Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Return to the Vaughn Family

Even though his own sister was already outstanding, Evan Vaughn had to admit that the man in front of him had far greater achievements in mathematics than Cecilia.

Evan Vaughn’s handsome brows furrowed slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed about his earlier attitude.

After all, he was just an innocent big boy, quickly admitting his mistake obediently.

"I’m sorry, my attitude just now was too harsh."

Adrian Law glanced at him indifferently, his expression unchanged.

"There’s no need, I just solved it casually."

Solve it casually and come up with three solutions?

Could Adrian Law be a genius?

A flash of insight struck Evan Vaughn’s heart, and he immediately asked.

"Uh... brother-in-law, are you and my sister both alumni of Stellerton University? No wonder you’re so smart, even better than my sister!"

Earlier, he hadn’t listened carefully to Adrian Law’s self-introduction, so he completely forgot what Adrian Law’s name actually was.

If Evan Vaughn had listened carefully, his attitude would probably be different now.

—After all, marrying the ex-fiancé’s brother isn’t something everyone can agree with.

...

Hearing Evan Vaughn obediently change his address to "brother-in-law," the man felt a rare moment of joy. His deep-set eyes passed over with a hint of an imperceptible smile.

"No, I’m from Trident University, I never took the college entrance exam, I was directly recommended for study abroad back then."

"..."

Wow!

Trident University, a world-renowned international institution, gathering talents from all countries, is even more prestigious than a school like Stellerton University!

Evan Vaughn felt delighted in his heart, more satisfied with the new husband his sister found.

—Hey, so what if she was rejected by Tyson Law? Her current brother-in-law is better looking, more knowledgeable, and judging by his attire, even if he’s not as extravagant as the Law Family, his family would definitely not be holding him back.

"Brother-in-law, you truly are a god among men!"

Evan Vaughn looked at Adrian Law with starry eyes, his gaze filled with admiration.

...

Finally allowed inside, Cecilia Vaughn almost dropped her jaw when she saw Evan Vaughn’s 180-degree change in attitude.

"Did you just win over my brother?"

Cecilia Vaughn’s delicate brows lightly furrowed, filled with doubts.

Evan Vaughn dissatisfiedly glared at Cecilia Vaughn, regardless of how he had just rejected this new brother-in-law, he indignant defended himself.

"No, clearly it was brother-in-law’s charisma that conquered me."

Not only was his answering quick and accurate, even his handwriting was extremely pleasing to the eye.

"Charisma?..."

Cecilia Vaughn and Zion Prescott exchanged glances, if they both knew that Evan Vaughn had sold his sister out over a math challenge question, they would surely marvel at Adrian Law’s cunning!

...

After calming Evan Vaughn’s emotions, Cecilia Vaughn, along with Adrian Law and Zion Prescott, exited the monitoring room. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Being unable to ask questions in the room earlier, Cecilia Vaughn could finally express what she most wanted to know.

"Doctor Prescott, why does my brother keep having nosebleeds?"

"Heart patients usually suffer from chest pain or shortness of breath, don’t they? How could this be a symptom, did he eat something wrong?"

Zion Prescott adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses in his white coat, gaining new appreciation for this little wife’s intelligence.

He nodded, his expression somewhat heavy.

"That’s correct, heart disease generally doesn’t lead to inexplicable nosebleeds, and all this just happens to be because your brother’s diet is a bit off."

Cecilia Vaughn’s heart sank with a bad premonition flashing through her mind.

Her lips trembled, before she could voice her innermost speculation, Adrian Law, standing by, spoke up for her.

"Someone has been poisoned."

!!!

Cecilia Vaughn’s heart pounded, realizing for the first time what it felt like to fear for someone else.

She hastily asked.

"How could anyone poison him?!"

"My brother’s health isn’t good, and his character is gentle, always kind to others, whether at the hospital or at school, having peacefully studied and recuperated all these years."

"Moreover, isn’t the reputation of Prescott Hospital always the best in the country?!"

If Zion Prescott hadn’t discovered it in time, Cecilia Vaughn could not even imagine the damage her brother’s body would suffer!

...

Hearing Cecilia Vaughn’s rapid-fire questions, especially the final accusation, a trace of embarrassment flashed across Zion Prescott’s handsome, well-mannered face.

The incident occurred at Prescott Hospital, and it was the hospital’s internal offender who acted. He had no choice but to take some responsibility.

Zion Prescott’s expression showed a trace of guilt.

"I’m sorry, Miss Vaughn, I only found out when I went to see your brother’s condition, it was our Prescott Hospital that did not take good care of your brother."

"After discovering this situation, I was shocked and checked everyone who had contact with your brother in the hospital, finally identifying a young nurse who was bribed."

"But unfortunately, even though the young nurse was lax under our questioning, the mastermind was very meticulous, never coming into contact personally, leaving no traces."

Cecilia Vaughn’s throat felt as if it were being gripped, the heavy sense of suffocation unbearable.

A flood of negative emotions surged through her mind.

Anger.

Guilt.

Heartache.

And most of all, a chill running down her spine.

The enemy is in the dark, and she is in the light; she doesn’t even know who the attacker is!

Standing beside Cecilia Vaughn, Adrian Law saw the guilt and reproach in her eyes, his heart ached slightly, and he quickly put an arm around her shoulder, whispering a reminder.

"Cecilia, now is not the time to feel guilty."

"There are no perfect crimes with no trace; you said yourself, Evan is good-natured and kind, isn’t it obvious who would target him?"

The man’s cold voice carried an invisible sharpness, causing Cecilia Vaughn’s heart to jolt, pulling her from her panic.

The girl’s eyes sharpened, her hands clenched into fists.

"Exactly... other than Florence Warner and Fiona Vaughn, who else could it be?"

Back when they were at Stellerton Naturopathic Hospital for so many years, Florence Warner and her daughter ignored them, seeing Evan as frail and seeing Cecilia, the sister, as a prisoner, believing no waves could be stirred.

But what if the sickly boy were cured?

This Damocles sword, how could Florence Warner and her daughter not want to remove it first!

...

"I need to visit the Vaughn Family."

Cecilia Vaughn’s expression was resolute, immediately forming a judgment.

Adrian Law gazed at her, his dark eyes flashing with concern.

"I’ll go with you."

"No," Cecilia Vaughn shook her head: "One can’t show all their cards at once, we’ll take them down in one blow at the engagement banquet."

"I have my own plan for this visit to the Vaughn Family!"

The man looked into the girl’s determined eyes, knowing her stubborn character, and finally sighed softly.

"Alright, then after you’re done, I’ll come to pick you up."

...

Half an hour later, Cecilia Vaughn got out of a taxi, arriving at the Vaughn Family’s location in the West Mountain Villa Complex.

However, the guard quickly stopped her.

"Miss, you’re not a resident here, are you?"