Two hours later, Rosalie sat at a table in a café, waiting anxiously.A man walked in, donning a casual white outfit. It made him look a lot more approachable than usual in his business suit.He went to Rosalie and saw her looking out the window, as if searching for something. He said softly, “Rosalie.”The mention of her name made Rosalie turn to look at Sebastian. She immediately asked, “Well, Mr. Carter, how are things going?”Sebastian sat opposite Rosalie. “Didn’t I tell you to just call me Sebastian? You sound like a stranger when you call me Mr. Carter.”He was already calling her by name, after all.Rosalie forced a smile, not wanting to dwell too much on the issue of addressing each other. She asked again, “Sebastian, how are things going?”“I asked my friend for help to check things out, and I got an address. Theodore is still in Ashwick City, but in a very remote resort. He booked the entire place.”“Resort?”“Yes,” Sebastian said as he pulled out a name card from
Rosalie hadn’t intended on bothering Sebastian and wanted to sneak into the resort by herself, but Sebastian told her that he was more familiar with the premise and knew his way around. If Rosalie headed in aimlessly and fail to find Theodore, she would be in trouble. The resort was huge, after all.With that, Rosalie finally agreed to go with Sebastian.She felt deeply thankful for Sebastian and his efforts to help her. She told herself that she had to treat him to a good meal after the dust settled.Sebastian and Rosalie disguised themselves as attendants as they walked around the resort.“Turn right ahead. His room should be right there.”Rosalie nodded. “I got it. Thank you so much, Sebastian.”Finding Theodore wasn’t an easy task, and she had no idea how much Sebastian had to do and how much of his network he had to activate. No doubt, he probably had to ask other people for favors.“Don’t stand on ceremony with me. I’m glad to be able to help you,” Sebastian said with a wa
Theodore was still very deep in sleep, and the commotion didn’t seem to be waking him up.As much as she didn’t want to cry, tears of anger slid down Rosalie’s cheeks. Just then, Sebastian walked over and saw the scene before him. He heard the commotion; sensing that something was wrong, he rushed over. He furrowed his brows, and stood in front of Rosalie.“Oh, who do we have here?” Cynthia leaned into Theodore’s arms and smiled. “How bold of you to come here and catch us red-handed while having a man with you at the same time.”Sebastian turned around, and held Rosalie’s shoulders. “Why don’t we go back?”“No, wait.” Rosalie wiped the tears from her face, and walked past Sebastian. She walked to the bedside, and grabbed Theodore’s arm.“Theodore Spencer, get up! Get up right this instant!”“What are you doing?” Cynthia stepped forward in a bid to stop Rosalie, but was shoved her aside.“Ahh!”Cynthia collapsed weakly on the bed, and started sobbing.“Theodore, wake up! They
Rosalie wiped the tears from her face, and smiled coldly. “Good on you, Theodore. I used to blame it on my imagination, since I’ve never personally witnessed it for myself. I continue trusting that you’d have a line you wouldn’t cross. But now that I’ve witnessed it for myself, I’ve seen through you. You’re nothing but a wicked bastard. I never want to see you again!”Rosalie turned to leave.Crying, kicking up a fuss and even scolding were pointless indeed. She didn’t want to remain entangled with him here.“Wait,” Theodore said as he grabbed her arm.He opened his mouth, as if trying to say something, but Sebastian lurched forward and grabbed Rosalie’s other arm. “Let her go!”“What does this have to do with you? She’s my wife! Scram!” Theodore barked.“Haha,” Sebastian laughed, smirking. “Spencer, how dare you call her your wife? Just look at what you’ve done!”“I don’t need you pointing fingers at me. Let go of Rose!”“You should be the one letting me go!” Rosalie snarled
Cynthia’s gaze landed on Sebastian. He was very handsome, but who was he? Theodore called him Sebastian just now, as if he knew him. Does Theodore know the man whom Rosalie was fooling around with?Looking at the attendant uniform that he was in, Cynthia wondered if he was a staff member here. It explained how Rosalie was able to sneak in.That thought made Cynthia feel especially smug.What was the point of merely being handsome? He was neither rich nor powerful, and was no match for Theodore. A lowly bitch like Rosalie was a perfect match for such lowly service staff.Sebastian instinctively felt disgust toward Cynthia. His brows furrowed as he turned to Rosalie and said, “Rosalie, what do you intend to do now?”“Yeah, Rosalie. Get a divorce, quick,” Cynthia said.She sat on the bedside and held Theodore’s hand, her smug expression making one feel disgusted.Suddenly, Rosalie laughed out loud. Why did she have to be the one crying out of misery? Why did she have to be the
“Why are you with Cynthia, then? What right do you have to accuse me? How shameless can you get?!” Rosalie yelled.“I just want to be with Cynthia!” Theodore raged. “I told you that clearly before we got married. I was the one who asked for a divorce. You agreed so readily to it. You were clearly in a rush to file for a divorce, so don’t go around acting like the victim here!”Rosalie’s body shook with anger. This man had become utterly unreasonable.“Fine. Are you sick of even putting up a pretense? You’re too much!”Sebastian pulled Rosalie behind him, and yelled at Theodore, “Call yourself a man! How could you bully Rose like this?!”“Am I a man?” Theodore chuckled in a cold, frightening manner. “Sebastian Carter, ask Rose yourself whether I am a man. She knows the answer to that best.”Rosalie clenched her fists, overwhelmed with anger and humiliation. How dare he say something like this to humiliate her in front of others! “You bastard!” In his fury, Sebastian charged fo
