Rose's eyes remained fixed on Jonathan's face. She wouldn't want to miss any expression of her star escort ex-husband.The mention of Mr. Finch caused Jonathan to nervously hold his breath. At that moment, he contemplated confessing the truth if Rose correctly identified his identity.He even pondered ways to amend her negative impression of Mr. Finch but was taken aback by her unexpected question."Are you … Mr. Finch's … cousin?" she said with a frown, seemingly doubtful of her guess.She shook her head and mumbled, "No, that's impossible."Mr. Finch's cousin must have a high social standing as well. Her star escort ex-husband might look aristocratic, but he certainly could not rival the Finch Family.Jonathan found her confusion amusing. When she ceased asking him questions, he fell silent as well. However, she soon announced, "I'm going to the Finch Building later."The Finch Building? Jonathan nearly choked on his soup. "Why?""To meet with Jonathan Finch!" she declare
"Go easy on him?" Rose snorted. "Sorry, I'm not a saint."Kelly was the saint, not her!Jonathan let out a low chuckle before saying darkly, "He brought it upon himself to have the nerve to harm you!"Rose was startled. As she stared at the silhouette behind the partition, she got the strange feeling that she was someone important to him.But, he only helped her deal with the Lanes because of her husband …Rose was still thinking when the voice behind the partition continued, "Nixon has been admitted to a psychiatric facility. The Lanes' company shares have taken a nosedive. They can't hold out much longer. The Lanes' assets will be put on auction to pay off their bank loans."Once the Lane family has gone bankrupt, they won't try to mess with you anymore."Rose was still fixated on the first part of Jonathan's sentence."Hang on. Has Nixon gone mad?"Jonathan did not reply. Still, Rose got the picture. As long as Nixon had been institutionalized, it did not matter whether he
As Finley stared at the mountain of documents in front of him, he felt the urge to ram his head against the desk and end his life. All he could do now was hope that Jonathan would be merciful."Ms. Shaffer, truth be told, I only made it over there in time because of Mr. Finch and your husband … He was the one who told me to go over. He was the one who was most concerned about your safety …"Knowing that Jonathan was listening, Finley did his best to placate the former. Rose looked at Jonathan. She could not hide how taken aback she was when she heard Finley's explanation.Jonathan was in a pretty good mood.Seemingly demurring, he cleared his throat and said to Finley, "Since you're busy, we won't force you. You should go home and get some rest soon."Finley felt like he had been given a second chance at life. He nearly fell on his knees in gratitude.Once the call ended, the atmosphere became a little ambiguous. Jonathan had no qualms about looking straight at Rose, but the latt
Rose said the word hubby in the most coquettish voice she could muster.As soon as it came out of her mouth, she sensed the way Jonathan stiffened ever so slightly. She caught Zac's dumbfounded stare as well. Rose's regret sank in almost instantaneously.Still, she had already said it, and she had already brought the fork up to Jonathan's mouth. There was no use regretting her actions now.Thus, she steeled herself and smiled sweetly. She looked at Jonathan with a gentle, expectant gaze. It was as if she would make him pay if he did not help her win this battle by going along with it.Briefly thunderstruck, Jonathan swiftly knew what Rose was trying to do. He was pleased to find that Rose was feeling jealous because of him. It was an excellent turn of events!Jonathan opened wide and ate the bite of steak Rose held out to him. He thoroughly enjoyed being fed by her."Does it taste good?" Rose was also satisfied.As he had chosen to play along and save her from any possible humil
Rose was struck dumb.Glaring at Jonathan, she declared, "You have to go!""Fine. I'll go if you agree. You have to agree to everything I said just now."Rose was speechless. What did he want her to agree to?All she cared about right now was not wasting any more time, lest the fever ended up damaging his brain. She could not spare any attention for what he said earlier.She simply thought he had said those things while feverish and was unlikely to remember what he said."Yes, fine. I agree. I'll do everything you say. Can we go to the hospital now?"Jonathan immediately became docile."Okay."Rose dragged him down the building and shoved him into his car before driving to the hospital.Once they arrived, someone recognized Jonathan. Before Rose even registered him as a patient, a bunch of doctors and nurses surged over and took Jonathan to the emergency room.Even as he was brought to a hospital room and hooked up to an IV drip, she was still a little dazed.When she went
"I can't help you, Mrs. Lane Senior."As soon as Rose said that, Chloe's expression stiffened. Refusing to give up, she wanted to convince Rose to recall all the kindness the Lanes had once shown her.Alas, no matter how hard she cracked her brain, she could not think of a single example. Chloe panicked when she saw that Rose was about to leave.All of a sudden, she shrieked at Rose, "No matter what, my family gave you the chance to get acquainted with Mr. Finch. If it hadn't been for my birthday celebration, you wouldn't have been able to meet him regardless of how hard you tried! Now that you've latched onto him, Rose, you shouldn't be so ungrateful!"Latched onto him? Rose knew full well what Chloe meant. Chloe was insinuating that Rose had used her wiles to seduce Jonathan.Rose sneered. True enough, the Lanes never failed to meet her expectations."I'm afraid I can't have the honor of being called ungrateful by you, Mrs. Lane Senior. I should be glad I didn't fall into the h
This was what Kelly was waiting for. As long as she asked, half the battle was won."I can let her be kicked out of the Young family. As much glory as Mr. Young Senior brings to her, I can also let him bring as much humiliation to her."She was full of confidence when it came to handling an old man, let alone handling that old man as his only bloodline."I can even make Rose be abandoned by Mr. Finch."This was her purpose. She knew that this was what Angelica wanted. Sure enough, Angelica stared at her and suddenly laughed. "Okay, I'll help you."Looking at Kelly, she seemed to see her former self. Celeste's figure appeared in her mind.Celeste … If she knew that her daughter was abandoned by the Young family in the heaven, she might be unwilling even if she was dead. This was what she wanted."Okay, let's have good cooperation, Madam Angelica." Kelly reached out to Angelica. The two shook hands briefly. As their eyes intertwined, many emotions were self-evident."I don't
Rose was slightly startled. She squatted down next to Oliver and said, "Grandpa, I'm Rosie …""Rosie is Rietta …" Oliver smiled. Seeing his happy expression, Rose stopped correcting him. Just let her be Henrietta.She was unable to find Oliver's missing daughter. He found sustenance for his missing daughter in her, which was her only value."Grandpa, I'm Rietta." She smiled.However, Oliver suddenly frowned and corrected, "Grandpa? I'm your dad … I shouldn't have beaten you that day and I shouldn't have said such words, which forced you to leave Regalia and leave the Young family. You must hate me …"He seemed to regard Rose as his missing daughter. He stroked her head, his eyes full of regret and self-blame. Rose felt like something was tugging at her heart. She subconsciously said, "I don't hate you, not at all."As if she wanted him to believe it, and to dispel the self-blame in his eyes, she emphasized that she didn't hate him. Oliver was startled for a moment. His eyes