"Rosie, don't be afraid!" Harriette gently pulled Rose behind her, turning to face Elijah with a wary expression.

"Sir, you can't just make baseless claims without evidence. Rosie is a member of the Young family, and your sudden proclamation of her being your daughter clearly indicates ulterior motives."

"Rosie, let's go!" she urged, pulling Rose along. Her only thought was to get Rose out of there. She knew that if Rose left, it would send a clear message that she was denying any connection to the Xanth family.

Harriette tried to hurry away, but Clover wasn't about to let Rose leave so easily. Just as they took a few steps forward, he quickly moved to block their path.

Before he could say anything, Elijah's voice rang out once more. "Who said I have no evidence?"

"Evidence?" Harriette mused as she tightened her grip on Rose's hand. She knew there was nothing she could do if evidence that Rose was Elijah's daughter really existed.

"I don't need to prove to anyone that she's my daughter. However, if this young lady insists on evidence, Rosie and I can take a paternity test to settle the matter," Elijah said, his tone softening as he turned to Rose. "Rosie, I may need you to provide " "That won't be necessary!" Elijah was interrupted by a booming voice before he could finish.

It was Jonathan. Holding a file in hand, he walked forward slowly under the scrutiny of the crowd.

When he reached Elijah, he handed over the document before offering an apologetic glance at Clover.

"Mr. Clover, my apologies. I took the liberty of procuring something of yours when you weren't paying attention."

Clover was confused. "When did Jonathan take something from me?" he pondered.

Nonetheless, he didn't have time to dwell on that. All he wanted to know was what that document in Jonathan's hand contained.

Before he could voice his question, Jonathan revealed the answer. "This contains the results of a DNA test between Mr. Clover and Ms. Rose."

Clover's eyes widened in realization, and the room fell silent. Everyone's gaze was fixed on the document, and they were eager to know the test results.

However, instead of disclosing the information himself, Jonathan entrusted the document to Elijah.

were trembling. Even though he was sure that Rose was his daughter, he couldn't help

saw the result, his emotions surged, and he became

through the air, and just from the sound of it, everyone could guess what the result

She's my daughter and a true member

rush of warmth spread through Clover as realization hit him. "She's my cousin... that explains

his mind, bringing a wave of happiness. Without hesitation, he pushed aside the person standing between him and Rose and

you. I wanted to give you the best of everything, and now

relative! Rosie, you've always been a part of the Xanth

had Clover felt such happiness. His excitement pulled Rose from her daze, anchoring her back to

her mind, clashing with one another. "Clo... you're really my brother?" she murmured, the term 'brother' taking on a new, profound meaning. Clover nodded eagerly. "Yes!

his rivalry with Miles, Clover felt a newfound confidence.

family, and she no longer needs the title of

daughter of the Xanth family, and everything in the Xanth family belongs

right. Rosie, I finally

to suppress the overwhelming emotions surging within him.

overwhelm her, but some of his feelings

in response to the undeniable emotion in his voice. The doubts that had previously clouded her mind dissipated the moment she saw

to her before their arrival. "Mr. Finch wanted me to

along, even taking the time to prepare the DNA report well in advance of

him, he

to acknowledge her biological father. "Well, I should, shouldn't I?"

Jamie for his cold and distant demeanor and had always yearned for

became painfully obvious-Jamie had never been her

brimming with love and tenderness, was a stark contrast to the man

at her reminded her of how Jamie gazed at Kelly. Only Elijah's eyes held even more affection and

drawn by some invisible force, she called

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