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",
"Regalia Drama House? What does that have to do with me?" Jonathan sounded like he had eaten gunpowder. "Isn't there anything else going on in The Finch Group? Is the entertainment industry all that's left?"Leonard broke out in a cold sweat. It seemed Jonathan's mood was worse than he had imagined!It must be because he was called away to the Finch Manor last night, interrupting his time with Rose. But he had gone back in the morning and should have spent his entire day lovingly cozying up to Rose.Why did he seem like he had unfulfilled desires? Could the couple be in an unharmonious state?Leonard was more mindful of his words as he went on to say, "Mr. Finch, the Regalia Drama House is different.""How could it be different? Is your girlfriend in it?" Jonathan's face was ugly.Leonard wore a grim look on his face as he spoke, "Mr. Finch, I dedicate all my time to work, and I'm determined to contribute to you and The Finch Group till my last breath. How could I have a girlfrie
When Oliver was alive, he never liked anyone else to sit in his car, not even Anastasia. Even tagging along was unacceptable.Miles knew Oliver's habits best, but he allowed Rose to use Oliver's car. Anastasia got into the car with a face full of doubts.In Miles' office on the top floor of the Young Group, an assistant was reporting the arranged schedule for the day, confirming everything up till the afternoon."Mr. Miles, you have a dinner scheduled with Thomas Chambers at seven."Thomas Chambers was the head of the Chambers family in Regalia. Although the Chambers family didn't venture into the business world, they had an esteemed reputation in politics. The Chambers and Youngs had always had a close relationship.Miles had something to ask for at tonight's dinner but…"Seven is too late," Miles murmured.The assistant was puzzled. 7:00 p.m. for dinner wasn't late. He didn't know that Miles wasn't referring to dinner time.Miles then said, "Change it to noon." Changing it
Jack had never expected anyone to greet him in person.He hadn't revealed his plan to attend the performance, but he instantly understood. They must have found out through some channel that he had a ticket, which explained the grand reception."Baby, come on…" Jack beckoned to his companion. The reception deeply satisfied his ego. He entered the theatre through a special passage surrounded by the staff. Not long after, another car stopped. Jonathan was dressed in a white shirt the same style he had worn when he first met Rose. Before coming, he had even styled his hair like how it was done that day.Walking into the Regalia Grand Theatre, Jonathan frequently checked his reflection when passing by glass decorations. He ensured he looked exactly how Rose liked before he satisfiedly continued forward.Following Jonathan, Leonard had never seen him care so much about his appearance."Doesn't he look like a peacock seeking a mate?" Leonard realized with a start that he had inadvert
Jonathan felt a bit disappointed. The woman beside him was intently watching the stage, not sparing him a single glance. Was he not as attractive as the performance on stage?"Ahem… ahem…" Jonathan cleared his throat like he was vying for attention, but his action didn't draw Rose's notice. Instead, it caught someone else's gaze.Their eyes met… A trace of surprise flashed across both Miles' and Jonathan's faces. Maybe the audience lights were too dim, but with Jonathan's attention solely on Rose, he hadn't noticed Miles' presence. Similarly, Miles hadn't realized Jonathan was there either.With Rose sitting between them, their eyes met for a second. Both gave each other a faint smile before looking away, their smiles vanishing.On stage, the dancers were performing with great dedication. As the principal dancer, Yvonne executed numerous high-difficulty moves and drew thunderous applause from the audience.Amid the applause, Rose's heart was bursting with excitement. Yvonne had lo
Rose turned around and met Jonathan's eyes. He didn't say a word, but his gaze clearly spelled out, "Don't go". There was a hint of displeasure and a clear warning in his eyes, causing an inexplicable shiver to run down Rose's spine.Under the spotlight, the audience's attention shifted to the person next to Rose as she turned. The crowd was momentarily stunned upon seeing Jonathan.Most people present didn't know his identity, but his face and the aura he exuded were no less imposing than Miles'. Speculation arose among the attendees about which family in Regalia Jonathan belonged to.A few recognized him, their eyes showing a mix of surprise and gossipy interest as they stared at the young woman whose hand he held."Rosie?" Miles ignored Jonathan and continued to extend his hand with a gentle smile. He looked at Rose as if he wasn't urging her but was patiently waiting.Rose felt as if the gazes from the crowd would burn through her. She wished she could disappear on the spot.