Chapter 154 She’s Rose, Not Harriette

"You may leave," Jonathan sounded icy.

It seemed like a deliberate attempt at masking some truth. His abrupt behavior change was suspicious to Rose.

She mumbled, "You—"

"Don't you want to leave? If so …" Jonathan's voice faded.

He suddenly glanced at her with a predatory look in his eyes, causing her to tremble.

She chuckled dryly and said, "I'll leave."

She was afraid that he might change his mind and refused to release her. She made her way back to the crowds.

Anastasia Young slowly appeared from the intersection next to Rose. She heard that Jonathan was around, so she made her way here, only to run into Rose. Was Rose with Jonathan just now?

Frowning, Anastasia continued deeper into the gardens and eventually found Jonathan by the wall of flowers, confirming her suspicions.

Nevertheless, she maintained her pretense of ignorance and asked, "Jon, why are you here alone? I was looking everywhere for you. Why didn't you take my calls?"

He sat on the bench without so much as