Chapter 569

Sealing the manor would mean that everything that happened within its walls would be permanently sealed in his memory, never to be thought of again.

Jonathan walked toward the manor entrance.

From that moment on, he had decided not to return there! All his hopes and despair had been experienced within those walls, and that place would forever remain a forbidden territory for him.

Just like the woman he had once called “Rosie,” she too had eventually become a forbidden subject.

On the other hand, Rosalie was somewhat surprised by Fiona’s arrival at the law firm.

However, it turned out that Fiona had come to Lawrence for legal advice, hoping he could assist her with a defamation case. She wanted to file a lawsuit against some online users who had maliciously attacked her.

Lawrence, naturally, couldn’t turn down a potential client, especially when Fiona offered a substantial fee.

After discussing the case details, Fiona smiled and added, “Another reason I came here is because my cousin, Rosalie, works here. So, I specifically chose your firm to handle the case, which not only gives me peace of mind but also brings some business your way.”

When Lawrence heard that, he exchanged a few polite words with Fiona.

As Fiona prepared to leave, Lawrence suggested, “Rosalie, why don’t you join Fiona on her way out?”

Rosalie acknowledged and walked out of the law firm alongside Fiona.

“Rosalie, are you all right? I heard from Calvin that you’ve returned safely, and I’m really happy for you,” Fiona said.

was saying and suspected that Fiona would have preferred it if she hadn’t returned. “Fiona, I must admit that I’m surprised you came to

surprising about that? We’re a family, after all, so when I have business matters to handle, it’s natural to involve our own family,” Fiona replied with

could still act like nothing had ever come

own family?” Rosalie said in a calm tone, her

the elevator arrived, she quickly added, “Well, I should

elevator doors opened, Fiona

I’m afraid Fiona never truly considered me a part of her family, and now there may not be

way to the parking lot when a figure suddenly hugged her tightly from

recognized the voice as her ex-husband,

as Calvin’s. Moreover, Joseph’s appearance and family background didn’t measure up to

Joseph’s embrace and turned to face him, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes. “I already gave you money the last time you asked for it.

leered at Fiona. “Speaking of which, you look better now

disgust. Although they were divorced, Joseph had come to her some time ago, demanding money and even threatening to post her

especially some intimate shots

mention the potential consequences if Calvin were to see them, they would undoubtedly become a stain on her reputation

a sum of

money. Each time, however, he would only give her some of the photos, refusing to give her

much you can pay,” Joseph replied in a

all the photos. If you withhold anything, we’ll escalate things, and I’ll tell Calvin. Even if Calvin sees those intimate photos, it’s better than being blackmailed by

as he heard that. If things went wrong, he wouldn’t benefit either way.

amount, far more than

all of

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