Rose didn't refuse Gabriel's offer. She felt that Gabriel tagging along might have been at Miles's behest. So, Rose went along with it and got into Gabriel's car. In the car, Rose and Yvonne chatted unabashedly about the male models at the bar. They discussed their abs and chests, leaving Gabriel shaking his head in disbelief multiple times.As they approached the bar's entrance, Gabriel tried to stop them again. "Rose, how about we choose another place?"This bar was notorious for its handsome staff and rumored special performances. Gabriel had frequented Regalia's bars for over a decade. Hence, he knew all too well what went on in these places.Rose… didn't belong here. Gabriel wished he could drag Rose away, but he had no grounds to do so. Rose looked at the bar in front of her. She recalled the first time she met Jonathan in Aquastead. She seemed eager to prove something, which was why she was eager to come when Yvonne suggested going to the bar.At this moment, she felt ev
Leonard stood prepared. He had anticipated Jonathan's imminent wrath.Despite the bar's freezing air conditioning, he still felt clammy with sweat. After a moment of silence, Jonathan finally spoke."Prepare a mask for me. Everyone else, wear masks too!"His cold command cut through the air like a poisoned blade. His gaze remained fixed on a specific booth.Leonard was speechless. He didn't immediately grasp the purpose of the masks. On the other hand, Finley understood. Jonathan was jealous.As for what he intended to do, Finley had a vague idea. A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes. Then, he urged a bewildered Leanord. He said, "Masks! What are you waiting for? Go and get it."Leonard snapped out of his daze. He had to get the masks as soon as possible. There was no time to delay.…Inside the lively bar, Rose was surrounded by various young men. Perhaps it was because she had a few drinks, she couldn't see a single face clearly. However, in her mind, Jonathan's face kept
For some reason, Rose's heart palpitated the closer she got. The gaze from behind the mask initially held a smile, but an overwhelming sense of oppression suddenly surged within her. Rose had barely even reached the man when her body froze. She forgot to turn around."It's you!" Rose blurted out. Was he the source of the sense of oppression? But why?Noticing the confusion in Rose's eyes, Jonathan's face behind the mask froze, but it soon resumed to normal. So she had just recognized his "new identity".They shared a bed and did everything a couple should. He missed her dearly day and night, and he would pause just at the mention of her name. However, she still couldn't recognize him even after touching his body!Filled with jealousy, he obviously forgot that before coming out, he had sprayed an unfamiliar cologne on purpose. He had hidden his identity as well."You haven't answered me. Do you like it?" Jonathan's deep voice was faint amidst the music.Although Rose heard his q
None of them wanted Rose to be exposed to the spotlight.With a shared glance, they instantly reached a mutual agreement, though they had been in conflict just moments before. Jonathan held onto Rose, while Miles shielded her from the paparazzi's view. They worked together as they moved to the side of the road.After helping Rose into the car, Miles' face turned grim. The car was the Finches'!Once the car door closed, Miles rolled down the window. This usual cold and aloof face now bore a triumphant smile. He ignored the gloomy look in Miles' eyes and sincerely thanked him, "Thank you. I'll take good care of Rose."A thought came to his mind when the window was half-closed. He looked at Yvonne, whom Leonard was holding onto. "Oh, by the way, that's Rosie's friend. She cares a lot about her. If you're free, could you perhaps keep an eye on her? We'll both feel at ease knowing she's in safe hands."Jonathan gave Miles a grateful look and closed the window. The car then sped
Ezra lounged lazily on the couch, engrossed in his game. He glanced at Yosef and immediately understood his intentions."So what? We all arrived before him, but did any of us actually get to see Grandma?" Ezra looked up and grinned at Yosef, who was caught off guard by his response.Yosef was momentarily speechless. What did Ezra mean by that?"Ez…" Yosef wanted to speak, but Ezra didn't give him the chance."Jonathan… is that how you're supposed to address him?" Ezra directed his gaze at Jack. Although Jonathan was the second in their generation by age, he had to be treated with the utmost respect as the ruler of the Finches. According to the rules in their family, Jack was supposed to address Jonathan as "Mr. Finch".Jack's face flashed pale. "Ezra, you…"Wasn't Ezra supposed to be at odds with Jonathan? Why the sudden behavior change?Not only were Yosef and Jack shocked, but even Jonathan looked at Ezra in confusion. He wondered what Ezra was up to.Yet, after silencing t
Rose's heart skipped a beat. Seeing that she was about to be caught red-handed, she didn't have time to take in the room's layout. She hurried back along the original path in a panic and hid in the walk-in closet.The door opened and then closed. Rose held her breath, but the footsteps were getting closer.Jonathan returned to the room immediately. Not seeing Rose on the bed brought a sudden wave of disappointment. Had she left? But her unique scent was still in the air. Jonathan felt a sense of loss as his eyes caught sight of the mask on the floor. As he picked it up, memories of last night flashed in his mind, particularly the embarrassed look on her face when her hand touched his chest.There was a sudden bang. Jonathan looked in the direction of the sound and confirmed it came from the closet. A heavy gasp came after the noise.Rose… Jonathan was certain she was inside. Was she hiding from him? A doting smile spread across his face as he walked toward the closet.Each ste
Was Rose finally recognizing his voice?Jonathan raised an eyebrow. "What do you want me to say? I love you?"I love you… Rose's mind went blank. It was the familiar voice that shocked her compared to the ambiguous words.She finally opened her eyes and confirmed who the person in front of her was. "It's you!""It's me. Who else did you think it was?" Jonathan had a playful smile on his face.Rose thought of the mask. "Are you also the man from last night?"Jonathan nodded innocently. "Yes, yes. It was me, wifey."Rose was at a loss for words. So he had been teasing her on purpose last night!She was both embarrassed and annoyed as she punched Jonathan in the chest. He let her be before grabbing her hand. Such an action turned Rose's displeased outburst into a coquettish gesture.Rose couldn't take it anymore, especially when she saw his triumphant smile. She grabbed his hand and bit down hard on his arm. Jonathan gasped in pain, but his smile was unchanging. The fondness in
"It's all my fault. If I hadn't taken you to the bar last night, the bad guy wouldn't have taken you away…" Yvonne cried in remorse. At the Young Estate, a hint of guilt surfaced in Miles' heart as he sat on the couch and watched Yvonne bawl. It even seemed that Yvonne wished she could bear all the pain for Rose.Gabriel sat beside him and glanced at him, looking a little diffident. He was the one who said Rose was taken away by a bad guy after Miles attached the bad guy label to Jonathan."Rosie, where are you? Say something…" Yvonne's heart was in knots.Yvonne hadn't stopped speaking in an anxious voice since the call was connected. Rose finally grabbed the chance to speak."I'm fine—""Rosie, it's all my fault…"Rose immediately comforted her. "I'm fine. Yvonne, you… calm down. Just calm down…"Yvonne was taken aback. "You're fine? Is that true? Did the bad guy go easy on you?" She was still worried that Rose had said that to appease her concerns.Rose eyed the "bad guy",