Rose wasn't fond of being the center of attention, and she sighed inwardly. But then, she noticed several familiar figures approaching her from the edge of the crowd.First, there was Elijah, her biological father, who possessed a calm and reserved demeanor that felt inexplicably familiar even during their first encounter. Then there was Clover, who had once been her sworn brother but was now revealed to be her blood-related cousin, exuding a bold and protective aura.Next to him stood Miles, her refined older brother, who could have easily kept the Young family's fortune hidden but chose to honor Oliver's will and pass everything to her. Lastly, there was Jonathan.As the group made their way toward her, their presence brought Rose an unexpected sense of calm. Each had a commanding aura, and just one of them could silence a room.Therefore, when the crowd of socialites and noble ladies noticed their approach, they instinctively parted, creating a path for them."Rosie, you seem
Elijah's words of approval carried none of the warmth one might expect. His face remained stony and devoid of joy. As he patted Jonathan's arm, he added, "Then I'll be waiting for the grand wedding you're going to prepare!"Even with their official registration, it all depended on Rose's satisfaction. If Jonathan couldn't provide her with lifelong happiness, Elijah would never consider their marriage valid.With that, he turned and walked away.Jonathan remained rooted to the spot until Leonard approached, curiosity evident on his face. "Mr. Finch, what did Mr. Xanth say to you just now?"He had observed the exchange from a distance. While Elijah had been smiling, there was an icy aura about him. It was colder than anything Leonard had ever seen from Jonathan.Jonathan glanced at him, his expression unreadable. "Do you really want to know?"Leonard nodded eagerly, waiting to hear the details. However, instead of satisfying his curiosity, Jonathan said, "Then go ask him yourself
Eleanor's thoughts naturally drifted toward the unfinished embroidery restoration project in her study. The last time Rose visited the Finch Manor, Eleanor had been impressed by her knowledge of embroidery patterns.With the need to repair her damaged evening gown, Eleanor found a convenient reason to visit Rose without appearing too forced or unnatural.Satisfied with her plan, a smile crept onto Eleanor's face. Meanwhile, someone else also had Rose on their mind. Nestled comfortably against Cyrus' chest, Lizzie had regained her composure. As she thought about her upcoming birthday, she spoke up. "Cyrus, I want to wear something special for my birthday this year. I want us to create more unforgettable memories together."Cyrus, ever indulgent of Lizzie's wishes, responded without hesitation, "That won't be a problem. I will bring you the finest gowns from the most prestigious brands worldwide."Lizzie managed a grateful smile but let out a disappointed sigh. "Other brands are
"I'm booking you for the night. Name your price."This was Nightfall Lounge, and Rose Shaffer had been drugged.She felt her body heating up, so before she disgraced herself in public, she chose a man in front of her.Nightfall Lounge was a famous lounge in Aquastead that offered male escort services.The other men were doing their best to please the female patrons beside them, but this man sat alone in a booth in a corner.Wearing a black satin shirt, he looked handsome and distinguished. He carried himself in a way that stood in stark contrast to his surroundings.His gaze fell upon her. There was a displeased look in his eyes.Rose thought he was worried she could not pay him."Don't worry. I'm very rich." Rose tried to take out a card from her purse to prove she could afford it.But her legs suddenly gave way, and she fell onto the man.Jonathan Finch had a cold look in his eyes. He assumed she was just like the women who tried to offer themselves to him in the past.He
An hour later, Jonathan woke up.He looked under the covers. Other than his underwear, he was not wearing anything.Not only so, but that woman even stole his clothes!Jonathan's expression turned gloomy.As soon as Zac Gibson entered the room, he saw the sullen Jonathan lying on the messy bed. There was also a torn red dress on the floor. Zac immediately realized what was going on."You're … transitioning?"Everyone knew Jonathan never got involved with women. Still, countless women had tried to sleep with him.Jonathan was cold and heartless toward women. None of those women had ever succeeded before.But it seemed like it had been quite an intense night last night.Zac had been utterly drunk when he received Jonathan's call the night before.Once he sobered up this morning, he finally remembered Jonathan asking him for a doctor.A month ago, Jonathan had defeated the other members of the Finch family. Hence, he became the new person in charge of the Finches.Since then,
Those were photos from the bar last night.Rose wondered who had taken them.She felt like her head was buzzing."Dad, calm down. Don't let your anger affect your health. Rose probably wasn't thinking straight. "It's a good thing Nixon bought those photos. If not, when the photos get leaked to the public, it would affect the Celeste Jewels' share price."Kelly coaxed in a gentle tone, but she was gloating inside.Last night, she had asked Maya to take Rose to Nightfall Lounge. She also arranged a few strong men for Rose. She wanted to take photos of Rose making a fool out of herself in public.But by the time Maya went back, a man was already taking Rose away.Maya could only snap a few photos hastily.Still, those photos were enough for Nixon to call off his engagement to Rose.Kelly stared at Rose with the expression of an innocent child.She suddenly noticed the man's shirt Rose was wearing. "Rose, your shirt … looks so weird! Why does it look like a man's shirt?"Not o
"Alright. I'll meet Uncle Jonathan tomorrow. He's an elder, so I'll prepare a huge gift for him. Don't worry, I'll behave myself."…After Nixon left, Rose picked up the photos on the floor.She glanced at Maya coldly while saying, "These are pretty good shots. It's a pity that you didn't capture his face."The man last night had extremely good looks. He was as handsome as the hottest male celebrities.Maya felt a little guilty. She knew Rose would suspect her for what had happened last night.She was about to argue when Rose looked at Kelly instead.Kelly had an innocent look on her face. She looked gentle and harmless, but deep down inside, her heart was filled with hatred.She did not expect Nixon to proceed with the marriage—not after Rose had been caught making out with another man.Kelly refused to back down. She wanted to press on with this incident and fan the flames so that Jamie would drive Rose out of the house.Just then, Rose smiled. The next words that came out
Jonathan's sneer froze. He could not believe his ears.After what felt like an eternity, Jonathan finally spoke."What … did you just say? Say that again!"Blinking, Rose said earnestly, "Let's get married!"She could pay him for it.She had already thought things through. To avoid unnecessary trouble, the easiest way was to make it a trade.There would be no emotional strings attached. She would pay him to marry her, and he would take the money.Also, due to the special nature of his job, he was the perfect candidate!Jonathan thought about it for a moment. Then, a look of disdain and disgust appeared in his cold eyes.He could tell what she was trying to do now.Scoffing to himself, he assumed that despite not knowing who he was, she knew he was no ordinary man. Therefore, after heading home and thinking about it, she came back to him.Was she trying to marry a rich man, or was it the money she was after?Jonathan recalled the red stain on the sheets this morning. The gui