Free Web NovelChapter 286: Chapter 286: Grasping Cecilia Vaughn’s Weakness
The glory bestowed upon Rosalind White now, along with that credit card capable of being swiped for nearly ten million, all comes from the Law Family.
If she loses the protection of the Law Family, would she still count as the same Rosalind White as before?
Thinking of these harsh realities, she gritted her teeth, then bowed her head and quickly dialed a number.
Soon, the call was connected.
"Hello? Is this... Rosalind?"
A sweet, melodious voice with a touch of surprise came from the other end of the phone.
It was Fiona Vaughn.
Deep down, Rosalind White didn’t think much of Tyson Law marrying this woman. After all, she had heard about Fiona seducing her future brother-in-law back then. In Rosalind’s eyes, she and Fiona were from different worlds.
After all, she liked Adrian Law, but she had known Adrian far longer than Cecilia Vaughn. She pursued true love, wanting Adrian to return to his "Daughter of Destiny," unlike Fiona, who was a mistress!
"Yes, it’s me, Fiona. Do you have time to come to the Stellerton Naturopathic Hospital? I have something to say to you."
Even though she looked down on Fiona, Rosalind had temporarily set aside her pride, and even her tone had softened a bit.
Fiona hesitated, clearly very surprised by Rosalind’s friendly gesture, but then she thought, Rosalind had crashed into a pillar to prove her innocence; now she had no choice but to swallow her pride and seek her out?
"Ah, is that so, Rosalind? Wait for me, I’ll be there in ten minutes."
...
Fiona kept her word and didn’t let Rosalind wait long. She appeared soon in the VIP ward in Stellerton.
Seeing the pale and thin woman on the hospital bed, Fiona blinked in disbelief.
"Rosalind... my goodness, your forehead... are you okay?"
Rosalind, though just the housekeeper’s daughter, enjoyed far better treatment than her in the Law Family, almost like a pompous princess. Now, in this sick and delicate state, with several stitches on her forehead, it was a sight Fiona was not accustomed to.
...
Rosalind was disgusted by Fiona’s feigned concern but still forced herself to sit up and tried to hold Fiona’s arm with effort.
"Fiona, I’m alright. Now, in the Law Family, you’re the only one who truly cares for me. Even Grandma has left..."
Rosalind said, as a mournful tear slid from the corner of her eye, making her look truly pitiable.
"Rosalind, don’t be sad, I believe in you."
Fiona still didn’t understand why Rosalind would hit her head on a pillar, but seeing Rosalind in such a pitiful state, a sense of superiority slowly started to rise within her.
"But Adrian and the rest don’t believe me, they say I want to harm Cecilia... even Grandma thinks so... Fiona, what am I supposed to do?"
Rosalind choked up a bit, looking sorrowfully at Fiona with her beautiful apricot-shaped eyes full of tears, even making Fiona, as a woman, feel some sympathy.
"Rosalind, don’t overthink it. Grandma and the others might just be angry with you for a while."
"As for my sister... well, she often targeted me when we were in the Vaughn family. Now, we’re both married into the Law Family. You saw how Mr. Law dotes on her; my sister’s little tail is practically wagging into the sky..."
"Are we just going to let Cecilia Vaughn trample all over us?"
Rosalind, tears streaming, her expression growing more and more indignant, tightly held Fiona’s hand, questioning her word by word.
"Fiona, do you want your husband to still think about such a vicious woman? She can drive a wedge between me and Grandma now; who knows what she’ll do to you in the future..."
Fiona’s eyes darted around, then she exclaimed in shock.
"Rosalind... how can you say that... even if she’s not good, my sister wouldn’t do that to me, would she?"
She didn’t know the details of what happened, but she more or less understood Rosalind’s implication.
It seemed she wanted to form an alliance.
Fiona wasn’t stupid and had no intention of being used as a tool. After all, she had used similar tactics against Chloe Alden many times before. Now, she was willing to risk coming to the Stellerton Naturopathic Hospital to visit Rosalind for her own reasons.
...
Seeing Fiona still playing dumb, Rosalind sneered inwardly.
Rosalind looked steadily at Fiona, speaking enticingly.
"Fiona, do you think Cecilia will let you go? You stole her fiancé, to begin with, which is already awkward. You used to be sisters, now you’re sisters-in-law too. The Law Family is indeed a top-notch family, but their feuds are even more than the Vaughn Family’s!"
"Fiona, think about it. You said it yourself, Cecilia didn’t respect you in the Vaughn Family and ruined your engagement ceremony. Now, at the end of the month, you and Tyson are having the wedding. Do you want to become a laughing stock again because of your sister?"
Fiona was hit at her sore spot. That engagement banquet at the Dynasty Grand Hotel was indeed the most humiliating moment of her life.
She was about to marry gloriously and hold a grand cruise ship wedding. As for that little brat Cecilia, whether she’d behave was another matter. What if Cecilia was determined to ruin her?
Thinking this through, Fiona awkwardly smiled a couple of times.
"Rosalind, it shouldn’t be that bad... after all, we share the same father."
"Sometimes, it’s because you’re from the same father that you fight for resources."
Rosalind gave a meaningful glance at Fiona’s belly.
"Fiona, you don’t want your child to be born into a hostile environment, do you?"
The child...
Thinking of this child, Fiona instinctively touched her belly, her face paling a bit.
It wasn’t the right time yet; she planned to secretly go to the hospital for amniocentesis to confirm whether the baby’s father was Chloe Alden’s uncle or Tyson.
If Cecilia caused a scene at the wedding, her situation would only worsen; how could she contact the hospital to verify the DNA quietly?
Fiona gave a forced smile, not wanting Rosalind to see through her guilt.
"Rosalind, what do you want me to do?"
"Fiona, you’re a smart person, seeking mutual benefits is best for everyone. You want to remain the Second Mrs. Law, while I want Adrian to realize I’m his only destined person."
Fiona’s fingers clenched slightly.
"But Cecilia doesn’t even pay attention to me now; how can I help you—"
Seeing the fish on the hook, Rosalind’s smile became brighter.
"It’s simple; every person has weaknesses, Fiona. You know about Cecilia’s brother with a heart condition, right? If he knew that his sister had once killed someone and been imprisoned, and nearly been assaulted, do you think he could still do well on his college entrance exams?"
Fiona was startled by the words...
That’s right, Evan Vaughn, he was Cecilia’s Achilles’ heel!
