by the mountain, right? I used to vacation there with him!
Upon receiving the sudden text message with Rosalind White’s phone number, the surprise in Cecilia’s eyes quickly turned to an obscure mystery.
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Was Rosalind telling the truth, or was she lying to deceive her?
Did Adrian really stay here with her before?
Cecilia bit her lip, glancing around the interior decoration.
She initially only noticed the garden outside, trimmed exquisitely and beautifully, but now gazing further, she was even more startled by the overwhelmingly girlish decor inside.
Unlike the black-and-white tones of Adrian’s small building at Starfall Bay, the warm-colored decoration here was very pleasing.
The small fish-shaped crystal lights on the ceiling were unique and playful, the sofa was a light orange wood stripe, exuding a girlish style, and the window had been opened by someone, with wind chimes occasionally making crisp sounds.
...
Cecilia’s long lashes fluttered gently, and she lowered her gaze, gradually loosening her grip on the pair of high heels.
Her shoe size was 37.
——Although she didn’t know what size Rosalind’s feet were, from a distance on the beach, they indeed looked dainty and delicate, perhaps size 36, or maybe even 35.
The high heels fell with a muffled thud on the velvet carpet.
It was like a piece of Cecilia’s heart had been carved out by someone; she could certainly guess that Rosalind’s words were meant to provoke discord between herself and Adrian.
But seeing the decoration of every inch of the room, coupled with the shoes in the cabinet, if she said no young and beautiful female guests had stayed in this villa before, Cecilia wouldn’t believe it.
Adrian wasn’t the type to mess around with others easily, but just the thought that he might have once stayed alone under the same roof with Rosalind made Cecilia’s heart ache with waves of pain.
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This isn’t The Law Residence, it’s a place with a complex set of people, with dozens of servants alone. A beautiful and dreamy villa by the mountain like this is the perfect place for a couple to fall in love.
How could one not think deeply about it?
The more Cecilia thought about it, the more stifling it felt. She stared at the beautiful red high heels, eventually putting them back silently into the shoe cabinet.
Out of sight, out of mind.
She banned herself from thinking about those messy things, to trust her husband’s character.
Cecilia silently admonished herself, and just then, a steady set of footsteps echoed from upstairs.
"Cecilia, the water temperature is ready."
The man had somehow changed into a casual robe, leaving it loosely open without tying the belt, showcasing the solid muscles and the alluring lines that continued beneath the robe.
Very enticing.
If it were under usual circumstances, Cecilia would certainly be blushing at this sight, but right now her mind was still occupied with the matter of the size 36 high heels, so when she saw Adrian’s untidy appearance, her hand involuntarily clenched tightly.
——Even if there was nothing with Rosalind, would Adrian also dress this lazily when vacationing here in the past?
Didn’t he realize that appearing this way with a girl would easily lead to misunderstandings?
...
Cecilia’s breath inadvertently became a bit heavy, and when she looked up at Adrian again, her expression seemed mixed with a cold breeze.
"You go wash first."
"Cecilia, didn’t you say earlier you really wanted to freshen up?"
Adrian descended the steps in surprise, stretched out his arms, effortlessly embracing the girl into his arms.
"How about... we do it together..."
The deep voice, like a cello, came from the back of her neck, with a hint of a man’s smile, exquisite to the extreme.
Adrian’s breath fanned over Cecilia’s skin rhythmically, his tone becoming somewhat beguiling.
Yet, as long as Cecilia thought about the possibility that Rosalind had once stayed here, she couldn’t entertain the thought of bathing with Adrian.
"No."
Cecilia’s voice had a note of irritation, and she broke away from the man’s hands with disdain.
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Seeing Cecilia’s reluctance, Adrian’s eyes held a hint of confusion.
He furrowed his handsome brows, seriously taking Cecilia’s hand, his gaze intense.
"Cecilia, weren’t you fine back at the beach?"
Cecilia’s face flushed with color as Adrian tried to touch her again, and she wanted to shake him off, but this time Adrian used more force, making it impossible for her to break free.
"Nonsense!"
Too lazy to hide her feelings from Adrian, Cecilia pouted slightly aggrieved, turning her face away in defiance.
"You used to bring other women to stay here, what’s the point of trying to placate me?"
"I came to Isle Circlet for Director Chapman’s business, not for a vacation. If you like staying here with others, why bring me along?"
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Hearing Cecilia’s words, Adrian’s brows deeply furrowed into a line.
"When did I ever bring other women to stay here?"
Seeing Cecilia’s indignant expression, Adrian hesitantly asked.
"You mean Rosalind?"
Cecilia, still harboring resentment, decisively opened the shoe cabinet, showing Adrian the pair of beautiful red high heels inside.
"If not her, then someone else! Look, such pretty shoes, and they’re not mine anyway..."
An indescribable sense of grievance spread from the depths of her heart.
A person’s heart can become so small because of love.
Because Adrian had once promised her solemnly, that he only ever liked her, that she was the only girl he’d ever dated.
How could Adrian have brought a non-girlfriend to stay here?
This situation is just too complicated...
...
Adrian, seeing the pair of beautiful red high heels, was both amused and exasperated.
"You mean these?"
"Yes, size 36! And you don’t even like red, surely these shoes weren’t bought for me!"
The more Cecilia thought about it, the more resentful she felt, glaring fiercely at Adrian.
Unexpectedly, seeing her jealous appearance, the man curved his lips, his cold handsome face like a river thawing in early spring, filled with delightful warmth.
"Cecilia, I never realized before that when you get jealous, you’re so childish."
"What are you saying?!"
She had clearly found evidence, how could this man still laugh at her like this?
Cecilia was so mad she wanted to pinch him, but unexpectedly, Adrian, using his height and strength, lifted her onto his shoulder.
"Be a good girl, Cecilia, you’re definitely joining me for this bath."
Before Cecilia could be shocked by Adrian’s shamelessness, he gave her bottom a firm smack.
"You, you wish—"
The woman’s face turned abruptly red to her ears.
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