Cecilia Vaughn easily noticed that her grandmother was trying to intimidate Adrian Law!
She found the situation amusing yet exasperating.
Secretly, she tugged at Adrian Law's sleeve, hoping he wouldn't take offense.
Her grandmother had always been somewhat aloof, admiring only those with exceptional intelligence and academic achievement, while having little regard for wealthy individuals.
After all, Joan Sinclair came from a scholarly family and was a quintessential idealist. Even at nearly sixty, she retained a strong intellectual aura.
In her youth, when she married her grandfather, they shared a strong bond. However, their interests were mismatched: one focused on making money, while the other enjoyed various cultural pursuits. This led to frequent minor arguments and major disputes, ultimately resulting in a divorce.
Since then, her grandmother held even stronger prejudices against wealthy people.
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