In the chaos, Anastasia placed her hand on Jonathan's chest while trying to help him dry off. However, Jonathan recoiled in disgust and grabbed her wrist."Ouch... Jonathan..."Anastasia winced in pain as Jonathan gripped her wrist, looking at him with a face full of aggrievement. Lucas watched the two of them with great interest.Jonathan was about to let go of Anastasia's hand, but suddenly, his gaze froze as he spotted a familiar figure at the hospital room door. Rose … Why was she here?During Jonathan's moment of shock, Lucas's teasing voice rang in his ear."She didn't mean it. She's just concerned about you. Look, you've hurt her."Jonathan's eyes flickered, seemingly afraid that Lucan would notice Rose, and he quickly averted his gaze."Are you okay?"Jonathan released his grip on Anastasia's wrist, showing rare concern. Anastasia was surprised by this sudden show of care from him, but she quickly realized what was happening.She shook her head and said, "I'm fine."S
With those words, Miles hung up the phone. Zac had no chance to ask more questions, but he didn't dare delay. He immediately drove toward Stellar Lounge.Just as he left, Anastasia returned to Young Estate. From behind, she recognized Zac's figure."Why is Mr. Gibson here?"She was somewhat surprised. Zac, Jonathan, and Miles used to be good friends who could talk about anything.However, with Harriette missing, Jonathan and Miles severed ties, and Miles also distanced himself from Zac. They hadn't been in much contact for many years, so why would he suddenly come to visit?"Last night, Mr. Gibson got drunk. Mr. Miles brought him back and let him stay overnight. Mr. Gibson just came to find something he left behind, but I don't know what it was."He seems a bit strange. He asked about Ms. Rose. But it's not that surprising. Being in Aquastead, Mr. Gibson might know Ms. Rose."The butler finished speaking and went about his business. However, Anastasia stood motionless in place f
Rose found it amusing."You love Kelly, and I've granted your wish to be with her. Aren't you two already together? Besides, I have a husband. What nonsense are you talking about marrying me?"She glanced at the blinking red indicator light on the camera and had a bad feeling. Nixon noticed her gaze. As he thought about his arrangements, a smug and crazed expression appeared on his face."It's been so long. Who's your husband after all? I haven't had the chance to meet him yet, but it doesn't matter."Smiling, he tapped the camera."Do you think he'll divorce you after he sees your scandal?"Rose understood his implication."Don't even think about it, Nixon."Rose struggled to get up. If it were a normal situation, Nixon wouldn't be able to touch her. But now, she had been drugged. She felt weak and found it extremely difficult even to stand.Seeing her like this, Nixon was at ease. In his eyes, Rose was under his control now. He wanted to enjoy the pleasure of humiliating her
The kick sent a sharp pain through Nixon's chest, almost making him spit out blood."Rose, you—"Even so, he still wanted to convince Rose to take responsibility.However, this time, before he could finish his sentence, Finley stomped down on his chest. Finley's features were already rugged, and his darkened face looked even more fierce.With just a glance, Nixon was scared into silence. Rose's gaze lingered on the camera for a long time. Eventually, she reached out and grabbed the camera, as if ending the humiliation she had just experienced.Only then did Finley and Zac notice the presence of the camera. With their intelligence, they quickly understood its purpose.When Rose walked out of the room, having already put some distance between them, Finley landed a fierce punch on Nixon's face.Instantly, Nixon saw stars, and a buzzing sound echoed in his ears."Nixon, you beast!"Finley's gaze was fierce as if he wanted to end Nixon right there. However, he had to leave this m
Jonathan stepped out of the car. Startled, Lucas banged into the steering wheel. Just as Lucas regained his composure, Jonathan knocked on his car window.Lucas felt a twinge of guilt and lowered the window. Jonathan said coldly, "I thought who it might be. So, it's you. Why are you following me?"" I ..." Lucas began to explain that he hadn't been tailing Jonathan.However, the roar of engines filled the air before he could clarify. Several vans quickly surrounded them, and people armed with clubs poured out. These were Lucas's people. Lucas knew that Jonathan might have deliberately lured him out.Even if he explained, Jonathan wouldn't believe him at this moment. Instead of trying to justify himself, Lucas decided to deal with Jonathan tonight. With that, his mission would be complete."Why?"Jonathan's gaze swept across the group surrounding them, his eyes growing darker. Lucas nonchalantly smirked."Jonathan, someone hired me. Otherwise, I wouldn't do this to you consider
In other words, she implied that he should not disturb her and it would be best if he left. Jonathan abruptly halted, his hand trembling slightly. It felt like something was tearing at his heart.He didn't want to leave. He wanted to stay with her, but he was afraid that it might upset her."You sleep. I'll be right outside," Jonathan took a deep breath as his gaze lingered on Rose in the bed.After a while, he walked lightly to the door. He didn't leave. Instead, he sat on a nearby chair. Rose didn't say anything more. If he didn't leave, then so be it. She needed to sleep. She didn't want a clear mind, recalling those unbearable scenes. Perhaps exhausted, Rose fell asleep not long after.Hearing her even breathing, Jonathan stayed in the room for a long time. He only left when dawn was approaching.Despite a sleepless night, Jonathan showed no signs of tiredness. As he exited the room, he noticed a camera on the dining table.It wasn't something from their house. Jonathan too
Even now, Nixon clung to a sense of luck, but reality offered him no room for such illusions. With a cold scoff, Jonathan kept Nixon blindfolded. Even though Nixon couldn't see Jonathan's expression, the silence that followed the sneer intensified his fear. Suddenly, he remembered the county clerk's office system, where Rose's spouse information remained undisclosed. Who else but Jonathan could manipulate a system to hide such information?Realizing his grave mistake, Nixon began to plead."Uncle Jonathan, I was wrong. I shouldn't have harbored any thoughts towards Aunt Rose."Nixon changed his address to "Aunt Rose" in hope to emphasize the connection between the Lane family and the Finch family. However, Jonathan recalled the image from the camera and mercilessly pressed his foot onto Nixon's face."If you know you shouldn't harbor such thoughts, why do you continue to linger on her?"Jonathan's voice cut through the air like icy blades.Terrified, Nixon pleaded, "I won'
The force even caused Kelly to stagger. If Chelsea hadn't quickly caught her, Kelly would have fallen to the ground.Kelly had never expected that Chloe would resort to physical force. It completely caught her off guard."Mrs. Lane Senior, how could you …"Chelsea felt sorry for her daughter. Chloe, thinking about the news brought by Hayden early in the morning, couldn't care less about anyone's feelings.She saw Kelly in a daze and immediately reached out to grab her wrist."Kelly, where is Nixon?"Kelly's face was burning with pain. She shook off Chloe's hand indignantly."I don't know!"Those cold, indifferent words were Kelly's polite response to Chloe.But in the next moment, Chloe stared at her for a full thirty seconds. Under that gaze, Kelly felt a tingling on her scalp. Suddenly, Chloe knelt in front of her. Kelly, Maya, and Chelsea couldn't conceal their astonishment.Chelsea was about to ask Chloe when she cried out, "Kelly, please tell me where Nixon is! We must