Billionire 207

Chapter 207 A Battle of Wits

As Finley stared at the mountain of documents in front of him, he felt the urge to ram his head against the desk and end his life. All he could do now was hope that Jonathan would be merciful.

"Ms. Shaffer, truth be told, I only made it over there in time because of Mr. Finch and your husband... He was the one who told me to go over. He was the one who was most concerned about your safety. Knowing that Jonathan was listening. Finley did his best to placate the former. Rose looked at Jonathan. She could not hide how taken aback she was when she heard Finley's explanation. Jonathan was in a pretty good mood.

Seemingly demurring, he cleared his throat and said to Finley, "Since you're busy, we won't force you. You should go home and get some rest soon."

Finley felt like he had been given a second chance at life. He nearly fell on his knees in gratitude.

Once the call ended, the atmosphere became a little ambiguous. Jonathan had no qualms about looking straight at Rose, but the latter averted her eyes to avoid him.

"What about Mr. Gibson?" Rose asked as she looked away.

Jonathan did not even inform Zac about the dinner.

"I think... he's probably too busy to come."

Without them, it would just be him and Rose. A date without two tag-a-longs was a lot more enjoyable. Rose was speechless. Were they both too busy to come? Why was her husband giving her a strange feeling?

"I'll go out and take a look."

Ever since hearing what Finley said over the phone, Rose felt like she was going to suffocate under Jonathan's gaze. She came up with an excuse to head outside, and Jonathan did not stop her. Even if she took a look outside, Zac would not be coming, so Jonathan did not mind wasting a little more time. The thought of them sharing a candlelit dinner tonight made Jonathan's mood soar. Just then, a voice called out...

"You're here, Mr. Gibson."

Just from hearing Rose's voice, Jonathan could imagine the warm smile she had on her face. His smile froze.

he knocked over one of the glasses on the table.

expect to run into Rose... and Jonathan at the restaurant. Why did Rose greet him in a way that sounded like she had expected him

Mr. Gibson. I'm glad you're here. Thank you for

a fairly poor impression of Zac.

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Rose stepped aside and gestured for Zac to come

was utterly confused. What chance was she talking

Jonathan's eyes seemed to be warning Zac to watch what he said.

smiled faintly and headed toward the private room. But,

was speechless. Was he not supposed

Jonathan did not want to let him in, he was going to be even

Jonathan would be forced to pretend to be as gentle

matter how bold he was, he dared

"Ms. Shaffer... Zac began.

him having given her a chance, he was shrewd enough to know

could bid them goodbye, another

"Rosie?"

sounded surprised. When Rose

but he simply frowned as if he found it strange

shown up.

here for dinner? You don't mind

hand, but her eyes were on Jonathan. She did not hide the lovesick adoration

name Jonathan used with Rose, but she did not want

his identity, she was going to help him. Alas, no

"Rosie?"

could say. How could she say no to the heiress of the Young family?

did not worry about letting the cat out of the bag, so what was there for her to be

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