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.

again, "Rosie, if

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

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

the tear in the

smile froze. "No requests? How could there

be a request from Rose as this was the perfect

their prestigious lineage. It was puzzling

of you and Jonathan being together," before barely managing

of doubt and uncertainty clouded Eleanor's gaze as she studied Rose's face. She began to consider that Rose might not be interested

had fallen for Rose during

were unrequited. Perhaps his

the day Jonathan brought Rose to the

in the

guess Jonathan is the only one burning with passion. Rose is simply uninterested," she thought. Disappointment

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

Eleanor replied absentmindedly, lacking the enthusiasm Rose had

Rose carefully

had asked her to return in ten days to examine the gown, and upon her arrival, she had overheard mention of a birthday. It appeared that

the manor. Glancing

here today

would be better if I returned

to gather

that happen. It had been a challenge to bring Rose here,

disappointment, she caught Rose's

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