The Ceo’s Convict Wife by Jennifer Mike

Chapter 10

“As long as you steer clear of illicit activities, why would I ever be disappointed?” Putting on her socks and shoes, Rosalie headed toward the small table.

The corners of Jonathan’s lips curled up as he gazed at her figure, his eyes glittering subtly. He murmured, “Do hold onto those expectations, Rosie.”

Ever since that night at the club, Loretta had been on edge. After all, Jason’s behavior that night was rather unusual. Moreover, he no longer appeared on set since the very next day. Two days later, even the director was switched out.

The film crew’s explanation regarding the changes was ambiguous, but Loretta somehow sensed that the director’s replacement had something to do with Jason and maybe even Rosalie.

A few days later, she was shocked to hear that Jason was severely injured and hospitalized and that his right hand was suspected to be disabled permanently. If she remembered correctly, that very hand was the one he had used to slap Rosalic.

Panic surged within Loretta. She pondered, “What in the world is going on? The way Mr. Holt’s attitude toward Rosalie changed after that phone call and this dire situation he’s in now… Could all this be a mere coincidence? Or does Rosalie really have a powerful backer supporting her? But if she does, why would she be cleaning the roads so pathetically?”

Loretta couldn’t help but share the incidents that unfolded at the club that day with her parents/When Gordon learned that Loretta had asked Rosalie to be an escort, he shot her a glare. “How could you let your sister do such a thing? Our family is

still—”

“She just asked Rosalie to accompany them for a drink. Besides, Loretta did that for the family. Our family can only look forward to better days when Loretta succeeds. Are you seriously planning to rely on Rosalie, an ex-convict?” Caitlin. interrupted.

Gordon’s demeanor turned gloomy at that, but he didn’t say anything more.

“Dad, did Rosie really find a backer? Otherwise, how could Mr. Holt let her off the hook? He’s even hospitalized now!”

Loretta exclaimed.

Gordon was clueless as well.

really has a backer, she should at least. inform the family. My concern is she might have been lured into some shady business, and she might get our family involved in the mess! She’s an ex-convict. We don’t know what kind

more convinced of her own speculations. She thought, “How could Rosalie possibly find a backer, considering the state that

sternly. “She better not! If she brings any disgrace upon this

dinner in her rental home after cooking, the doorbell rang. The moment she opened the door, she saw Gordon, Caitlin, and

rental home, Gordon did not hesitate to confront her. “Did you acquaint yourself with some shady people in the prison? Listen,

do to deserve this?” Rosalie looked at her father coldly.

break Mr. Holt’s hand? He only wanted you to accompany him for a drink and did nothing else. How could you be so cruel?

nothing wrong with being

Chapter 10

you owe her! If it weren’t for

been chosen for that female lead role?” Rosalie retorted. “So, drop the

have to talk to Dad like that,”

on your sister. Your father only hopes to steer you away from trouble. Another prison term would tarnish

her all this? Anyway, Rosalie, go to Mr. Holt right away and ask for forgiveness no matter what it takes. Don’t drag Loretta down because of this

can control my every move? Or is

apologize. You can go back now. You’re not

me!” He raised his

moment she moved her

scooter accident was not fully recovered yet.

slap. Right at that moment, another hand intervened, halting Cordon’s movement by grabbing his hand mid-air.