Chapter 576 No Request

possessed.

It was only natural they were in awe of Jonathan. After all, the man was the heir of the Finch family. Each family present might have eligible sons of marriageable age, but even if they combined all their assets, they wouldn't come close to a fraction of what Jonathan A comparison would be futile, for there simply wasn't a competition.

Exchanging furtive glances, the crowd couldn't help but speculate that Eleanor's hospitality toward Rose was likely paving the way for Jonathan.

They weren't entirely wrong. Eleanor was indeed laying the groundwork, but not for Jonathan.

As Rose followed Eleanor into the main hall, she was immediately taken to a display case on one of the walls showcasing an evening gown.

Unlike the previous encounter, the damaged gown was not tucked away in a corner but proudly displayed at the center of the case, its imperfection prominently on show.

"This is actually my favorite gown, but..." Eleanor lamented, her gaze fixated on the damaged section. She then turned to Rose, her eyes filled with anticipation. "Rosie, please, only you can fix it. If you can restore it, I will grant you any request." She intentionally mentioned "any request" with an ulterior motive in mind.

From Eleanor's perspective, Jonathan had taken a liking to Rose, so Rose must have felt the same way about him.

After all, her grandson was one of Regalia's most outstanding young talents-unmatched in appearance, family background, and ability. Many admired him, and Rose was surely no exception.

Eleanor believed that by offering this deal, Rose would want to please her to secure a marriage with Jonathan.

With a smile on her lips, she studied Rose's face for a long moment, waiting for a hint of excitement to appear.

Yet, Rose's expression remained unchanged. Eleanor was at a loss for words.

"Have I not been clear enough?" she wondered.

on the evening gown, she emphasized again, "Rosie, if you have

up your relationship with Jonathan and ask for my blessing!" Eleanor thought. Her face lit up with a warm smile as

from the damaged evening gown, her expression polite, yet distant. "Thank you, Mrs. Finch Senior, but you're too kind. I have

attention to the tear in the fabric, carefully

"No requests? How could there be

should be a request from Rose as this was the perfect

It was

blurted out, "I approve of you and Jonathan being together," before

Rose's face. She began to consider that Rose might not be interested in

information she had received indicated that Jonathan had fallen for Rose during his time in Aquastead. There was no

now, she questioned if Jonathan's feelings were unrequited. Perhaps his passion for Rose was

to the Finch

precious person in the world, Rose's demeanor had remained composed and indifferent throughout

one burning with passion. Rose is simply uninterested," she thought. Disappointment washed over her face as the

a look of disappointment on the older woman's face. Puzzled, she assumed that Eleanor was worried about the gown's

lacking the enthusiasm

her reaction, Rose carefully considered

overheard mention of a birthday. It appeared that someone in the Finch family was celebrating their special day, though

suddenly dawned on Rose why she had been invited to the manor. Glancing at Eleanor knowingly, she said,

here today and the

needed, perhaps it would be better if I returned

to gather

couldn't let that happen. It had been a challenge to bring Rose here, and there was absolutely no way she would let her leave

disappointment, she caught Rose's wrist before Rose

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