"Your uncle only found out that Yvonne is at the Young family hospital, but Miles has kept all other details under wraps," Bella said, a hint of frustration in her voice. She couldn't resist scolding Jack. "Of all the people you could've gotten involved with, you chose her! I told you to handle it discreetly, but you just had to..." The situation exasperated her."Also, why would Jonathan be interested in Yvonne? As far as I know, there's no connection between them," Bella said, bewildered.After a moment of hesitation, Jack decided to come clean. "Yvonne and Rose are best friends. Rose was also there that night.""Rose?" Bella echoed, recognizing the name immediately. "That explains why Jonathan is investigating! It must be because of Rose!"A hint of unease crept into her voice as she gave Jack strict instructions. "You need to lay low, Jack. This isn't something you can brush off. "I'm booking you a flight out of the country. You need to leave and stay out of sight. We'll us
Amidst the darkness, Rose could vaguely make out Jack's silhouette, But he wasn't alone in the shadows. More than a dozen figures were seated around him, their identities obscured by the gloom.Meanwhile, the women on stage feared that disobeying Jack's instructions would anger him and jeopardize their chances of earning his favor.Remembering their purpose for coming here, one of them spoke up. "I'm willing, Mr. Finch.""I'm willing too.""I am as well.""We're all willing."Once the first woman broke the ice, the others followed suit, letting go of their inhibitions. The women looked toward the shadowy area below the stage, assuming that only Jack was watching them perform."Excellent. Then let's begin," Jack said, his tone filled with satisfaction.After a brief discussion, the women swiftly decided on a routine they often practiced. As the music began, their graceful movements commanded the stage. Yet, their revealing costumes lent the performance an unsettling air. In th
"Of course, you may leave, but it would be inappropriate for you to leave dressed like this. Please understand it wasn't my intention to have you all wear these gowns," Jack explained earnestly, seeking her understanding.The woman had no idea what she was supposed to understand, nor did she want to speculate. All she wanted was to escape. Nodding quickly to appease him, she showed her willingness to comply.Jack looked at her with what seemed like genuine concern. "I'll have someone take you to change your clothes."While she was scared to stay, she couldn't walk out wearing the skimpy outfit that barely covered her. Her clothes were still in the dressing room."Alright," she agreed.Jack's eyes gleamed with satisfaction as soon as she accepted the offer. He wasted no time and immediately arranged for her departure before turning his attention back to the stage.As he turned back toward the stage, Rose quickly hid behind a tree, using it as cover. She watched Jack standing in th
The look in the woman's eyes sent a shiver through Rose. It made her wonder if Yvonne had hoped for someone to save her that night. She felt a deep sense of guilt toward Yvonne, who thought only of her safety, even in danger.Rose couldn't help but think that if she had been quicker or had noticed something was amiss earlier, perhaps Yvonne wouldn't have suffered such a terrible fate.As she closed the closet door, she stared into the woman's eyes and firmly stated, "I will save you!"Rose vowed to save the woman, but first, she had to deal with Jack.Using her phone's light, she searched the room for anything useful. Her eyes fell on the bedside table, where a collection of adult toys lay. Her expression hardened with disgust, for she knew Jack intended to use these on the woman.Rose picked up a pair of handcuffs and a heavy iron tool from the table before sitting on the bed. The light on her phone went out, and darkness enveloped the room once again.She waited silently for Ja
Jack lay spread-eagle on the bed. Even in the darkness, he felt utterly humiliated. Initially, he had felt confident in handling the situation, thinking he could play a game of resistance and domination with "Daisy." That was why he hadn't made any noise.However, the situation was clearly getting out of hand.Just as he thought of calling out for help, something was shoved into his mouth, gagging him completely. His tongue was pressed down, and his mouth was filled to the point where he could only make faint, muffled noises. Even if he could call out, it wouldn't travel very far.Jack glared at the shadowy figure before him and finally realized that this person might not be "Daisy." The scent and presence were clearly that of a woman, but not the one he had expected. Panic began to set in as he tried to figure out who she was.As expected, a woman's voice cut through the darkness. "I'm not the woman wearing the daisy from earlier but don't worry. I'll make sure you enjoy everythin
Rose guided the woman out of the room and into the corridor. As they passed by the other rooms, faint sounds emanated from within. The two exchanged glances, fully aware of what was likely happening behind those closed doors. Rose hesitated momentarily, and the woman noticed."Are you going to save them?" the woman asked tentatively. She had come to realize that tonight's gathering was merely a game orchestrated by Jack. The other women, probably unaware of the true nature of their drinking partners, might be in danger.Rose remained silent, pondering the situation. The woman bit her lip, understanding the gravity of their circumstances. "If you try to help them, we might not make it out of this villa alive," she cautioned, fully aware of the potential consequences."Don't worry," Rose reassured, patting the woman's shoulder as they made their way downstairs. Luckily, due to Jack's strict instructions to not be disturbed, the entire first floor was devoid of staff. The two m
Clover's brows remained furrowed. His concern shifted to confusion as he listened to Rose. He echoed her question, "Why are you in Regalia? How did you end up here?"Rose hesitated. Thinking of the recent events, her eyes filled with sadness. "Well, I came to Regalia because... Grandpa passed away."Clover paused, momentarily taken aback. He knew that Rose was Oliver's adopted granddaughter. When he had left Aquastead, he had been in a rush due to family issues, and he hadn't even had the chance to say goodbye to Rose.He hadn't paid much attention to the changes in the Young family as both the Xanth family and Lerain Group had their business operations overseas.Seeing the sorrow in Rose's eyes, Clover felt a pang of sympathy. He tightened his grip on her wrist, not wanting her to dwell on unhappy memories. To lighten the mood, he changed the subject. "So, what brought you to this place?"As soon as he asked, he realized the redundancy of his question. Royal Garden was a presti
The police quickly escorted everyone from Jack's villa, including the women. Rose knew that the news would soon reach the Finch family, and they wouldn't just sit by idly."So, how was it? Were the stars beautiful?" Emily asked as Rose stepped away from the telescope. Having already notified her subordinates, Emily was now waiting for their report."They look great! Really beautiful!" Rose replied, feeling a sense of satisfaction from watching Jack being taken away by the police. However, her worry about the Finch family's potential retaliation made her response seem absent-minded.Clover and Emily noticed her unease but didn't press her further. "How about we have some drinks?" Clover suggested. Before Rose could respond, Emily chimed in. "Yes. It's Mr. Xanth's first time staying here, so let's take this opportunity to celebrate his new move and enjoy some of the excellent wine in his cellar!"With such a reason, Rose couldn't refuse. They headed downstairs, and Emily went to