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
Emily was caught off guard. Although their relationship extended beyond the professional boundaries of a boss and assistant, as she had once been his closest confidante and lover, that was all in the past. Now, she was merely an assistant. Nothing more."It seems you've forgotten our agreement, Mr. Xanth," she said with a smile.Clover's outstretched arm hung in the air, his eyes subtly narrowing. It had been so long since they made that agreement. He couldn't believe she was still holding onto it after all this time."Emma—" he began.Maintaining her professional smile, Emily gently cut him off. "You should rest, Mr. Xanth. I'm going to check on Rose. She's had quite a lot to drink tonight, so I can't help but worry about her."Without waiting for Clover's response, she turned and walked toward the door. His expression darkened as she left.Outside the room, Emily's professional smile immediately faded. She knew precisely what he was about to say—that she shouldn't be so stubbor
Jack's cry instantly silenced the room. Abandoning her outburst, Bella quickly leaned over him, wanting to touch his face. However, she hesitated when she saw how swollen and bruised it was. There was nowhere she lay her hand on without causing him pain."Jack, your injuries look terrible. Do they hurt?" Bella asked, her voice quivering with concern.Every part of Jack's body felt like it was on fire, the pain excruciating and relentless. He had never experienced such agony in his life, and now, in front of Bella, he felt utterly helpless and miserable. His expression alone conveyed the extent of his suffering, intensifying Bella's anguish and anger toward whoever had done this to him."Your friends all claim they don't know who did this to you. Now that you're awake, you can tell me who the culprit is." Bella stared at Jack, desperate for a name. She needed to know who was responsible so she could exact her revenge and make that person pay dearly.It was then that Jack fully
Rupert was frustrated about this matter as well."I've looked into it. Even though Yvonne comes from the Spencer family in Aquastead, the Spencer family has no business dealings with the Young family, nor do they have any private connections. So why is Miles protecting Yvonne so closely?"The mention of the Young family deepened Bella's frown. It wasn't just the Young family, but also Jonathan.She mused, "The Young family… Jonathan… Yvonne…" There was a connection between the three, and one person came to her mind suddenly. She accidentally knocked over her coffee in her realization. "Rose! It's Rose! The Young family is protecting Yvonne because of Rose, and Jonathan is investigating that night because of her!"She continued, "Yes, it's Rose! It has to be her! The one who hurt Jack last night must be Rose. I will never let her off for doing this to my son!"Bella's eyes flashed with a mix of hatred and ruthlessness. She wished she could find Rose at this moment and teach her
Bella's head throbbed as she shouted at the officer."What nonsense are you talking about? What do you mean his case is clear, and bail can't be granted? What do you mean he won't be getting out anytime soon?"Her loud outburst attracted numerous curious glances. Emerging from the chief's office with a serious expression, Jorge heard the commotion and hurried over. Bella spotted him immediately. "Jorge, tell them I can take Jack home!" she demanded, arms crossed, waiting for him to handle the situation.However, Jorge remained still, his eyes apologetic. "Jorge…" Bella's voice trembled with frustration.Afraid that she would cause an even bigger scene, Jorge pulled her aside. "Mrs. Finch, please come to my office. We need to talk about Mr. Finch's situation."Bella glanced at him but didn't refuse. Once inside Jorge's office, she slammed her bag onto a chair and demanded sharply, "What's going on?"Jorge sighed. "Mrs. Finch, I had everything set up for Jack's release. It was