Chapter 663: Counterattack from Desperation, A Fierce Slap in the Face

Due to Adrian Law’s photo with the spokesperson of the Vessarian winery, mentions of Cecilia Vaughn inevitably increased on Weibo. Many were envious comments, but occasionally some malicious slanders appeared.

——Damn, I really don’t get how such an absolute male god like The Eldest Young Master Law would be interested in a woman who’s been to prison, and one that his brother’s already used!

The term ’used’ is truly hurtful, and immediately sparked various comments down below.

"Hey, what’s this about ’used’? The person above, you’re also female according to your Weibo profile, why harbor such hatred towards other women like those men with narrow views?"

"Moreover, it was clarified by the police that Cecilia Vaughn’s imprisonment was set up by Fiona Vaughn and her mother, who maliciously conspired with that rich kid to pave the way for Fiona to marry Tyson Law, right? If a man almost assaulted you, can you guarantee how controlled your reaction would be?"

——Exactly, I think those who are quick to call women ’used’, regardless of gender, are just sour grapes.

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Even after this intense exchange, the envious comments didn’t decrease.

——Hey, come on, don’t pretend your morals are better than your looks, alright? I’m genuinely curious, how did Cecilia Vaughn manage to tie down a male god like The Eldest Young Master Law?

——If it weren’t for the unanimous rumors that The Eldest Young Master Law is impotent or prefers men, I’d honestly suspect Cecilia Vaughn of a shotgun marriage! Otherwise, maybe she’s just a beard for The Eldest Young Master’s real male lover.

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——Are you kidding? A shotgun marriage? Wake up, the dynasty you’re talking about died out over a hundred years ago. What kind of outdated and sour mindset is that? Besides, if The Eldest Young Master really wanted a woman to have his child, there’s a whole line of them. Even surrogacy could offer numerous highly-educated beauties.

——Hmm, I doubt Cecilia Vaughn would force a marriage that way. After all this time, there’s been no gossip about a baby bump. But The Eldest Young Master being into men really makes one wonder. Think about it, which truly handsome, rich second-generation star, so capable, isn’t surrounded by endless female affairs?

——You say The Eldest Young Master keeps himself pure, but I’m more inclined to think he really does like the same sex.

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Cecilia Vaughn was just casually admiring her husband’s stunning looks on the Vessarian winery’s website, quite unaware how skewed Weibo’s discussions had become.

However, her friend Mona Summers, a regular Weibo browser, initially expected the comments to be all harmonious and positive. Seeing those mocking Cecilia Vaughn for marrying into the Law Family through pregnancy, or suggesting she’s a beard, Mona’s righteous nature was instantly angered to the point of nausea.

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Mona immediately took out her phone and began calling Cecilia Vaughn.

"Cecilia, why aren’t you managing those Weibo comments? Doesn’t the Law Family hold Weibo shares? If you don’t get those discussions removed, it’s really an eyesore."

"Weibo?"

Cecilia Vaughn was momentarily startled.

"Hold on, I haven’t logged in yet."

Keeping Mona on the phone, Cecilia opened her laptop, quickly browsing the Weibo topics.

Seeing the offensive comments, it’s impossible not to be upset.

Unless one is completely indifferent, how could anyone not be affected by public opinion?

Cecilia took a deep breath, barely regaining her composure.

After the initial anger, she found it amusing.

Those who scold her online, are they the sort to be shrewish or have narrow worldviews in real life too?

Perhaps when they discuss others in person, they still put on a civilized facade, at least not exploding emotionally, casually using derogatory terms like ’used’.

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Cecilia pressed her temples, then spotted a newly popular comment.

——What’s all this about The Eldest Young Master liking men, or Cecilia Vaughn forcing a marriage with a baby bump? I doubt both. Sure, The Eldest Young Master rarely has women around him, but no close male friendships either. His two close buddies are famously straight. Cecilia Vaughn doesn’t seem like she’s in a rush to have a baby either. If I had to guess, maybe Cecilia has some unique background.

——What unique background? You’re killing me with curiosity by stopping halfway! Isn’t she just the daughter of a middle-class family, and not even favored?

——I mean, what if Cecilia found a mystical master, using Black Magic on The Eldest Young Master? Or cursed him with witchcraft? Aren’t those things prevalent in The Solara Wilds?

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Witchcraft? Black Magic? Although such accusations are absurd, several celebrities recently acted oddly on Weibo and in real life, leading some Veridian netizens to indeed believe this stuff.

——Did Cecilia really do such a thing? That’s such a terrible thing to do.

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Obviously just a random slander against her, and yet people take it so seriously, discussing it at length. Cecilia found it amusing, as her slender fingers gently tapped the table.

There was no intention to contact Adrian Law, as she, being the chairman of Radiant Group, had her own network to rely on.

Cecilia opened her laptop, sending a few messages to the company’s public relations department.

——First, check the real IP of those posting viral comments. Then deduce their real-life information. Let them know that reposting defamatory content over 500 times online is legally punishable.

——Understood, Mr. Vaughn.

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After giving these instructions, Cecilia contemplated whether to follow Mona’s advice and delete the overly harsh comments.

However, given the uproar online, deleting posts extensively might backfire, making those bored individuals believe in hidden truths that aren’t there.

What’s the best course of action?

Apart from giving those people a defensive lesson, how to quickly shift public opinion?

This is indeed a complex dilemma; Cecilia was at a loss for a solution.

She can’t very well claim she performed Black Magic on Adrian Law, right?

The point is, she doesn’t even know how!

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Just as Cecilia was deeply troubled, Adrian Law’s Weibo suddenly updated!

Of course, Cecilia followed her husband’s account.

She was curious, given that Adrian almost never updates; the last time was to repost costume photos from "There are branches on the mountain" for Cecilia.

This time?

Cecilia opened it, instantly seeing a photo of Adrian holding her hand from behind; he’s usually very low-key, but here he deliberately slapped the haters in the face.

——The first time I saw you, you were the girl I identified for life. I even worried you might not like me.

I really wish I could enchant you, to make you love me as much as I love you.