Free Web NovelChapter 281: Chapter 281: Rosalind, Are You Trying to Get Yourself Killed?!
The man’s gaze was too sharp; Rosalind White felt as if Adrian Law had seen right through her.
She stumbled a step backward, struggling to maintain a facade of composure.
"Adrian, what do you mean by this? I don’t understand!"
No, that’s impossible!
How could Adrian know about the bracelet?
She had only given that Red Jade Bracelet away less than two days ago. Back then, she had even generously allowed Cecilia Vaughn to freely choose one. Except for the different patterns, the other materials and fragrances were very similar.
Ordinary people don’t really know how to distinguish the specific source of a fragrance, nor would they have the time to check the metal components. No matter how smart Cecilia Vaughn is, how could she possibly suspect the bracelet in such a short time?
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Rosalind White was utterly baffled, yet her mind was racing, and she couldn’t quite hide her panic.
"Adrian, look, I’m also wearing the bracelet Grandma gave me. If there’s something wrong with the bracelet, why would I harm myself too?"
Even though there was a hint of unease in Rosalind White’s heart, she forced herself to smile, holding up her slender wrist with the red bracelet to signal Adrian Law not to wrong her.
To play her part, Rosalind had been wearing the bracelet as well. That is, until Master Warner crafted an identical-looking red bracelet to replace it.
Rosalind always acted meticulously, never leaving room for error. As long as she could coax Cecilia Vaughn into wearing it for over a month, the poison would seep into her bones. Even if Cecilia discovered it by then, her body would be at its weakest!
Even if Cecilia miraculously survived without complete organ failure, she wouldn’t be able to have children in the future!
Rosalind White figured that that would be her gain. A hen that can’t lay eggs would only face the fate of being divorced from the Law Family, while she could continue to stay there by leveraging Adrian Law’s influence!
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However, despite Rosalind White’s seemingly sound plan, she misjudged the timing of being discovered.
Adrian Law’s expression was as indifferent as ice and snow. Those eyes, like deep pools, scrutinized her from above, his tone unexpectedly calm.
"Rosalind White, is there any point in insisting on this act now?"
The word "insisting" was heavily emphasized, and it wasn’t even phrased as a question!
Why is Adrian so certain?
Rosalind White’s temples throbbed as she met Adrian Law’s gaze, eyes flickering faintly.
"Adrian, in your eyes, am I really such a despicable woman?"
"I thought, Adrian, after living together in the Law Family for over a decade, you’d be the last person on earth to wrongfully accuse me, yet why do you misunderstand me?"
"Do you know that by doing this, you’ll make Rosalind very sad?"
Rosalind White seemed unable to continue, choking on her words and biting her lip.
Tears glimmered in her beautiful eyes, on the verge of falling, like a sensitive plant swaying in the wind, her emotions and grievances intertwined, enough to sway any man’s heart.
Unfortunately, among those people, Adrian Law’s name would never be found.
Adrian Law’s gaze remained locked on Rosalind White, a sarcastic cold smile tugging at his handsome and noble face.
"Wrongfully accused, misunderstood?"
Who does Rosalind White think she is to mention those words?
Adrian Law’s lips curled into a thin, mocking smile as he lightly bent and retrieved a piece of thin A4 paper.
Earlier, these papers had scattered in the air, and Rosalind White hadn’t had time to look closely, being captivated by Adrian Law’s words.
Until Adrian Law picked up a sheet and handed it to her—
At the top line of the paper, in bold characters, it read "Prescott Hospital’s Bracelet Component Analysis Report"!
"No, this can’t be—"
Boom—
Rosalind White’s head felt like it was splitting open, and she retreated two steps in disbelief.
She was already slender and frail, and in her panic, she appeared even more helpless and pitiful, her beautiful eyes widening. She stumbled over several sheets of paper as she picked them up.
With every line she read, her fear and panic grew.
Whether it was the explanations of the effects of oleander and fragrant valerian or the arsenic, antimony, lead, mercury, cadmium, and nearly ten other metal components in the metal decoration on the bracelet, everything was clearly detailed in terms of specific dosages.
Prescott Hospital even explicitly stated the potential consequences of wearing the bracelet short-term, mid-term, and long-term.
At the bottom line, was the signature of the person at Prescott Hospital responsible for the bracelet’s evaluation.
The acknowledged heir of the Prescott Family, a young, renowned figure in the medical world, Zion Prescott.
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Rosalind White’s heart raced in panic as she realized how flawed her initial plan was.
Yes, she had calculated everything but overlooked the fact that one of Adrian Law’s good friends was this very Doctor Prescott, who was extremely knowledgeable in both Western and Traditional Chinese medicine, more than capable of detecting common herbal fragrances like patchouli and oleander.
"Adrian..."
Rosalind White’s complexion paled even more, her fingers gripping the paper turning bluish with strain.
"The black and white evidence is right here. At this point, what else do you want to say?"
Adrian Law gazed at her indifferently, his voice icy and cold, almost stoking more and more hatred in Rosalind White’s heart.
But no matter how hard she tried, Rosalind couldn’t bring herself to hate this man. freewebnøvel.com
She glared at Cecilia Vaughn’s hand tightly held by Adrian Law, almost about to explode in anger.
"Adrian, isn’t it because of this vixen that you’re—"
But before she could finish, hurried footsteps approached from outside the yoga room.
The clicking of heels suggested at least two people were coming.
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Help has arrived!
Rosalind White’s eyes lit up, quickly stopping all offensive words. She choked back a sob, and tears flowed within half a second.
"Heh, Adrian, so in your heart, I’m just that kind of woman—"
Adrian Law watched Rosalind White’s pretentious act and, hearing the footsteps outside the door, immediately knew she was putting on a show for others.
"Are you done talking?"
He impatiently raised an eyelid, having no patience to play along with Rosalind any longer now that the evidence was irrefutable.
Despite her frustration, Rosalind White let out a few bitter laughs, pitifully removing the red bracelet from her left wrist. Her voice, full of grievance, was almost heart-wrenching, enough to make one want to cry alongside her.
"Do I not even have the right to defend myself? Adrian, you’re the one who sentenced me prematurely..."
Before she could finish her sentence, she suddenly saw the figures of Stacy Summers and Fiona Vaughn appear at the door of the yoga room!
Rosalind White’s eyes suddenly brightened, she bit her lip, and, with extreme decisiveness, dashed towards the pillar in the yoga room!
"Adrian, since you don’t believe me, I’m willing to use my life to prove my innocence!"
Her smile was tragic, and in an instant, blood streamed down her face!
"Rosalind, do you not care for your life?!"
Almost simultaneously, Stacy Summers’ shout echoed throughout the space!
