Chapter 550: Even a Beggar Would Be Too Good for Her

Rosalind’s heart was pounding uncontrollably. She couldn’t help but blush at the thought of what might happen between her and Adrian Law.

From the moment she came with her father to work at the Law Family, while still very young and naive, she had already developed a crush on this handsome young man.

Back then, she was just the daughter of a butler, even though she was prettier than others, she wouldn’t be held in high regard.

Until she was eight years old, someone... gave her an opportunity.

Like a sparrow taking flight, Rosalind was transformed into a phoenix, and those who once looked down on her began to seek her favor.

Even Frank Law, the stern Family Head, treated her with polite respect as if she were half an adopted daughter.

Later, when Nancy Law died, Frank, perhaps consumed by grief from losing his only daughter, treated her even better.

At that time, Rosalind had not thought about studying at an Ivy League School; only when Adrian grew colder towards her did she realize that merely staying around Adrian might not make her affection blossom into anything more.

At least, as things stood, Adrian liked no one. Even with beautiful women around him trying to charm him, he wouldn’t be moved.

Rosalind thought that perhaps Adrian wanted a woman who was not only beautiful but also intelligent, considerate, and had a reputable background.

So, she put her all into studying and got herself admitted to a Laurel League school through sheer effort. Although the Law Family spent a lot on her education, she felt no guilt taking the money, considering she was Adrian’s savior and had been declared by the Sage’s Mercy Temple master as the Heavenly Destiny Noble Lady of the Law Family, a child meant to be cherished and honored.

Initially, when Rosalind leaped from being a butler’s daughter to the Law Family, she felt uneasy with the changes in her lifestyle, but she grew more comfortable as time went on. Others treated her like the real young lady of the Law Family, so why should she act timidly, worrying about this or that?

Money was not an issue with resources readily provided by the Law Family.

Fame, after years of effort, she had finally earned herself the reputation of an artistic goddess, recognized for her abundant talent.

The only thing she wasn’t resigned to was not securing the position of Mrs. Law.

She worked tirelessly just to prove to everyone that she had the potential to be Mrs. Law, one who perfectly matched Adrian.

But who could have expected that the always-indifferent-to-women Adrian would suddenly flash marry a woman just one or two months before she returned home?

...

How could she bear it?

In Rosalind’s eyes, the position of Mrs. Law rightfully belonged to her.

Thinking about everything that had happened, her jealousy and discontent grew stronger.

She bit her lip and posed in front of the lavish full-length mirror at the hotel reception.

The reflection showed a beauty with stunning makeup, dark brows, almond eyes, a full-length evening dress that accentuated her graceful figure, making one feel captivated.

This version of her?

Was she enough to move Adrian?

...

Thinking about her somewhat similar features to Cecilia Vaughn’s, Rosalind bit her lip again. She didn’t know if Adrian loved Cecilia’s appearance or something else.

Some said Adrian married Cecilia to seize the Vaughn Family’s assets, after all, the Vaughn Family initially thrived due to Cecilia’s grandfather’s business, and her brother Evan Vaughn was ill, likely to pass away anytime, making it impossible for him to compete for the family assets.

But Rosalind dismissed such rumors as the most implausible joke.

How blind could one be to think Adrian would be interested in a small fry like Radiant Group?

Adrian, even after leaving the Law Family, could simply wave his sleeve and have countless investment giants ready to back him. Creating a grand business empire anew would not be difficult.

Even Radiant Group, in the hands of a newcomer to the wealthy circle, might be something to brag about, but for the top-tier Law Family, it was just a drop in the ocean.

...

Thinking about these concerns, Rosalind’s resentment deepened. If Adrian married for Cecilia’s looks, she, too, had dark brows, starry eyes, and black hair, so why hadn’t Adrian fallen for her instead of bending for that vile woman?

Or was there something with Cecilia that Adrian couldn’t do without?

Rosalind fell into deep confusion.

She and Fiona Vaughn had already planned out that, soon, Fiona would lure Cecilia out alone, and then they would find an opportunity to let Mr. Adams deal with her.

Ha, that kind of woman blessed by Mr. Adams’s favor was lucky enough. In Rosalind’s opinion, a beggar would match better.

...

Rosalind lit the aphrodisiac incense she bought from the black market in her room; under its influence, Adrian would surely mistake her for Cecilia.

Or, even if not mistaken for Cecilia, this incense would ignite the most intense desire in a man’s heart, leading to their union.

Imagining that scene, Rosalind’s cheeks flushed again.

Though Rosalind was somewhat conservative, having her heart set on one person made other men unfathomably beneath her; they couldn’t compare to her beloved Adrian.

Rosalind gently exhaled, standing in front of the full-length mirror, shyly removing her coat.

Soon, clothes fell one by one to the ground.

In the mirror, her skin was flawless and porcelain-like.

She had heard that Cecilia surely endured beatings in prison. Over the years, Rosalind didn’t believe she would lose out in physique to a convict fresh out of prison.

She gazed at her own exquisite reflection, contemplating embracing the body she longed for, warmth surged through her entire being.

No...

She needed to take a bath first.

She must face Adrian in her most beautiful form.

With that in mind, Rosalind clasped her fingers cautiously, took out the black market incense ingredients Fiona had given her, set them in a small bronze stove on the glass table, and slowly lit them.

Whether it was because she was thinking of her beloved, or because the incense was exceptionally effective, Rosalind felt like she was burning with a passionate fire.

Mm...

She let out a soft, emotional whimper, then, blushing, scattered her female attire piece by piece on the floor, stopping only when she reached the bathroom.

Which man could resist such a sight?

She lightly closed the bathroom door and lifted her delicate foot, stepping into the bathtub.

...

Meanwhile, Adrian had just finished dinner with Cecilia Vaughn.

The two were walking along a small path when suddenly they heard a frantic call.

"Sister, so you were here—"