Chapter 462: Chapter 462: Taking Advantage of Another’s Misfortune
Joe could feel even more deeply how difficult this job was, cursing that group of people fiercely in his mind before speaking reluctantly.
"Four years ago, President Hawthorne’s old ailment had gradually improved, but since the news of your ’death’ came out, his body hasn’t recovered properly and was ruined by alcohol and sleeping pills. Before the review, he even got a stomach perforation due to excessive drinking and was rushed to emergency... so not only did he not recover well, it got worse."
"You must have noticed, no matter how you check President Hawthorne’s pulse, the result is the same. That’s actually because of a secret medicine from the Hawthorne Family, which can deceive a doctor’s eyes and perception, creating the false appearance of someone being healthy."
Upon hearing this, Bella Hawthorne suddenly realized, "I know! That kind of medicine was originally used to mislead the enemy’s perception, but after the efficacy wears off, the burden on the body becomes heavier."
Unexpectedly, her brother actually used this kind of medicine to deceive Miss Annie, why exactly?
Is it really like the family rumors said... because Miyi Yates is back?
"I knew it." Ann Vaughn gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with anger, "He’s a madman!"
She should have seen how bad his complexion was; even if she couldn’t tell from his pulse, his body temperature constantly reminded her that something was wrong.
Yet she was so overwhelmed by surprise that she didn’t think deeply!
No, she did notice, but whenever she had suspicions, Cyrus Hawthorne would discreetly divert her attention...
He was indeed deceiving her all along!!
"Sister-in-law, don’t be angry, my brother probably just didn’t want you to worry, that’s why he did it." Bella Hawthorne shivered slightly as she looked at the blazing eyes of Ann Vaughn, "Definitely not because of Miyi Yates, that woman... um!"
Halfway through speaking, Bella Hawthorne realized she had misspoken and quickly covered her mouth, her innocent eyes uneasily watching Ann Vaughn.
Because of Miyi Yates?
"What exactly is the relationship between Miyi Yates and your brother?" Ann Vaughn recalled the scenes she saw at the White Sand Pavilion, always thinking it was her overthinking.
But seeing Bella Hawthorne’s behavior, it seemed there was another inside story?
Bella Hawthorne hesitated for a long time before speaking softly, "She is the daughter of the family’s elder; during my brother’s years in M Country, Miyi Yates was always by his side accompanying his studies. And she is very assertive, always chasing my brother’s footsteps."
"If it weren’t for Cynthia Sheridan surpassing her, the one who’d be with my brother from the start might very well have been Miyi Yates. Moreover, after my brother got married, she stayed abroad all this time, only now coming back."
As she wanted to continue speaking, Bella Hawthorne noticed Kenny and Joe gently tugging at her sleeves, guiding her gaze towards Ann Vaughn, instantly scared into silence.
Her sister-in-law’s gaze was terrifying...
"Sister-in-law, those are all just family rumors, I just heard from others about them, please don’t be mad at me..." Bella Hawthorne wanted to cry without tears, the first time annoyed at herself for knowing so much, "And in my heart, I only recognize you as my sister-in-law!"
She didn’t have much interaction with Miyi Yates, but during holidays, she would always receive gifts from Miyi Yates and would politely reciprocate.
"I’m not angry with you." Ann Vaughn breathed out lightly, striving to suppress the raging anger inside, "The romantic debts are all caused by your brother, if I have to be angry, it’s with him!"
Moreover, Cyrus is still in a coma now, it’s not the time to fuss over such things.
Thinking of this, Ann Vaughn pulled Bella Hawthorne down, asking in her ear, "Bella, is there a way to find out where Cyrus is now?"
Bella Hawthorne thought for a moment, then nodded, "There is, it just needs some time. Sometimes even my face doesn’t guarantee access with those people in the family."
"No problem, just let me know when you have news, I’m counting on you."
"Rest assured, sister-in-law, I will complete the task!"
Meanwhile.
In the villa at the back of the main family of the Hawthorne Family.
"Dr. Kane, how is Cian’s condition?" Old Master Hawthorne sat by the bed, gazing deeply at the man in a white coat who just finished examining Cyrus Hawthorne.
"Don’t worry, the Family Head wasn’t injured this time; the relapse of his old ailment caused the body to be overwhelmed and led to fainting. Moreover, I think the doctor who administered medication before me has already provided emergency measures for the Family Head, thus not aggravating the old ailment."
Hearing Dr. Kane’s explanation, Old Master Hawthorne then asked Miyi Yates who was waiting beside him, "Who was the doctor that provided emergency measures before Dr. Kane?"
"It was an internal medicine expert from First Hospital." Miyi Yates replied, "Which specific one, Miya will inquire carefully and then report to you."
"Doesn’t seem like something the experts would do." Dr. Kane shook his head, "I noticed needle marks on the Family Head’s arm, likely done by a practitioner of Chinese medicine, very skillful."
Speaking of Chinese medicine, Old Master Hawthorne immediately thought of Ann Vaughn, "I remember Annie was with Cian at that time, could it be that girl? Why haven’t I seen her come over?"
Just about to leave the room, Miyi Yates paused, explaining softly, "Miss Vaughn got quite a fright, fainted early on, and is currently at the hospital. If you want to see her, I’ll relay the message immediately."
"Forget it," Old Master Hawthorne waved his hand after hearing, "Let the girl have a good rest, it must be hard for her to have a proper birthday and encounter this kind of incident."
Though still somewhat disappointed inside, previously having heard Uncle Dexter mention Cyrus’s ailment improving, he thought the girl might continue to bring miracles.
Miyi Yates quietly smiled, nodding without speaking.
...
Since her birthday, Ann Vaughn hasn’t heard from Cyrus Hawthorne again; what used to feel fine now seems incredibly difficult just to meet once.
The only thing that can be considered good news is probably that Vaughn family relatives finally met their match, unable to appeal and being counter-sued by Elder Saxon’s lawyer.
That lawyer was the one who drafted Old Master Vaughn’s will, and when the contents of the will became public, the netizens who initially supported Harold Vaughn and his allies fell silent.
No wonder some said they were played by Harold Vaughn, isn’t this just being fooled?
The will clearly states that all the inheritance goes to Ann Vaughn, and yet you insist on using the claim that she’s not a Vaughn Family daughter as leverage, forcing her to hand over the inheritance, which is utterly absurd.
But soon Harold Vaughn retaliated, asserting that Ann Vaughn coaxed Old Master Vaughn to draft the will’s content when he was ill and not of sound mind.
Otherwise, how could they Vaughn Family get no share of the inheritance!
Then Elder Saxon’s lawyer marveled at Old Master Vaughn’s foresight, promptly presenting the mental evaluation report that Old Master Vaughn had specially done at the hospital years ago.
It explicitly states in black and white, Old Master Vaughn’s mental state was excellent.
Therefore, what Harold Vaughn claimed about Ann Vaughn exploiting the situation couldn’t possibly exist!