Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Cherished Like One’s Eyes
"Yes, I’ve returned to the country, Master Warner. There’s something I really need your help with—"
The deliberately aged glass lanterns in the shop cast a flickering blue and red light on Rosalind White’s face, making her look particularly eerie.
A cool breeze happened to blow in from outside the window, and as Master Warner looked at Rosalind’s cold and sinister expression, he almost shivered with dread.
"Well... Miss White, actually I haven’t done this kind of work in years, I might be a bit rusty... You should find someone else."
Master Warner nervously wiped the sweat off his forehead. Despite the fact that the girl in front of him was young enough to be his daughter, he inexplicably felt afraid.
Even back when Rosalind White was in high school, he had witnessed how beneath the pretty facade of this delicate girl lay terrifying intentions.
...
Seeing the middle-aged man’s frightened demeanor, Rosalind inwardly scorned such cowardice. If it weren’t for his remaining usefulness, she would have left impatiently long ago.
"Master Warner, if I recall you weren’t this hesitant before. I’ve heard that you had a child late in life, and the little one just started middle school, right?"
"I’m not trying to make things difficult for you. Just repair two Red Jade Bracelets for me; it’s easy for you. Once it’s done, I’ll give you this amount as a token for your child."
Rosalind said as she tossed her bucket bag onto the mahogany table, unzipped it, revealing stacks of cash.
—Cash is the hardest to trace in transactions.
Thus, Rosalind had always quietly withdrawn cash, accumulating a considerable amount over time.
...
At the mention of his young son, Master Warner began to sweat profusely, but the bright red stacks of cash inside the bucket bag were like gold, catching his eye.
After many years of being unable to have children with his wife, Master Warner always felt it was due to a lack of virtue. He didn’t want to continue in this line of work, having spent a fortune on IVF; his family savings were indeed low now.
Master Warner gritted his teeth and closed his eyes.
"Alright, I agree."
"That’s more like it. I trust your craftsmanship, Master Warner. You need to be fast, though. Follow the old rules, and I’ll pick it up at this time tomorrow."
Rosalind smiled slightly, the tassel bow on her dress swayed gently in the north wind, like the most dazzling color of this winter.
"Of course, Miss White, don’t worry."
Master Warner couldn’t help but glance warmly at the large bundle of cash again, his mind finally at ease.
Seeing his petty face, Rosalind’s eyes flashed with an almost imperceptible disdain, but she soon nodded elegantly, turned, and left.
As Rosalind stepped out of the shop, thinking of the two Red Jade Bracelets about to be repaired, her lips involuntarily curved upwards.
...
In the evening, feeling a bit hungry, Rosalind suddenly recalled the excellent dessert she had at Cloud Peak in the afternoon and couldn’t resist the urge to take some home.
Such delicious coconut milk pudding and Italian tiramisu are hard to find even in Vesperia.
She called for a car and, upon arriving at Cloud Peak, saw a group of familiar faces from the entertainment industry blocked at the entrance of the Cloud Peak club.
What was going on?
Surprised, Rosalind suddenly heard the lobby manager of Cloud Peak politely smiling at the lead, Station Director Alden.
"Sorry, Mr. Alden, according to our club’s latest regulations, you’re not permitted to enter."
Being blocked at the entrance in front of so many people, Station Director Alden felt extremely embarrassed, instantly angering him.
"Are you blind? Do you know who I am? I’m the director of ASC Television, a VIP guest of your club. I frequent this place. Did you make a mistake?"
"Apologies, we’ve confirmed with the club. If you are Mr. Arnold Alden, then I’m afraid we cannot serve you. Also, the money you had in the VIP card will be compensated double as an apology."
In front of so many stars and assistants, this was the first time Station Director Alden felt utterly humiliated!
This place even dared to offer a double refund on the VIP card!
Did they think he cared about such a small sum?
Cloud Peak is the most prestigious high-end club in Stellerton, if not all of Veridia, and ordinary people can’t easily get in, so whether for celebrity gatherings or business moguls, it’s a preferred location.
Because stepping into Cloud Peak is a symbol of status and power!
Yet he was barred from entry!
The more Station Director Alden thought about it, the angrier he became, his face turning livid with rage, and he directly kicked at the lobby manager!
"Cloud Peak, just a mere club, is really being too arrogant! Do you know who my brother is? He’s the top official in Stellerton and you dare block me!"
As Station Director Alden kicked, the lobby manager easily sidestepped, causing him to lose balance and fall face-first onto the ground!
Everyone was stunned watching this scene, and some couldn’t help but burst into laughter!
Station Director Alden was completely bewildered, and when he looked up, he saw the lobby manager looking down at him with a cold, formal smile.
"Apologies, even if Mayor Alden came, we would still not serve him."
"Anyone even distantly related to the Alden Family is no longer allowed to step into Cloud Peak!"
"You, you, this is outrageous—"
Station Director Alden wanted to get up and attack, but a dozen bodyguards surrounded him, immediately deterring him!
Moreover, there were so many acquaintances watching!
He was furious, his blood pressure soared.
"What a lousy place! I’ll have my brother close you down tomorrow! Not letting anyone from the Alden Family in! We’ll see!"
The stars and assistants looked at each other in dismay, but seeing Station Director Alden’s angry expression, no one dared stop him from leaving.
"Why aren’t the Alden Family members allowed in?"
People began to discuss and explain the reasons for those unaware.
"Not just the Alden Family, but the Vaughn Family is banned as well!"
"I heard they offended Mrs. Law, and The Eldest Young Master Law cherishes her like the apple of his eye, so the Alden and Vaughn families suffer."
"Wow, that’s really protective!"
Seeing this drama, Rosalind bit her lips tightly.
It must be Adrian’s doing again. Could that Vaughn woman truly deserve his favor?
—No, even if Cecilia Vaughn married Adrian, so what!
She has plenty of ways to come between the two of them!
...
To continue, Station Director Alden stormed back to the Alden family mansion, and as he stepped into the hall, he heard his niece complaining tearfully to Victor Alden.
"Dad, you didn’t see how arrogant that manager was; he outright threw Fiona and me out like garbage!"
"They even said the Alden family would never be allowed in again. Waaa, Dad, you have to stand up for me!"
