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.

regarded Fiona with a cold gaze. She didn’t quite trust what Fiona 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 our law firm to entrust us with a case,” she replied.

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

Fiona could still act like nothing had ever come between them despite their past

in a calm tone, her gaze fixed intently on

feel uneasy under Rosalie’s scrutiny, As the elevator arrived, she quickly added, “Well, I should be going. Let’s stay in touch for

that, as the elevator doors opened, Fiona rushed

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,

suddenly hugged her tightly from behind. “You seem to be doing

the voice as her

as appealing as Calvin’s. Moreover,

broke free from 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. What more do you.

Joseph leered at Fiona. “Speaking of which, you look better now than you did before. It seems Calvin is willing

disgust. Although they were divorced, Joseph had come to her some time ago, demanding money and even threatening to post her old photos on the Internet if she didn’t

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

those photos were ever posted online, not to mention the potential consequences if Calvin were to see them, they

choice but to pay a sum of money to buy the photos from

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

how much you can pay,” Joseph

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 you for the rest of my

he heard that. If things went

considerable amount, far more than he had ever dared

give you all of them

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