"Say, what do you think about adding a daughter to the family? Do you think the elders would be happy?" Although it was a question, Clover seemed to already have an answer when asking it.

Emily was at a loss for words. The two had always had a tacit understanding in their cooperation, and she could always grasp his intention from just a sentence. But... what did he mean this time? She was clueless. Just as she pondered, Clover nodded with satisfaction. "That's it."

Emily was perplexed. "Mr. Xanth..."

However, he had no means of responding to her, making her even more baffled by the sudden situation. Suddenly, she saw him rising from his seat.

A series of crisp and loud claps sounded in the venue, with the one applauding being...

Pulling the crowd's attention from the henpecked husband that was Jonathan, Clover, who held the Number 95 paddle earlier, became their new focus.

"Have you done what you came here for, Mr. Finch?" Clover urged Jonathan with a hint of impatience, as though saying, "If you have, get off the stage now!"

Jonathan frowned. Indeed, he had completed his mission. Glancing at the long-vanished ring inside the container, he smiled contentedly and descended the stage.

At that moment, Clover gave Emily some instructions before heading toward the stage. When the two men crossed paths, Jonathan glanced at him but eventually suppressed the words he wanted to say.

By the time Jonathan returned to his seat, Clover had taken the stage. He glanced at Anastasia, still on the platform, and frowned.

"Ms. Young?" He was loud, but she was visibly in a daze. As such, he called out to her again.

and even snapped his finger

asked, "What's left you so deep in

What kind of silly question was that? Whatever had just transpired was way out of her expectations. She was reluctant to accept reality, explaining her daze. It wasn't until Clover's appearance that she regained her senses.

was in chaos. She was so stunned that she didn't notice Jonathan had returned to his seat. She wanted to make up another excuse but couldn't think of anything. As such, she awkwardly tucked her hair behind

to get her off stage was

knew she couldn't afford to further humiliate herself. Amid the strange gazes being

more she suppressed her true emotions, the more reluctant she felt. Never in her wildest dreams would she expect the outcome where Jonathan declared to everyone

this was caused by Rose! Without her,

toward Rose. Seeing the smile on her

resentment toward Rose grew. Yet, unbeknownst to her, Rose's smile had nothing

him, she felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. Ever since they knew each other, he and Emily had been nothing but kind to her. It was the type of kindness that was pure and genuine. As

feel the smile in his eyes. Naturally,

the job was done. He unhesitantly asked, "Since Ms. Young had presented Mr. Finch with his auction item earlier, may I enjoy

with 30 million dollars, he should naturally take advantage of this "privilege". "Clo-"Anastasia couldn't see through him. She had just spoken when Clover

I bought onto the

was serious. Of course, the item belonged to him after he signed

is yours." Anastasia stared at Clover,

part of the Xanth family and Lerain Group

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