Sebastian knew that Rosalie was feeling very emotional right now, and therefore didn’t step forward and add to the chaos. Otherwise, it would only serve to add fuel to the fire. Instead, he simply stood behind her silently.Rosalie turned to look at Sebastian, and grabbed his arm. “Sebastian, let’s go.”She really didn’t want to stay here a minute longer. She had seen through things, and she was feeling exhausted.Rosalie dragged Sebastian away in a bid to leave, but Theodore took a step forward. “Rose,” he called out.“Theodore Spencer!” Rosalie turned around and glared coldly at him, the usual tenderness in her eyes all but gone. “Stay here and continue frolicking around with Cynthia if you wish. From now on, we’ll only be husband and wife in name. I won’t interfere in your business, so please don’t interfere in mine either.”She was completely disappointed with him.Rosalie left with Sebastian, while Theodore felt as though there were two huge rocks tied to his feet that sto
Theodore looked silently at the woman on the floor. The darkness in his eyes faded as tears slid down her cheeks, and the final vestiges eventually gave way to guilt.Cynthia was right. What wrong did she do? He was the one who told Cynthia that he wanted to marry her, and that he would file a divorce with Rose for her sake. Was he trying to blame Cynthia now for sleeping with him on the same bed? What a joke!Theodore had been filled with rage just moments earlier and wanted to vent it all on Cynthia, but he ended up like a deflated balloon with nothing more to say. Since he fell asleep under the influence of the sleeping pill, he was naturally unable to do anything with Cynthia. However, it was a different issue from other people’s perspective.Cynthia cried so hard her sobs gradually became hoarse, until she eventually went out of breath. She collapsed on the floor, and clutched her chest in pain.“Cynthia!” Theodore sprinted forward, and hauled her up in his arms before p
A surge of intense emotion welled up in Justin's chest. He pulled Rosalie into his arms and held her tightly.Rosalie wrapped her trembling hands around his waist."Rose, do you know what you're saying?" Justin's tone was heavy, almost accusatory. He needed to hear her say it with certainty, not just in a moment of impulse."Justin, I love you. Don't go, okay? I don't want you to leave."Some words were difficult to say, but once spoken, they could no longer be contained.She didn't know exactly when she had fallen in love with Justin. Maybe it was from the first time they met when he shielded her in his arms, or when she learned about his tragic past and felt sympathy for him. Or perhaps it was the accumulation of moments over time—his gentleness, his kindness, the way he cared for and protected her. In this seemingly cold and ruthless man, she saw goodness, and she couldn't help but fall for him.Now, she was sure. She wanted to be with him. The thought of never seeing him again dro
The next day, Rosalie was distracted at work, staring at the numbers on the computer screen until they blurred before her eyes.The entire morning passed in a daze.Last night, she had sent Justin a message asking for the exact time of his flight today. He told her it was departing from Vlodon Airport at 2.30 PM.It was already 1.00 PM now. A sudden wave of anxiety surged within Rosalie.She had initially decided not to see him off as she couldn't bear the pain of parting. But now, an overwhelming emotion rose within her.She couldn't let him leave.Rosalie immediately shut down her computer and hurriedly left her desk.She drove straight to the airport, calling Justin multiple times on the way, but he never picked up.The airport was vast and crowded. Rosalie had no idea where Justin was. She could only search for him based on his flight time, but no matter how hard she looked, she couldn't spot him in the sea of people.She kept calling him and sending him messages.[Justin, please
Rosalie's nose tingled, and tears fell down her cheeks uncontrollably."Justin, I don't know what to do. I'm so scared. I don't know what the future holds."Hearing these words, Justin felt as if a knife had pierced his heart. It hurt."You're right. I'm scared too. I don't know what the future will be like either, so let's just leave it at this. Stay with Theodore—your bond spans over a decade. You once loved him so much. You have a child together, while I'm just an outsider. How could I ever compare?""Justin, don't say that."If one met the right person, even a minute was enough to fall in love with them. But if it was the wrong person, even decades together wouldn't stop both people from growing weary of each other.Justin sighed. "Then what should I say? After all those years with him, does he really have no place in your heart?"Rosalie lowered her head. "I…""Rose, don't deny it. He'll always have a place in your heart."It was easier to see things clearly as an outsider. That w
