Chapter 549

“Yes, they can’t take you away even if they find out about this place.” As he spoke, he took out his phone and handed it to her.

It was not her phone, but his!

However, luckily, Rosalie had a sharp memory. She remembered both Lillian and Amelia’s phone numbers.

Rosalie then proceeded to dial Lillian’s number.

When Lillian picked up the phone and heard Rosalie’s voice on the other end, her excitement nearly caused her to fumble the device. “Rosalie, you… Where are you? Do you realize how terribly worried I’ve been ever since Jonathan took you? Has he done anything to you? That scoundrel has actually abducted you. This is outright kidnapping, Rosalie!”

Embarrassment washed over Rosalie as the call was on speakerphone, and Jonathan heard every word Lillian said.

Jonathan wore a half-smile as he glanced at the phone. Rosalie feared that Lillian’s words might provoke Jonathan, so she hastily interjected, “I… I’m fine, Lillian. I thought I’d call and reassure you not to be concerned about me. As for Amelia’s lawsuit, I had intended to help, but I might not be able to at the moment. If I haven’t returned in a week, could you ask Callum to find Amelia a good lawyer?”

As Rosalie uttered these words, they landed on Amelia like an unexpected gust of wind, immediately jolting Lillian’s senses. The latter could not help but react with a flurry of questions, each one more urgent than the last. “What’s happening, Rosalie? What’s gone wrong? You won’t be able to make it after a week? Is Jonathan holding you against your will?”

Lillian’s barrage of questions left Rosalie in a state of bewildered uncertainty, unsure how to respond.

With a deep breath, Rosalie eventually mustered a reply, “I’ll deal with the matter between me and Jonathan. Don’t worry about me. Also… if it’s possible, do lend Amelia a hand if you can.”

Having spoken her piece, Rosalie ended the call.

Jonathan’s tone remained cool and detached as he spoke, “Even at a time like this, your thoughts are still consumed with helping Amelia?”

With her gaze lowered, Rosalie replied softly, “It’s the least I can do.” Nonetheless, despite her efforts, it was likely that Amelia’s lawsuit was heavily weighted toward an unfavorable outcome.

Amelia’s prior criminal record loomed ominously over

of overwhelming odds, Rosalie’s resolve to fight for Amelia’s cause remained unshaken. She dialed Amelia’s number, briefly explaining the delay, hinting that she might be unable to handle the case for some time. She assured Amelia that, if necessary, Lillian and Callum were ready

something happened?” Amelia

may not be able to video call him for

presence. “Jonathan, can’t you allow me to

from her hand. He then asked, “Do you

puzzled by

name. It is known as the ‘Room

frown at the revelation. The name sent shivers down Rosalie’s spine,

you know why it’s called

her head. How

on Jonathan’s face as he activated a switch on the shelf in front of him. The glass case housing a long sword slowly opened, revealing an

and lifted the

“Do

you

sight. The sword had always exuded a palpable menace since

love with a

the tale with casual nonchalance as if

Rosalie

that the woman had fallen in love with the man

fathomed that the woman had used the same sword to take the life of the man she

could not help but wonder about the motives behind this grisly act. Was it fueled by shame, guilt,

remorse?

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