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.

gown, she emphasized again, "Rosie, if

blessing!" Eleanor thought. Her face lit up with a warm smile as hope rekindled

from the damaged evening gown, her expression polite, yet distant. "Thank you, Mrs. Finch Senior,

to the tear

How could there

request from Rose as this was the perfect opportunity

prestigious lineage. It was puzzling to Eleanor that Rose wasn't seizing

you and Jonathan being together," before barely managing to

she studied Rose's face. She began to consider that Rose might

Jonathan had fallen for Rose during his time in Aquastead.

Jonathan's feelings were unrequited. Perhaps his passion for

on the day Jonathan brought Rose to

Jonathan had treated Rose like she was the most precious person in the world,

she thought. Disappointment washed over her face

woman's face. Puzzled, she assumed that Eleanor was worried about the gown's repair. "Don't worry, Mrs. Finch

absentmindedly, lacking the enthusiasm Rose

Rose

to examine the gown, and upon her arrival, she had overheard mention of a birthday. It appeared that someone in the Finch family was celebrating their special day, though whose birthday it

to the manor. Glancing at Eleanor knowingly, she said, "Mrs Finch

people here today

perhaps it would be better

gather what I

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 so

out of her disappointment, she caught

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