Billionire 139

Chapter 139 Prey

At the cemetery, Rose stood in front of the gravestone. It started to drizzle just after dark. Jonathan, who waited outside the cemetery, immediately entered without a care with an umbrella.

The rain fell on Rose, but before her hair could get wet an umbrella shielded her. Rose turned around and saw Jonathan. Although she was surprised, she didn't say a word. The rain gradually grew heavier, making a pattering sound as it fell on the umbrella. The only sound in the air was the pattering of the rain.

It wasn't until late at night when the rain stopped that Rose decided to leave. However, she didn't return to the city. Instead, she booked two rooms at the nearest hotel. Jonathan followed behind her like a lost puppy. But Rose entered the room silently, and without a word, she closed the door. When they parted, Jonathan called Finley.

"Tell the Azure Clan of the Finches to investigate Celeste Young's death..." Jonathan almost forgot about

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But Rose's actions today made him want to help her find out. After instructing Finley, Jonathan didn't rest; instead, he went out to buy a case of beer.

Rose had just finished taking a shower when there was a knock on the door. She looked through the peephole and was taken aback. After hesitating for a moment, Rose opened the door.

Before she could say anything, Jonathan walked in with the case of beer.

Rose followed closely behind him. Just as she was about to tell him off, Jonathan turned around and handed her an open bottle of beer.

"Here."

bottle for himself. Before Rose could drink from the bottle, Jonathan tilted his head back and started drinking. Rose laughed. She knew that Jonathan saw that she was upset,

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of them remained silent, each sipping their beer. Rose stared at the dark sky outside, while Jonathan's eyes remained fixated on her. "Tomorrow is my mother's death anniversary," Rose said

cheeks were flushed, and she was already tipsy. Jonathan froze and stiffened. The death anniversary.

year, my mom used to celebrate her birthday with me. But that year, she was out of town. She was rushing to come back, but

head back and drank. Jonathan saw tears welling

she didn't want to let her tears fall, but eventually, they trickled down from the corners

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moved closer to her. He placed his arm around her

was an accident, it's not

Rose suddenly became emotional. "It wasn't an accident! It wasn't,

back to comfort her. Rose finally calmed down. After two days of emotional distress, she

began to wash over her. Before falling asleep, she

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Rose fell asleep. Jonathan didn't know how much money she needed or what she

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