Chapter 748: Chapter 748: Falling into the Water
But Jane Sheridan wants to resume her job, she has to see whether Stanley Sheridan or Eli Sheridan agrees.
Eli Sheridan believes in Buddhism, appears gentle and elegant, upright and virtuous, like a kind-hearted, soft person.
Yet those familiar with him all know, he has a warm front and a cold heart, is highly skilled, not someone ordinary people can handle.
Stanley Sheridan’s face he can ignore if he wants to, Jane Sheridan as an adopted sister in front of him never gets his approval, how would he bother on her behalf?
Thus, Jane Sheridan can only place her hope of resuming her job on Stanley Sheridan.
But Stanley Sheridan hadn’t grasped Jane’s hint, merely asked her: "How is your relationship with Ann Vaughn?"
Jane Sheridan’s expression stiffened, hesitated for two seconds, "We worked for the same research institute before, our relationship... not good nor bad I suppose."
"You’re about the same age, should be able to talk well." Stanley Sheridan nodded, "I heard she’s in Marinia now as well. Since you’re idling at home, you can invite her over more often, keep you company to talk."
What... is happening?
The smile on Jane Sheridan’s face was almost unsustainable, she barely maintained, "Sure, Dad, I’ll give it a try, but whether she has the time, I’m not too sure."
To invite Ann Vaughn to the house?!
Wasn’t her dad always disliking Ann Vaughn? Previously even gave her so much humiliation and awkwardness, how could this face change so instantly?
Could it be he already knows Ann Vaughn is his biological daughter?!
Jane Sheridan felt a shock in her heart but quickly calmed down.
Not possible, if that were the case, Stanley Sheridan would have apologized and acknowledged her long ago, wouldn’t still be sitting here.
But Eli Sheridan and Wilder Sheridan... she wasn’t sure about them.
...
Jane Sheridan inviting her to the Sheridan Family to play was something Ann Vaughn never expected.
Previously Jane Sheridan avoided her so much, even resigning from the institute to return to Marinia, how could she be actively approaching now?
If something defies the norm there must be something fishy, but if Ann Vaughn doesn’t go, she will appear as if she fears her.
Ann Vaughn got up from the lounger, returned to her bedroom, threw the phone she had kept shut off since arriving in Marinia into the drawer, and picked up another one, then left the bedroom.
After mentioning to Ian Vaughn, Ann Vaughn went to the appointment.
Originally thinking it was Jane Sheridan inviting her alone, Ann Vaughn arrived at the Sheridan Family to find there was a poolside party, with quite a few people in sight.
"Annie, you’re here." Jane Sheridan, dressed in a light blue limited spring outfit, came to Ann Vaughn and warmly held her hand, "I’ve waited for you for quite a while. Would you like to eat something first? My home’s chef is quite skilled."
Ann Vaughn withdrew her hand, noticed Jane sat in a wheelchair, her fine eyebrows couldn’t help but raise.
Seemingly noting Ann Vaughn’s confusion, Jane Sheridan explained, "Blame me for carelessly injuring my leg a few days ago, only can move around with a wheelchair. Everyone worried I’d be bored at home, so they thought to hold a party to liven things up."
Ann Vaughn’s bright eyes briefly passed over Jane Sheridan’s smiling yet unsincere face, nodded slightly.
Those socialites observed Jane Sheridan’s strangely good attitude toward Ann Vaughn, curious about Ann Vaughn’s identity, but couldn’t directly ask, so they had to subtly inquire.
Their probing was returned casually by Ann Vaughn, and she nearly extracted their backgrounds, while they only learned her name.
The socialites felt boring, and no longer asked.
Ann Vaughn relaxed, holding a bowl of ice cream larger than her face, sat on the poolside lounger eating, her eyes arching into crescents.
Isn’t it said that stolen treats are tastier?
"Annie, would you like to swim a while?" Jane Sheridan wheeled herself before Ann Vaughn, smiled inquiring, "The pool water is warm, and the weather isn’t cold either. No need to worry about catching a cold."
Ann Vaughn lifted her gaze from the ice cream to peer at the pool, "No need, I don’t have the habit of inviting trouble."
Besides, it’s not the right time yet.
Jane Sheridan smiled more sincerely, "I’ve always admired you, your character and abilities are outstanding. It’s a shame we never had the opportunity to know each other and become good friends. I hope in the future we can interact more harmoniously."
"Probably not." Ann Vaughn’s voice was leisurely.
"I was just... uh, what did you say?" Jane Sheridan froze.
Contrary to the saying one doesn’t strike a smiling face, she had lowered herself to show goodwill with Ann Vaughn. Even if Ann didn’t trust her, she ought to politely agree verbally, saying, "Sure," would be expected.
But she...
Ann Vaughn’s eyes shifted briefly, smiled at Jane Sheridan, "Isn’t this spot quite concealed? Even if someone glanced over here, they wouldn’t see what we’re doing."
"What?"
"You’ve been keeping your hand on the wheelchair’s control, facing the direction of the pool, aren’t you trying to seize a moment to throw me in, to frame me for pushing you?"
Jane Sheridan’s breath paused, her fingers stiffened, "I don’t understand what you’re saying..."
Ann Vaughn’s red lips curved, as though she grew a pair of demon wings behind her, "Really?"
"Splash!"
A loud sound of water suddenly exploded on the pool’s surface.
Accompanied by an exclamation, "Jane fell into the water," immediately followed by a slender figure diving into the water!
Ann Vaughn’s swimming skills aren’t actually great, but after the failed escape in Gothasen, she managed to acquire them.
Only she still dreads water surfaces like lakes or rivers, whereas facing this kind of pool, she has no fear.
She swam into the water like a mermaid, found Jane Sheridan flailing, circled her shoulders, and brought her to the surface.
"Splash—" a few minutes later, Ann Vaughn returned Jane Sheridan to the shore, then propped herself up at the poolside, leaping out from the water.
Her slim and exquisite figure was especially highlighted at this moment, as her wet clothes adhered tightly to her skin, showing her curves vividly: sculpted, alluring, imbued with charm.
The boys sitting on the other side of the pool were blushing, their eyes uncontrollably sneaking peeks at Ann Vaughn.
Those socialites were better, first thinking of rescuing, and calling for emergency services, some even went to call The Sheridan Family over.
After wrapping herself in a white towel, Ann Vaughn went straight to the unconscious Jane Sheridan, firmly pressed the points on her wrist, forcing her to cough up the water.
It’s uncertain whether Jane was awakened by the pressing or the pain, she coughed up the water but didn’t seem well.
As soon as she saw Ann Vaughn’s face, the agonizing memories of those minutes underwater, coupled with the pain in her throat and confusion in her head, surged up together!
"Get away from me!" Jane Sheridan fiercely pushed Ann Vaughn, who crouched in front of her, glared at her: "If you hadn’t pushed me, how could I have fallen into the pool?!"