Chapter 435: Marital Relationship on the Brink of Collapse
Cecilia Vaughn never expected that the main entrance to the entire Starfall Bay was already jam-packed with reporters!
Their camera flashes incessantly aimed at her, a dense array of long and short lenses, some even intimidating.
"Eldest Miss Vaughn, is it true you’re in a fake marriage with President Law?"
"Eldest Miss Vaughn, can you confirm if The Eldest Young Master Law is really gay?"
"Eldest Miss Vaughn, your contract mentions allowing The Eldest Young Master Law to seek entertainment with men or women. Is such a reckless private life common among wealthy heirs?"
"Eldest Miss Vaughn, does Mr. Law really have a hidden ailment? You’re open to his private life; does that mean as you’re youthful, you’re planning to find a young lover for satisfaction?"
The questions from the reporters were increasingly sharp, their malicious gazes almost nailing Cecilia Vaughn onto a pillar of shame.
"Eldest Miss Vaughn! Please answer directly!"
"Since the release of that agreement, Law Group’s stock has fallen by three points. Was your recent marketing as the most visually appealing and loving couple just a ploy to make money?"
With only two security guards maintaining order at the entrance, the scene was almost out of control. Cecilia Vaughn was unable to push through and was even shoved into the center.
She was heavily surrounded by the crowd, like the most humiliating joke under the sun.
Cecilia Vaughn took a deep breath, and coldly addressed the male reporter who shouted the loudest at her.
"My husband and I do charity, build schools, donate funds. For those questioning us about putting on a show, have any of you donated even a thousandth, no, a ten-thousandth of what we have?"
The scene fell silent in an instant.
Indeed, at the last charity banquet, Adrian Law and Cecilia Vaughn spent lavishly. To accuse them of showmanship, what marketing would require such a high price, making a profit would be laughable!
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Facing Cecilia Vaughn’s cold and gloomy face, a female reporter suddenly shouted defiantly.
"Just because you donated money, you can look down on people? You mess around with relationships and accept extramarital affairs. It’s shameless people like you who ruin social morals!"
In the prenuptial agreement terms revealed on Weibo’s trending searches, Cecilia Vaughn clearly indicated there was no restriction on Adrian Law seeking flings. This is a matter of private virtue, but presented to the public, it’s undeniably magnified by moral guardians.
"Exactly! Eldest Miss Vaughn, if you’re truly not guilty, why not directly address whether that prenuptial agreement is real or not?"
"Eldest Miss Vaughn, is your fake marriage a ploy with Mr. Law to reclaim Radiant Group’s shares?"
"Did your actions cause your biological father, stepmother, and even your blood sister to be heartbroken? Are you really willing to do anything for money, even selling your marriage?"
Cecilia Vaughn gazed at them indifferently, her voice resolute.
"Sorry, this is my private matter, no comment!"
She’s not a celebrity who relies on public favor, so why should her privacy be unveiled for the public?
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The reporters present were in uproar when realizing Cecilia Vaughn was as unyielding as a rock and wouldn’t open her mouth!
"Eldest Miss Vaughn! Are you looking down on people too much!"
"That’s right! Is being rich so amazing?! Why refuse to answer! You’re bringing the worst negative impact on the public, how can people believe in marriage or love!"
Cecilia Vaughn glanced amusingly at the female reporter shouting the fiercest, suspecting she was a planted act by someone.
In just a few words, they solidified her reputation as a gold digger, promiscuous, and morally bankrupt.
"What, just because of Adrian and my private affairs, are you planning not to get married? Or those already married are planning to divorce? Am I that influential?"
"Just because Adrian and I happen to have private wealth, do we deserve to be scrutinized through a magnifying glass?"
Cecilia Vaughn found it extremely laughable, her voice dripping with sarcasm, silencing several reporters.
How different this Eldest Miss Vaughn is from Fiona Vaughn, not caring about her reputation, nor pretending to be kind and benevolent, she confronts whoever opposes!
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"By violating moral codes and monogamy with The Eldest Young Master Law, why can’t others criticize you?! Are you trying to be a modern-day adulteress?"
"Or does having some filthy money mean you can mess around with relationships?"
Someone’s shout unexpectedly stirred everyone’s emotions to the peak, and rather than disliking Cecilia Vaughn and Adrian Law’s fake marriage, they simply envied the rich!
Having seized on Adrian Law and Cecilia Vaughn’s moral flaw, they endlessly attacked.
Unable to fend off so many attacks, even with some martial arts training, Cecilia Vaughn found herself somewhat embarrassed facing the persistent reporters.
She even lost one of her flat shoes, stepped off by someone.
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Adrian Law had just retrieved his car from the garage, and saw this scene as he arrived at the community entrance.
His distinguished and austere face immediately took on a few degrees of coldness.
"What are you doing?"
The crowd was startled and turned to see Adrian Law’s tall and elegant figure.
"M-Mr. Adrian..."
The reporters present shivered inexplicably upon seeing this man.
Many of them were intimidated by Adrian Law’s reputation, but knowing they could dig up big news, and hearing it was an internal leak from Law Group with high credibility, they recklessly pushed forward for traffic and salary.
"Mr. Law, please answer! Do you have unclear entanglements with many men and women outside of Eldest Miss Vaughn?"
"Mr. Law! With your and Eldest Miss Vaughn’s fake marriage agreement exposed, is this fake marriage of yours also facing collapse?"
"Mr. Law! With you and Miss Cecilia’s repeated trending, and the outside world once branding you as the most doting husband, now that image has crumbled, do you feel embarrassed?"
"Mr. Law, will you divorce Miss Vaughn ahead of time?"
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Adrian Law completely ignored these noisy entertainment reporters. He immediately saw Cecilia Vaughn surrounded in front of the flowerbed and swiftly walked over to embrace her.
"Cecilia, are you scared?"
With her shoe lost in the crowd, Cecilia Vaughn’s face looked somewhat unhappy, but she forced a nod towards Adrian Law.
"I’m fine..."
The man picked up the shoe and carefully put it on Cecilia Vaughn.
A mischievous male reporter rushed forward.
"Mr. Law, you lowering yourself to put shoes on your wife publicly, is this also an act?"
Just as everyone began furiously snapping pictures, Adrian Law suddenly stood up and punched the shouting male reporter in the face!
Their collective shock rendered everyone speechless!