Adrian Law's handsome brows slightly furrowed as he glanced at the girl blocking his way.
His already cool and aloof, strikingly beautiful face seemed even colder now, as if the surrounding temperature had suddenly dropped a few degrees.
Being only slightly glanced at, the girl inexplicably shivered, feeling constant dread in her heart.
This man's aura is so strong!
But the arrow was on the string, and there were many acquaintances around, so she had to bite the bullet and throw a flirty wink.
"Hey handsome, my name is Rochelle Lynch, want to get acquainted?"
...
Detecting the young master's displeasure, Wyatt Law glanced disdainfully at Rochelle Lynch who had come to flirt. He edited a message on his phone and then immediately stepped in front of Adrian Law.
"Miss, please have some self-respect."
Wyatt Law was much taller and stronger than most people. His words were polite, but his muscular presence was intimidating.
"Self-respect for what? I'm a decent person."
Rochelle Lynch's expression flickered, still trying to entice Adrian Law.
But unexpectedly, within minutes, the police in the area suddenly showed up.
"We suspect you're disturbing public order, please come with me."
The surrounding crowd, witnessing this scene, immediately started talking among themselves.
What surprised them even more was that, within just a couple of days, Rochelle Lynch was fired from her job!
The reason was misconduct.
Indeed, she used her looks to get by among male bosses, and everyone tacitly disdained her, but who would have thought she'd actually be dealt with.
The incident promptly became a sensational story, with people silently discussing that Rochelle Lynch had reached a formidable obstacle this time.
Apparently, the man driving the extended version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom was definitely someone not to be trifled with!
...
Cecilia Vaughn, however, did not pay much attention to the subsequent developments, she only casually joked.
"Young Master Law surely has a charm that's not shallow, attracting admirers as soon as he steps out."
"Were you charmed?"
Adrian Law turned his head seriously, his tone seemed indifferent, yet every word carried a hint of allure.
Cecilia Vaughn's throat tightened, as the man's phoenix eyes stared directly at her, a peculiar feeling welled up from her heart.
It was as if in the entire world, his eyes could only reflect her alone.
Cecilia Vaughn shook her head slightly, not daring to think whether Adrian Law was joking or meant something else.
She quickly laughed it off: "How dare I be charmed by Young Master Law, otherwise, the rivals in love would surely depress me."
Adrian Law pursed his lips and said nothing.
The air inexplicably felt heavier.
...
Did I say something wrong?
Cecilia Vaughn slightly frowned, feeling a bit frustrated that she shouldn't have joked around just now, and now couldn't find a way to smooth things over.
The two sat in the back of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, with about half a person's distance between them.
All the way there was silence, both remaining silent.
On the way to the Civil Affairs Bureau, Cecilia Vaughn insisted on printing the marriage agreement first, Adrian Law repeatedly refused, but eventually relented.
However, when he saw the clauses on the contract, his expression, originally cold, instantaneously showed signs of freezing over.
"Is this the agreement you came up with?"
"Yes, we said yesterday that this marriage is just a transaction for a common goal. For me, it solves a vendetta, and you can secure your top spot in The Law Group."
Cecilia Vaughn did not comprehend why The Eldest Young Master Law seemed angry again, feeling that the terms were advantageous for both parties.
"First, I don't need a penny from you. If necessary, we can notarize our properties separately. Whether before or after marriage, I won't take a cent."
"Second, we're just in a contract marriage, so naturally, we don't need to fulfill marital duties. Similarly, if there are entanglements outside, regardless of whether they're men or women, I won't interfere and can even act as a shield to clarify any rumors."
"Third, this marriage has a three-year validity period. After three years, we're both free."
"Except for the marriage certificate being real, everything else is fake. And after divorce, you're only twenty-nine, having cleared away false rumors. For a man of your worth, it'll only make you more sought after..."
...
Smiling brightly while recounting the terms one by one, Cecilia Vaughn saw Adrian Law's brow faintly furrowing, his heart seemingly blocked.
"You want to sever ties with me so badly…"
Many would beg to be tied together with him, but Cecilia Vaughn actually...
Cecilia Vaughn couldn't fathom why Adrian Law was upset now, she could only awkwardly smile.
"How could that be, outside of this fake marriage, we are still allies fighting side by side!"
Not explaining was fine, but the more she explained, the worse it seemed.
Adrian Law's expression grew even darker.
...
Wyatt Law, who was driving in the front, naturally heard their conversation. It was his first time seeing the young master at such a loss, feeling both amused and a bit pained.
——He originally didn't have much faith in this contract marriage, thinking Cecilia Vaughn was surely using the young master.
But now it seems he misjudged this future Young Madam from the beginning, needing to reconsider his perception of her.
When saying those things, Cecilia Vaughn didn't show any interest in the young master himself.
But when mentioning freedom, there was a light in her eyes, a fervor not achievable by mere acting.
Not being swayed by the young master's charm, she was different from the other girls in the past, no wonder the young master looked at Cecilia Vaughn differently.
...
The atmosphere fell into a stalemate, Cecilia Vaughn sneaked a glance at the man's expressionless and handsome face, yet didn't dare to speak.
Just like that, the three continued driving in silence to the Civil Affairs Bureau.
With a dedicated guide, Cecilia Vaughn and Adrian Law soon arrived at the marriage registration counter.
One was the eldest young master of The Law Group, wealthy enough to rival nations, the other was the long-lost eldest daughter of Radiant Group.
They had already been instructed to handle their marriage certificate secretly, but when the female staff saw them in person, she couldn't help but be amazed.
These two, handsome and beautiful, walking in from outside, were literally a paradise for face-value enthusiasts!
Only, Adrian Law exuded a vibe of keeping strangers at bay, while Cecilia Vaughn maintained half a person's distance from him, seeming not very close in their relationship.
...
Despite her churning thoughts, the female staff showed nothing and greeted them warmly.
"Would you two like to take a wedding photo first?"
Cecilia Vaughn was momentarily stunned, not having processed when she was pulled into the chair by the beaming staff.
Adrian Law also sat beside her, only keeping his distance.
Both wore calm expressions, with no hint of wedding joy.
"Young Master Law, Miss Vaughn, this is a happy wedding day, come a little closer!"
Adrian Law didn't move, so Cecilia Vaughn had to lean in closer by herself.
Being a face-value enthusiast, the staff instantly became a fan of their pairing, giggling as she spoke.
"Not close enough, a bit more."
For the first time, Cecilia Vaughn found taking a photo such a torment, her ears reddening slightly, thinking about what to do.
The man beside her suddenly pulled her by the waist!