Rose chose not to disclose Jonathan's true identity to Yvonne. Given his background, their time in Aquastead might have been for business purposes. Their shared experiences there were just fleeting episodes in their respective lives intertwined with the weighty legacy of the prestigious Finch family.The two would soon return to their separate worlds, and Rose had no desire to be swept up in unnecessary conflicts.Yvonne gently pulled Rose back and noticed a hint of bitterness in her eyes. Convinced that the couple was experiencing a rift, she was about to console Rose when a voice suddenly interrupted them."Excuse me, are you guests at tonight's celebration party?" They turned to see a staff member smiling politely outside the garden."Yes, we are. Is there something you need?" Yvonne asked, puzzled.The staff member gestured to another worker, who brought out a raffle box. "We apologize for disturbing you, but in celebration of your dance troupe's successful performance, we'v
Intending to share the good news with Yvonne upon her return, Rose followed the staff member through the club's winding corridors until they reached an elevator. Surprisingly, the staff member remained outside as she stepped in."Aren't you coming?" Rose asked, puzzled."The boss has instructed you to proceed alone," the staff member responded respectfully.The mention of "boss" reaffirmed Rose's suspicion that Jonathan was behind all this. As she contemplated the impending encounter, she tried to suppress her thoughts.However, as the elevator doors closed, that peculiar feeling resurfaced. Her eyes twitched uncontrollably as if sensing an ominous foreboding.The sensation lingered until the elevator came to a halt at the top floor. As the doors opened, an expansive room came into view.…Meanwhile, downstairs, Jonathan had returned after taking a phone call, only to discover that Rose had disappeared. A sense of unease crept over him.Just then, someone bumped into him, leavi
"She went to the restroom?" Yvonne muttered and glanced around the room as if searching for the restroom's location. Noticing her concern for Rose, Jack gestured for Yvonne to take a seat. "Ms. Spencer, please have a seat."Yvonne took a moment to observe the man on the couch. He wore a black shirt and gold-rimmed glasses and appeared to be in his 20s. Despite his friendly smile, something about his gaze made her uncomfortable."Come. Sit down and have some coffee," Jack said, pouring her a cup. "While we wait for Ms. Shaffer, we can discuss the recommendation slot for the Sardovia Royal Dance Academy."Yvonne hesitated before finally approaching, her unease lingering. Jack noticed how mentioning Rose seemed to ease Yvonne's tension and recognized the advantage it offered.Once she took a seat, Jack engaged her in conversation. "Ms. Shaffer told me you're her best friend. Is that true?""Yes," Yvonne responded, feeling slightly on edge and deliberately choosing a seat as far fro
When Rose entered the car, she noticed it was missing a key and couldn't start the vehicle. The street was empty, and there weren't any other cars either.As such, she could only follow the navigation and ran along the route. Her phone's battery was depleted, and she was unfamiliar with Regalia's roads. She had no choice but to memorize the route on her GPS while she ran. At last, right before her phone died, she saw a shared bicycle by the road and successfully rented it with her device. With the assistance of the bicycle, she finally moved faster.The night was particularly chilly, not only because of the wind but also because of her worry for Yvonne. She wished she could appear beside Yvonne and confirm her safety. She hoped that Yvonne happened to lose her phone and that she merely wanted to dance on a whim.However, the memories of tonight rendered her more anxious. The last-minute change of venue for the celebration party… The club under Finch Group… And that recommended-bas
Despite ringing for a long time, the call was not connected.Yara angrily tossed her phone aside. She was unwilling to give up on solidifying her relationship with Jonathan tonight. Not to mention, she had also contacted Bella and the media. Tomorrow morning, they would happen to show up and catch their "affair".She stared at Jonathan and couldn't help but admire his handsome face. She didn't believe there would be any consequences she couldn't face when Jonathan found out he had been tricked. As long as the Maize family and media pressured him, he couldn't escape from her claws, even if he was the ruler of Finch Group.As for his impression of her, she wasn't worried about it. After they got married, she could tackle him with charm and tricks as time passed.Hence, she had to seize the opportunity before her. This was her closest chance! She had to get it done! "You're mine, Jonathan. I will become Mrs. Finch no matter what!" She was determined. So, she used all her might to
Pick anything she liked…Yvonne had never seen any of these items, and revulsion slowly garnered within her chest. Still, she gradually scanned the room, taking her time to select her equipment in hopes of stalling.After drinking the glass of water earlier, she could feel her arms regain their strength. It seemed that man had given her a drug to restore energy after picking up her "seduction". Despite her limited strength, defeating this man would be difficult. As such, she needed more time.At that moment, she swept her gaze across the collection and carefully picked an item she could utilize. Then, she settled on one of the whips. "I like that."Jack followed her gaze and saw the whip, his grin filled with menace and ambiguity. "Sure. Whatever you like!" He was enthusiastic. When he dashed to grab the whip and turned back at Yvonne, she caught the visible ruthlessness in his eyes. She could almost feel how painful it would be when the whip lashed against her skin. To furth
"What do you mean by 'big trouble'?" Jack sounded unfazed, barely glancing at the window's direction.Bella's expression turned grim. "You killed someone. How is that not big?"He chuckled over the phone, sounding even more ruthless. "And? It's not like this is the first time this has happened. Didn't we suppress it effortlessly last time? Just have it handled, Mom!" Then, he ended the call.Bella was full of complaints. Just because she had resolved such an issue before didn't mean there wouldn't be any mishaps this time. On top of that, she had been hiding her son's mistakes from Yosef all this time. If he found out about that, he might favor his secret, illegitimate son instead!That bastard child… She inhaled deeply. For now, she had no plans of disclosing the existence of that illegitimate son to Yosef. She scrolled to the phone number from earlier and sent a text. "I'll handle the matter this time, but you cannot do this again. Focus more on your work and achieve someth
The situation changed when Miles showed up. Afraid to confront him, the bodyguard led the others away."Yvonne…" Rose struggled as she propped herself up and walked to Yvonne's side. She nervously held the latter's hand. It wasn't until she felt a pulse on her that she breathed a sigh of relief. "Miles, Yvonne… She…" Rose finally teared up, her face full of helplessness. She dared not touch her friend either as Rose dreaded hurting her.Miles understood her worry and comforted her. "Don't worry. I've called the ambulance. They'll be here soon."The Youngs had invested in a private hospital in Regalia. Within minutes, the ambulance stealthily carried her away with a stretcher.Meanwhile, the bodyguards wanted to report the situation to Jack but found him absent in the room. Since he ended his conversation with Bella earlier, he left the club. After tonight's ordeal, it greatly affected his mood, prompting him to look for another partner. He arranged to meet with an Internet infl