Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Helping Cecilia Vaughn Vent Her Anger

The person who opened the door was Felix Lockwood!

The little tyrant of the Lockwood Family, notorious in Stellerton’s high society for being the most debauched playboy.

Fiona Vaughn was taken aback but quickly adjusted her expression, her voice soft like flowing water.

"It’s like this, I’m Fiona Vaughn, Mr. Law’s sister-in-law. Could you let him come out to see me?"

Felix raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly, his charming, alluring eyes full of endless mockery.

"You want my brother to see you? Who do you think you are?"

Nearby, a few actresses hoping to climb the social ladder followed not too closely behind Fiona.

They initially wanted to see if they could latch onto the big tree that is the Law Family, but to their surprise, they witnessed Fiona being slapped in the face directly!

The crowd erupted in astonishment!

...

Fiona hadn’t expected Felix to speak so rudely!

Though it was her first time confronting this playboy, the other party really didn’t show her any face!

Fiona’s beautiful face turned extremely awkward; if it weren’t for the others present, she might have wanted to throw a fit then and there!

She forced a smile, trying to smooth things over.

"Young Master Lockwood, you really know how to joke."

...

However, Felix seemed utterly oblivious, lazily beckoning to a passing waitress.

"Fiona Vaughn, is it? I never knew my brother knew anyone named Fiona."

Several waitresses holding trays of drinks blushed and came over.

"Young Master Lockwood, is there something you need?"

"Yan and Lily, is there a new hostess named Fiona at Cloud Palace? I wonder why I haven’t heard of her before?"

...

Comparing her to these women!

Fiona felt as if her head exploded, her pretty face turning a beet-red shade!

Her nails, coated in scarlet polish, deeply dug into her palms as she barely managed to restrain herself from losing her temper on the spot.

"Please, Young Master Lockwood, don’t tease Fiona. How about I go in first? Adrian wouldn’t mind."

Without waiting for Felix to respond, Fiona attempted to force her way into the private room.

If she were denied entry with so many spectators, her face, maintained for over twenty years, would be lost entirely!

...

However, Felix, towering at six feet, stood firm at the entrance, making it impossible for Fiona to get in.

Under the violet private room lights, she vaguely saw a man sitting at the round table.

The lighting was too dim, revealing only a silhouette, a figure upright, exuding an imposing aura despite the unclear facial features.

Such a powerful presence!

Fiona’s heart skipped a beat, concluding immediately that the man must be Adrian Law.

She wanted to take a closer look, only to be pushed away by Felix.

The hint of mockery in his alluring eyes was unmistakable.

"Miss Vaughn, are you trying to barge in?"

With everyone watching, Felix targeting her further darkened Fiona’s expression!

She was best at appearing pitiful to win sympathy, planning to let a few tears fall and accuse Felix of lacking compassion.

But unexpectedly, he suddenly slammed the private room door shut!

Fiona’s prepared tears became useless!

...

The actresses who had flattered Fiona earlier now quickly mocked her embarrassment.

Everyone working within this circle knew Fiona loved to show off and be shady. She was fortunate to have the Law Family, the Vaughn Family backing her, and Station Director Alden’s favor; everyone kept quiet despite seeing through it.

"Oh, look at how Young Master Lockwood can’t avoid her fast enough. Didn’t someone just claim to have a good connection with The Eldest Young Master Law? And now, isn’t she humiliated?"

"Exactly, bragging about making introductions before, now it’s even her being locked out. Isn’t that hilarious!"

"Using false authority, does she really think others are fools!"

...

Fiona maintained her posture, pretending nothing happened.

"I haven’t met Young Master Lockwood before; maybe he doesn’t know my relationship with Adrian."

"Heh, now trying to salvage your reputation, right? Young Master Lockwood and The Eldest Young Master Law are good friends; how could he not know?"

"Moreover, The Eldest Young Master Law was in the private room earlier. If he knew you well, why would he let you be shut out?"

Fiona was left speechless, her exquisite face somewhat twisted.

"I..."

The actresses nearby, seeing her at a loss for words, chuckled behind their hands.

Fiona was used to being domineering, really thinking everyone loved flattering her?

...

This celebrity gathering was unbearable for her!

Fiona had the premonition that staying longer would only make her a joke.

It was all Felix and Adrian’s fault for publicly humiliating her!

Inwardly filled with resentment and unable to vent, she had to tell Station Director Alden she felt unwell and left in a hurry.

...

In private room C073, Felix, although closing the door, amusingly had the outside surveillance displayed on the screen.

Seeing Fiona leave in disgrace, Felix winked at Adrian Law.

"Big brother, as instructed, I rejected Fiona Vaughn. Seeing her slink away with her tail between her legs cracks me up."

"But why are you targeting a woman like this? I think she’s quite pretty."

Felix was deeply curious.

But Adrian nonchalantly picked up a tea cup from the table, his calm appearance as distant and cold as the moon atop a mountain, or an icy spring at the bottom of the sea, aloof and unreachable.

"I want to, any problem?"

He was just venting a little for Cecilia; he would make anyone who hurt Cecilia Vaughn pay dearly...

Felix shrugged.

"Fine, fine, you’re the big boss, do as you please. I’m your little brother, ready to charge through fire and water for you without hesitation!"

...

Adrian ignored Felix’s banter and turned to Zion Prescott, who was also watching the scene unfold.

"Zion, you mentioned bringing the medicine for whip wounds?"

The man with gold-framed glasses offered a gentle smile, handing over a white jade porcelain bottle from the coffee table.

"Here it is."

"The old man in my family just made it new, the Ice Skin Jade Bone Ointment. Though the name is elegantly given, it hasn’t been officially released yet because..."

Adrian felt a chill at Zion Prescott’s meaningful look.

"Are there side effects?"

Zion nodded.

"You are sharp as always, Adrian, quick to catch on!"

"It uses many toxic insects from The Solara Wilds, leveraging poison against poison. The stimulation to the body is significant; to put it simply, it’s very painful, like your skin is peeling off again, but the effect is indeed potent."

"..."

Adrian pursed his lips but knew there was no better option, so he took the white jade porcelain bottle directly.

"Thanks, could you also write me a prescription for regulating the period with Chinese medicine?"

Cecilia always had lower abdominal pain during her period, and he didn’t want Cecilia to suffer this pain.

"Sure."

...

With the medicine, Adrian drove straight back to Starfall Bay Villa.

Hearing the sound coming from the bathroom, Adrian frowned, could it be that Cecilia wasn’t resting in the bedroom?

Following the sound, he saw a petite woman doing laundry.

The man’s handsome face immediately showed anger.

"Who told you to wash clothes with cold water?!"