One of the bridesmaids laughed and said, "If it isn't fun, should I find something entertaining for you?"She flashed Rose an evil grin and clapped her hands a few times. Soon, several men walked over."Get in and keep her company!" she ordered.The other bridesmaids giggled and urged, "Go on! Look at her, she's all wet. Make sure to give her a change of clothes."Change of clothes? How could there be any clothes to change into at the pool? Were they planning to have these men strip her clothes off in the water? Were they trying to humiliate her?Rose's eyes narrowed with a hint of disgust. Those men were obviously prepped in advance as they quickly jumped into the pool one after another."Ha ha! Capture it! Hurry up! It's such a wonderful scene."Who knows? We might be able to sell it to the media outlets at a high price in a few days and stir up some buzz!""Yes, but in a few days. We can't let her steal the bride's spotlight tonight." The women were high on malice.In the p
Finley wasted no time and immediately dialed Jonathan's number.In a room at the hotel, Jonathan sensed the urgency in Finley's voice on the other end of the line. His dark eyes were ominous and cold. "Find out how she ended up in the water."Finely was momentarily stunned. "Wait, Mr. Finch. Shouldn't you be looking for Mrs. Finch? Both Mr. Miles and Mr. Xanth are…"Jonathan had hung up the phone before Finley could finish. Finley looked at his phone, puzzled. That was strange. He knew better than anyone how much Jonathan cared about Rose. If it were in the past, Jonathan would have immediately instructed him to go after Rose, but it seemed that Jonathan wasn't too concerned about Clover and Miles being close to Rose today.But then again, the reason Rose fell into the water was also important. Finley stopped overthinking and quickly requested the surveillance footage. Soon, everything that had happened near the swimming pool was clear, including the conversation the bridesmaid
Yara suspiciously asked, "Really? Almost?""Yes, really!"This assurance brightened Yara's mood considerably. "You're right. Today's my big day. Everything can wait until after today."She checked the time and realized there was only half an hour left before the wedding ceremony. The thought that she would soon become Jonathan's wife filled her with excitement.However, she had no idea that what awaited her was a shocking surprise that would make her wish she were dead.Meanwhile, Rose returned to the hotel and changed into a new outfit. Clover and Miles accompanied her, one on each side. As they walked through the hotel, they drew everyone's attention. The three of them took their seats and waited for the wedding to begin. Although the bride and groom had yet to appear, the media outlets were already in position and ready to capture every moment.Finally, the groom took the stage at the emcee's invitation. He was tall and well-dressed in a tailored suit, but he kept his back t
"Thank you to Mr. Maize. You may now take your seat at the main table." The emcee's voice echoed through the hall.The unexpected announcement caught everyone's attention by surprise, but Yara gazed at the figure standing in front of her and dismissed any doubts about the order of the event. She assumed it was all part of Jonathan's plan.She even urged Rupert, "Dad, please go."With so many people watching, Rupert dared not question the Finch family's arrangements although he was displeased. He stepped off the stage and headed to the main table.At the main table, Eleanor was seated at the head. The table was filled with members of the Finch family, including Cyrus and Lizzie, Yosef and Bella, and one conspicuously empty seat next to Eleanor.Rupert sat beside Bella. While all eyes were on the bride and groom on the stage, he whispered, "Whose seat is that?"He couldn't figure out who could be important enough to sit in such a prominent spot, but Bella didn't seem to care much.
Everyone in the audience was seated a bit far away, so they couldn't see the groom's face clearly. Even Yara, who was on stage, found her view obscured by the cascading petals.Although she couldn't see the man's face, his tall and imposing figure slowly approaching her was something she couldn't look away from.Her heart skipped a beat with every step he took, and by the time he was almost in front of her, she felt like she could barely breathe.Jonathan… Setting aside his identity as the ruler of the FInches, his mere appearance was handsome enough to outshine any celebrity. It was enough to make her infatuated, and this outstanding man was going to be her husband.He stopped just a step away from her as the petals continued to fall more densely now. All he needed to do was reach out, and he could hold her hand.Yara gulped nervously, barely containing her excitement. She wished that the petal rain could stop so that Jonathan could lift her veil and admire her beauty.As the ex
This man was not who Yara wanted.Her interactions with him were nothing more than a chance encounter at the bar, and she had played with him a few times out of boredom. Though he was tall like Jonathan, his appearance and status were far inferior.Status? Yara suddenly grasped something. "Yes, the marriage alliance between the Finch and Maize families is today. I'm the daughter of the Maize family, so the man marrying me should be from the Finch family, but he's not!"As far as she knew, Jack was her cousin, so marriage between them was impossible. There was said to be a mysterious fourth grandson in the Finch family, whom Yara knew was Ezra bearing the last name Turner. That left only Jonathan.Everyone was watching Jonathan, seemingly waiting to see how he would respond to Yara. But Jonathan suddenly laughed. He glanced at the groom onstage and then at Bella and Yosef."For a marriage alliance between the Finch and Maize families, you'll naturally be marrying a Finch. And t
The unrestrained mockery in Jonathan's laughter made everyone's hearts clench. Then, his clear and measured voice echoed throughout the room. "Ms. Maize's pregnancy is indeed something to celebrate, but who said the child is mine?"The question rendered everyone speechless for a moment. Ignoring the numerous people present, Bella questioned, "Jonathan, why wouldn't it be yours? That night, you and Yara—"A flicker of disgust crossed Jonathan's eyes as he cut her off. "Ms. Maize, haven't you informed them of what actually happened that night?"All eyes turned to Yara, including those of the Maize family. The multitude of gazes intensified Yara's mounting unease, and a flash of uncertainty crossed her eyes.Sensing something was off, Bella rushed to the stage and whispered urgently, "Yara, what does he mean? What haven't you told us?""I..." Yara's mind was reeling, unable to form a coherent response.Her reaction confirmed Bella's suspicions—that night wasn't as it seemed the ne
The wedding would inevitably continue, as even Eleanor affirmed, "Let's not delay the auspicious occasion any further."Both Bella and Yara resisted vehemently, but Jonathan's gaze was fixed on Rupert, clearly awaiting the Maize family's decision.Rupert was no fool. He knew that Jonathan's insistence on continuing the wedding wasn't just about punishing Yara—a more strategic purpose was at play, which was to sow discord within the family.If Yara were to marry Jonathan, it would undoubtedly bolster Jack's position. However, should she wed Liam, the newly acknowledged Finch family member, the Maize family would be forced to choose between supporting Jack and Liam in the inevitable power struggle.Rupert found himself caught between a rock and a hard place, yet he knew a decision had to be made. Everyone in the room seemed to be holding their breath, waiting for his choice.Finally, he let out a weary sigh and turned to Yara. "Go and complete the wedding."Bella and Yara were both