The police quickly escorted everyone from Jack''s vi, including the women. Rose knew that the news would soon reach the Finch family, and they wouldn''t just sit by idly.


    "So, how was it? Were the stars beautiful?" Emily asked as Rose stepped away from the telescope. Having already notified her subordinates, Emily was now waiting for their report. "They look great! Really beautiful!" Rose replied, feeling a sense of satisfaction from watching Jack being taken away by the police.


    However, her worry about the Finch family''s potential retaliation made her response seem absent-minded.


    Clover and Emily noticed her unease but didn''t press her further. "How about we have some drinks?" Clover suggested.


    Before Rose could respond, Emily chimed in. "Yes. It''s Mr. Xanth''s first time staying here, so let''s take this opportunity to celebrate his new move and enjoy some of the excellent wine in his cer!"


    With such a reason, Rose couldn''t refuse. They headed downstairs, and Emily went to the wine cer before returning with a few of the finest bottles.


    The woman who Rose had rescued seemed to be slowly recovering from the effects of the drugs she had been given. Perhaps due to her narrow escape, she inadvertently drank a bit more than she should have.


    "Ro... Rose? Can I call you Rose too?" the woman asked, her eyes still holding a cautious look despite her intoxicated state. She wanted to call Rose by her name but feared she wasn''t worthy. "Of course, you can," Rose replied, meeting the woman''s gaze.


    Receiving Rose''s approval, the woman''s face lit up with a bright smile. "Thank you, Rose. My name is Sadie Luxe. About Yvonne..." Sadie''s eyes dimmed as she mentioned Yvonne.


    The haunting memory of Yvonne lying on the ground at the celebration party came rushing back to her, filling her with guilt.


    She could vaguely piece together what Yvonne had gone through that night. To avoid being vited by Jack, Yvonne had chosen to jump out of a window.


    Tonight, Sadie had nearly faced the same fate. If it weren''t for Rose, she was certain she wouldn''t have escaped Jack''s clutches. She shuddered to think of what her life would have been like afterward. She thought, "Rose has saved me. But Yvonne..."


    "Is she okay?" Sadie finally asked, unable to contain her concern.


    Thinking of Yvonne lying in the hospital bed, covered in injuries, yet always smiling andforting everyone despite her pain, Rose felt a pang of sorrow. "She''s... alive," she said, her voice tinged with sadness.


    Hearing that Yvonne was still alive, Sadie sighed in relief, yet her expression remained solemn. She knew from Rose''s demeanor that Yvonne''s condition was likely far from good.


    Sadie raised her ss and clinked it against Rose''s before dering with resolve, "She''ll get better."


    These words seemed to inject a bit of hope into Rose''s heart. Rose met Sadie''s eyes and firmly repeated her words. "She''ll get better."


    She was confident that the ever-optimistic Yvonne would recover.


    Clover and Emily did not interrupt the conversation between Rose and Sadie, nor did they inquire about Yvonne or the meaning behind Sadie''s plea for help. After all, they could easily piece together the events with Emily''s investigation and somemon sense. Since the women had drunk alcohol, Clover insisted they stay the night, given the vi had plenty of rooms. Emily arranged amodation for them and then shared the information she had gathered with Clover.


    "Jack Finch..." Clover was seated by the window in his bedroom, freshly showered and dressed in a loosely fastened bathrobe.


    The night light entuated his handsome features, giving him a captivating and dangerous allure. Even Emily, who was used to seeing him daily, found herself momentarily captivated.


    She quickly regained herposure and focused on the information at hand, effectively shifting her attention.


    "I didn''t expect Jack to be part of the Finch family. Rose is quite bold," shemented, unable to hide her admiration for Rose.


    Jack, who presented himself as a polished professional within the family business, was actually an idle yboy with some disturbing tendencies.


    Emily flipped through the file. "Jack''s rtionships have always seemed consensual on the surface. But about a year ago, he was seen frequently with apany employee, who soon disappeared without a trace." She continued, "Two years ago, he dated a florist, and not long after, she also vanished."


    She flipped through more pages. "Three years ago..." Emily recounted her findings from the investigation.


    "Jack seems to have a pattern. He has a different girl each year, and they all disappear shortly after meeting him. There might be more to this story, but we''ll need a thorough investigation to find out."


    Emily was impressed with how much they had uncovered in just a few hours. However, she hesitated before asking, "Jack is from the Finch family. Are you sure we want to dig deeper?"


    She already knew what Clover''s answer would be. As expected, he didn''t hesitate. "Yes. Investigate further and do it quickly. But first, we need to handle the matter that''s troubling Rose."


    Understanding immediately, Emily nodded. "With Jack''s arrest, the Finch family will likely act swiftly to get him out.


    "Jack won''t take tonight''s events lightly, and even if he doesn''t retaliate directly, those trying to help him might target Rose and the other women."


    She had considered all possible scenarios. Clover looked at her, noting the meticulous care she took in nning. His gaze softened slightly as he appreciated her thoroughness and reliability.


    Emily didn''t notice the subtle change


    nèt


    in Clover''s gaze. She knew that he would see things through once he decided to get involved. Their long-standing rapport meant she could handle most of the details without his constant oversight.


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    "Although the Xanth family isn''t based in Regalia, they''ve maintained some connections over the years. Keeping Jack detained shouldn''t be too difficult, but it might require your intervention," Emily suggeste


    Clover snapped back to attention. "Arrange a dinner meeting," he instructed, quickly shifting his gaze away as if to dismiss any personal thoughts.


    His focus returned to the matter at hand, and he frowned. "As for the Finch family..." He paused, his voice growing colder. "Let Jonathan know about Jack''s actions tonight."


    "Jonathan, the recently appointed


    head of the Finch family?" Emily mused. She was surprised by this decision but epted the


    instruction without question.


    "Understood, I''ll handle it as you''ve directed. You should rest now."


    As Emily turned to leave, Clover called out, "Wait."


    She looked back, meeting Clover''s gorgeous eyes.


    "Stay," he said, leaning back in his chair and extending an inviting arm toward her.