Chapter 549 Will Not Leave

The office was deserted, and Harriette couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. Just as she was about to leave, her gaze landed on an invitation lying on the desk. The words "Lerain Group" were embossed in gold, standing out boldly on the card.

It was the invitation to that night's banquet.

"With this invitation in hand, I'd be able to attend the event..." she thought.

Harriette hesitated for a moment before finally picking up the invitation.

...

After being dragged out of Jonathan's ward by Emily that morning, Rose returned to the room only to find that Jonathan was no longer there.

If Leonard hadn't arrived in time to inform her that Jonathan had woken up and left to handle some matters, she might have fainted from the shock.

"I can take you to him if you want to see him, Mrs. Finch," Leonard offered. Without any outsiders present, his use of "Mrs. Finch" came naturally. Rose would have rejected the title in the past, but now she accepted it without hesitation.

Thanking Leonard, she followed him out of the hospital. As Leonard drove, he spoke of Jonathan, recounting how he had risen to become the head of the Finch family, his words filled with admiration and respect. Rose listened intently, learning about the sides of Jonathan she had never known.

"Mrs. Finch, Mr. Finch treats you differently. No. What I mean is that in your presence, he becomes someone different-someone real, with warmth and vulnerability," he said.

Leonard's voice echoed in the car, and as Rose thought of Jonathan, a soft smile played on her lips.

Leonard noticed the smile through the rearview mirror, and a glimmer of joy lit up his eyes. Rose's expression spoke volumes. It was evident that she held deep feelings for Jonathan.

As they drew nearer to their destination, he found the courage to speak, though his voice was barely above a whisper.

"Mrs. Finch, you're more important to him than his own life. He can't lose you, so please... don't leave him."

Rose didn't reply immediately, and Leonard assumed she hadn't heard him.

When the car came to a halt, he swiftly got out to open the door for her. As she passed him, she finally spoke, her voice quiet yet firm.

"I know. I won't."

a moment, processing her words. "She said she knows... and that she wouldn't leave..."

dawned on him, and he longed to rush to

Jonathan's plan for the evening, he quickly composed himself. He jogged to catch up with Rose and said, "Mrs. Finch, Mr.

eyebrow. "A gown? For a meeting?

confronting him about his recklessness

about the banquet Lerain Group had planned for her that night, nor did she

to?" Rose

Mr. Finch has a surprise planned

Rose pondered, her forehead creasing with a

She was curious to see what

lead, Rose stepped into the elevator. When the doors opened, she found herself in a grand room filled with stunning evening gowns and exquisite jewelry. Before she could fully absorb the scene, a team of stylists and makeup artists approached her. "Ms. Shaffer, we are delighted to be at your service!" They greeted her warmly before guiding her to select a

herself to their expertise, and after an hour of

in a sleek black gown with her hair swept up in a high ponytail, she exuded a striking

moment, she felt as though she were looking at a stranger in the mirror. Yet, there was something undeniably familiar about the woman gazing

no time to dwell on it as Leonard

she thought before nodding and allowing Leonard to lead her back into the elevator without hesitation. As they ascended, he shot her a

began, Mrs. Finch,

present tonight,

me to tell you that no matter what happens, he's with you. And...

echoed, feeling

she could ask for an explanation, the elevator doors opened, revealing a brilliant spotlight that bathed her in

voice reached her

adjusted to the bright light, Clover had already approached her, extending his

hand in his. She followed Clover's lead, taking in the dimly lit area filled with an

maintained his doting smile. "Didn't I tell you I'd introduce you to

an introduction require such an elaborate setup?" Rose thought as she chuckled nervously. "I think there's more than one person to meet here..." Understanding her unease, Clover reassured her. "Don't mind these people; they're just here for the show. The one you're

had to admit that her curiosity was piqued when she heard

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