Dinner was pleasant and harmonious.After the meal, the three of them sat in the living room and chatted. The atmosphere was especially warm and relaxed.Most of the conversation between Rosalie and Theodore revolved around the book she was about to write.Rosalie asked Theodore many questions, and he answered each one carefully, offering his advice. In this field, he was indeed more knowledgeable than Rosalie as he had years of experience. His insights were sharp, whether viewed from a macro or micro perspective.As their discussion grew more complex, it reached a level where others could no longer understand.Justin sat silently on the couch, watching them. Even though he didn't understand their conversation, he wasn't annoyed. His gaze remained fixed on Rosalie.It was as if he couldn't find a place in their discussion, nor did he want to interrupt. So, he simply watched them quietly.Unknowingly, time slipped away, and it was already 9.30 PM. Justin glanced at the clock.His gaze l
"It's great to hear you say that! Once I've got a draft, you'll be the first to read it. If there are any mistakes or areas that need improvement, you have to point them out," Rosalie said.Theodore nodded and replied gently, "I can't wait to read it."Sitting quietly to the side, Justin watched their interaction. For a moment, he felt that the two of them were truly a perfect match. After everything they had been through, they could still share a meal and discuss these matters. They shared the same interests and values.And what about himself? Did he and Rosalie have anything in common? He knew nothing about finance. He was just a cold-blooded assassin. Only when he was with Rosalie did he feel like an ordinary person, but in reality, his true identity was one he could never reveal to anyone.Theodore was different. He was born into a prestigious family, had a high status in society, and had remarkable knowledge.Rosalie should be with Theodore. Only he could give her the life she de
Theodore asked, "Then how do we know whether this so-called financial critic is telling the truth or not? After all, not everything is just a rumor.""Exactly! That's a great question," Rosalie replied with a smile. "This brings us to credibility and information verification. I want to clearly address this in my book and discuss how to determine the credibility of financial information, much like verifying sources on the internet. I can share methods for cross-checking company reports, financial data, and news sources."If a company is indeed facing an issue, we need to analyze the specifics—what kind of issue it is, whether it can be resolved, or if it is just a normal part of a business cycle. Sometimes, we can't just focus on a single point; we have to take a macro perspective. "It's like a person with a mole on their face—if someone isolates that mole and uses it to argue that the person is not human, that wouldn't make sense. The mole is merely a part of the person, but it doesn
Rosalie eventually agreed to Theodore's suggestion to fetch her home on a helicopter.Instead of going to the car park to get her car, Rosalie went to the top floor and waited there. Very soon, a helicopter arrived and she hopped on. She managed to reach home in less than forty minutes.Rosalie remarked to herself that it was indeed good to be rich.When she walked into the living room, she saw Justin and Theodore playing with Steve.They blindfolded Steve and randomly exchanged positions, and made him guess where his father was. Steve sometimes burrowed in Theodore's embrace, and then in Justin's arms at other times. He was completely fooled by them.The two men were playing like children and having a blast.Warmth spread across Rosalie's heart at the scene before her.When they realized that Rosalie was back, Justin exclaimed, "Rose, you're back!"The two men looked at her and immediately tugged the blindfold off Steve's face for fear that she might scold them.Rosalie ignor
"You're praising me?" Theodore exclaimed, as if he heard something unbelievable. "It's completely reasonable for you to punch me."Justin patted Theodore's shoulder. "I'm standing right here, alive and well and able to see Rose, precisely because you defeated the evil within you. The one standing before me is the good Theodore. If I were to punch you, who'd be willing to save another?""If I were you, I'd punch me," Theodore said.Justin shook his head. "Not so. You might think this way because you haven't actually experienced it for yourself. Once you do, you'll realize that many things aren't what you thought they were, and that would change the decisions you make."Theodore had a newfound respect for Justin. If the world had more people like him in it, it would probably be a more beautiful place, without conflicts and struggles and endless criticisms and personal attacks.Theodore was starting to understand why Rosalie liked Justin. He was a man worthy of her fancy.Their rela
Justin reached Theodore and Rosalie's place at around 5.20 pm.He didn't come early, because Rosalie told him that she could only reach home at 5.30 pm earliest. He wouldn't be able to see her by coming early, anyway.Theodore was at home and came out to welcome him."You're here."Both men weren't antagonistic against each other, but there was a tinge of awkwardness in the air."You've recovered well," Theodore said politely, but it was what he genuinely thought.Justin was previously shot in the head and had half his head shaved. Some hair had grown out since then."I have recovered pretty well. Oh yes, I haven't thanked you for what happened previously," Justin said. "What for?" Theodore asked."After I got shot, everyone thought I was dead, but you noticed my finger moving. Had you not said anything, I might really have died."Theodore didn't immediately accept Justin's expression of gratitude. In fact, he felt rather guilty. His first reaction at that time was not to