Rose glanced around her. She spotted a tall male figure through the curtains of the tea room.The figure seemed familiar to her somehow.Rose was about to take a closer look when Nixon suddenly walked up to her. He blocked her line of sight. "Hurry up, Rose. I'll take you to Uncle Jonathan right now."Nixon wanted to hold Rose's hand, but Rose shirked away disdainfully.His eyes flashed with displeasure, but when he thought of Jonathan, he had no choice but to suppress his emotions."Rose, today is a great opportunity for me and my family. The Finches are the top among the three greatest families of Regalia, and Uncle Jonathan is the newly appointed person in charge of the family."Once he officiates our marriage, and with Celeste Jewels behind us, I am guaranteed to become the heir of the Lane family!"Nixon was the Lanes' only grandchild. But at the moment, his father, Hayden Lane, handled most of the family businesses.Hayden had an illegitimate son whom he had been workin

Over in the room on the second floor, Jonathan had already let go of Rose's shoulder.Under the cover of darkness, his sharp gaze was fixed on her.Based on the information Zac gave him last night, Celeste died in a traffic accident ten years ago. It was classified as an accident.Jonathan wondered if there had been another reason behind Celeste's death.Did Rose come to see him to find out more about her mother's death? Was it not for Nixon's sake?The long silence made Rose anxious."As long as you tell me the truth behind that accident, I'll do anything you ask of me."Jonathan's gaze darkened as he questioned, "So, you'd even agree if I ask you to be my woman?"Rose froze. She suddenly recalled her new husband's handsome face.Jonathan saw her reaction. His expression, which had improved a little earlier, soured again.His voice was flecked with traces of jealousy as he said, "What's the matter? You can't bear to part with your fiancé?"Rose was taken aback.Nixon? He w

The man's voice confirmed Rose's suspicion.It was him! He was right here!Shocked, Rose felt as if she had been electrocuted. Almost on instinct, she wanted to push him away.But Jonathan seemed to have seen through her thoughts. Placing his large palm on the back of her waist, he pulled her closer. "Don't move. Do you want everyone to know that you tried to seduce me in the room just now?""I—"She was not trying to seduce him! Rose wanted to retort, but a threatening glare from him silenced her.She grimaced beneath her mask, but she obediently continued dancing. He took the lead, and they danced quite well together.But Jonathan did not seem satisfied just yet. Her body was too tense."Relax!" Jonathan discreetly patted her waist.Rose was startled.His actions felt like he was teasing her flirtatiously. He was harassing her!Rose glared at him to communicate her resistance.Jonathan raised an eyebrow and smirked. They were legally married. Patting her waist was no big

But before Rose could read out her husband's full name, Nixon snatched the marriage license from her hands and tore it into pieces.Nixon thought Rose had forged a marriage license just to get revenge on him for cheating with Kelly.Without even looking at Rose, he smiled and confidently addressed the guests watching them."Sorry, everyone. Rose likes to play pranks sometimes. We'll be getting married very soon. Mr. Finch will be officiating the marriage ceremony, and everyone's invited."Nixon was determined to get Celeste Jewels.Rose stared glumly at the torn marriage license. She still had not seen her husband's full name.But soon, she smirked coldly and announced, "I'm already married, but my husband isn't Mr. Lane. If you don't believe me, Mr. Lane, you can check with the county clerk's office. The records there won't be fake."And with that, Rose turned around and left the hall gleefully.Nixon started feeling uneasy.If Rose did get married behind his back, he would n

Jonathan rushed to the ward. When Rose saw him, she immediately got out of bed and ran toward him.Clinging onto him, she complained, "I thought I was going to die. I don't get why I was so unlucky that I would get dragged down by that wretched Mr. Finch."Jonathan was bewildered.Wretched?He frowned.Rose did not notice his reaction.She continued angrily, "If I die, I'll turn into a ghost and haunt him every night! He won't be able to get any sleep at all!"Finley, who had just arrived at the door, was thunderstruck when he saw the position they were in.He had never seen anyone acting so boldly around Jonathan before.Finley wondered if Rose did not know that the wretched Mr. Finch she was talking about was right in front of her right now.Jonathan was frowning. It was obvious that he felt a little upset.Finley thought Jonathan would push the woman away and reprimand her. But unexpectedly, Jonathan held her by the waist as if he feared that she would fall over.There w