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.

what Fiona was saying and suspected that Fiona would have preferred it if she hadn’t returned.

matters to handle, it’s natural to involve our own family,” Fiona replied with

help but admire Fiona. Fiona could still act like nothing had ever come between them despite their past

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

feel uneasy under Rosalie’s scrutiny, As the elevator arrived, she

as the elevator doors

the elevator doors slowly closed, Rosalie couldn’t help but think, “Our own family… I’m afraid Fiona never truly considered me a part of her family, and now

to the parking lot when a figure suddenly hugged her tightly from behind. “You seem to be

as her ex-husband, Joseph Hill.

ordinary, not nearly as appealing as Calvin’s. Moreover, Joseph’s appearance and family background didn’t measure

hint of disgust flashing in her eyes. “I already gave you money

better now than you did before. It seems Calvin is willing to

had come to her some time ago, demanding money and even threatening to post her old photos on the Internet if she didn’t comply. He wanted everyone

unflattering light, especially some intimate shots taken with Joseph in the past.

ever posted online, not to mention the potential consequences if Calvin were to see them, they would undoubtedly become a stain on her reputation if she ever hoped to become

a sum of

that would be the end of it, but Joseph kept coming back, demanding more money. Each time, however, he would only give her

can pay,”

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

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

was a considerable amount, far more than he had ever dared to imagine.

of them at once,” Joseph

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