The Ceo’s Convict Wife by Jennifer Mike

Chapter 438

He narrowed his eyes and asked, “Why not?”

It was because that was her last trace of dignity. Even though her pride had been shattered and left in pieces, she didn’t want it to be trampled on again. “Because the family I want is not someone like you. To me, you can be a creditor, a stranger, or a superior, but you can never be my family!”

The word “family” was special to her. It was something she had longed for since childhood.

Therefore, she couldn’t let him trample on that word.

His gaze was sharp, filled with a chilling intensity, like razor blades cutting into her.

She didn’t avoid his gaze, just calmly looking at him, silently telling him he would never be her family.

Suddenly, he laughed in anger, a dazzling and mocking smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “Then let’s make a bet. I bet that one day you will want me to be your family again and ask me to call

you ‘Rosie””

Her body trembled involuntarily. He said it with such certainty as if it were bound to happen in the future.

“That day will never come.” That was the answer she gave him.

After Jonathan left the rental home, he exited the residential area, and Carlos was waiting not far away. When he saw Jonathan coming out, he rushed forward and asked, “Mr. Youngblood, are you heading back to the Youngblood residence?”

“Yes,” Jonathan answered indifferently. “What did you find out from those two people?”

“All I know now is that they have received money from someone to deal with Ms. Leighton. They were told to keep Ms. Leighton in the hospital for at least a while. However, they only contacted the person who paid them over the phone and the money was transferred directly to their accounts. They never met the person personally,” Carlos said, reporting the results of his investigation.

needed to find the

investigating,” Jonathan ordered

replied and got into the car

like today,” he said. “Also, find out if she has any

window at Jonathan’s perfect side profile, Carlos couldn’t help but sigh in

his heart.

Jonathan was still not over

of charm Rosalie had to make Jonathan, even after their breakup, still unable to let

move on.

eyebags and reported to Lawrence about her inquiries

was in

whether it would be accepted was at the

evidence.

also discussed the possibility of the police reopening the case,

and said, “Thank you for your hard work. You must be tired from working on the case. I’ll give you a day off today. Go get some rest.” Rosalie knew Lawrence had misunderstood. In fact, she hadn’t been sleeping well because of Jonathan. Nevertheless, Lawrence was more understanding than she had expected, which eased

off, she decided to visit Amelia and Aiden. After all,

office building’s entrance, she noticed a luxury car pulling up and

It was Fiona.

and Fiona spotted her now. She immediately walked over and said, “Rosalie, what a coincidence! I was thinking of

working here as an assistant lawyer through a guy named Kayden, whom she had met at the nightclub last time.

be the most promising lawyer? Now

play nice on the surface. “Do you