Chapter 10
“As long as you steer clear of illicit activities, why would I ever be disappointed?” Putting on her
socks and shoes, Rosalie headed toward the small table.
The corners of Jonathan’s lips curled up as he gazed at her figure, his eyes glittering subtly. He
murmured, “Do hold onto those expectations, Rosie.”
Ever since that night at the club, Loretta had been on edge. After all, Jason’s behavior that night
was rather unusual. Moreover, he no longer appeared on set since the very next day. Two days
later, even the director was switched out.
The film crew’s exnation regarding the changes was ambiguous, but Loretta somehow sensed
that the director’s recement had something to do with Jason and maybe even Rosalie.
A few dayster, she was shocked to hear that Jason was severely injured and hospitalized and
that his right hand was suspected to be disabled permanently. If she remembered correctly, that
very hand was the one he had used to p Rosalic.
Panic surged within Loretta. She pondered, “What in the world is going on? The way Mr. Holt’s
attitude toward Rosalie changed after that phone call and this dire situation he’s in now… Could all
this be a mere coincidence? Or does Rosalie really have a powerful backer supporting her? But if
she does, why would she be cleaning the roads so pathetically?”
Loretta couldn’t help but share the incidents that unfolded at the club that day with her
parents/When Gordon learned that Loretta had asked Rosalie to be an escort, he shot her a re.
“How could you let your sister do such a thing? Our family is
still—”
“She just asked Rosalie to apany them for a drink. Besides, Loretta did that for the family. Our
family can only look forward to better days when Loretta seeds. Are you seriously nning to
rely on Rosalie, an ex-convict?” Caitlin. interrupted.
Gordon’s demeanor turned gloomy at that, but he didn’t say anything more.
“Dad, did Rosie really find a backer? Otherwise, how could Mr. Holt let her off the hook? He’s even
hospitalized now!”
Loretta eximed.
Of course, Gordon was clueless as well.
Caitlin chimed in. “You’re her father, so you should ask her and make sure. If she really has a
backer, she should at least. inform the family. My concern is she might have been lured into some
shady business, and she might get our family involved in the mess! She’s an ex-convict. We don’t
know what kind of people she met there!”
As Caitlin spoke, she grew more convinced of her own spections. She thought, “How could
Rosalie possibly find a backer, considering the state that she’s in? She’s most likely involved with
shady individuals who have no qualms about getting jailed!”
Hearing Caitlin’s words, Gordon said sternly. “She better not! If she brings any disgrace upon this
family again. I will break her legs!”
While Rosalie was waiting for Jon toe back for dinner in her rental home after cooking, the
doorbell rang. The moment she opened the door, she saw Gordon, Caitlin, and Loretta.
As the three of them stormed into the rental home, Gordon did not hesitate to confront her. “Did you
acquaint yourself with some shady people in the prison? Listen, if you dare risk our family’s
reputation, I’ll teach you a hard lesson!”
“What did I do to deserve this?” Rosalie looked at her father coldly.
“Did you have someone break Mr. Holt’s hand? He only wanted you to apany him for a drink
and did nothing else. How could you be so cruel? Did you not learn anything from being in prison?
You think you’re above all now because you met some gangsters in there?” Gordon shouted.
Rosalie sneered and retaliated, “Well, what goes aroundes around. And if you think there is
nothing wrong with being amescort, then have your favorite Loretta do it rather than letting her
scheme against me!”
“That’s what you owe her! If it weren’t for you, she-”
“If it weren’t for me, did you think she would have been chosen for that female lead role?” Rosalie
retorted. “So, drop the narrative that I owe her. I’ve never been indebted to her!”
“Rosie, I never med you for anything. You don’t have to talk to Dad like that,” Loretta interjected,
feigning a pitiful demeanor.
Caitlin hurriedlyforted Loretta and looked at Rosalie with displeasure. “Rosalie, don’t take out
your anger on your sister. Your father only hopes to steer you away from trouble. Another prison
term would tarnish our family’s name!”
“Why bother telling her all this? Anyway, Rosalie, go to Mr. Holt right away and ask for forgiveness
no matter what it takes. Don’t drag Loretta down because of this matter. Do you hear me? If you
dare to ruin her future again, you’ll be sorry!” Gordon ordered.
Rosalie found the situation ridiculous. She thought, “Does he really think he can control my every
move? Or is his bias clouding his judgment, causing him to neglect everything else?”
“I won’t apologize. You can go back now. You’re not wee here, Rosalie said.
Hearing this, Gordon snarled angrily, “How dare you disobey me!” He raised his hand, aiming a p
at Rosalie.
Rosalie instinctively wanted to step back, but the moment she moved her foot, a burst of pain came
from her ankle.
Her injury from the electric scooter ident was not fully recovered yet.
As Gordon’s hand descended, Rosalie braced for the p. Right at that moment, another hand
intervened, halting Cordon’s movement by grabbing his hand mid-air.
“Jon!” Rosalie couldn’t help but call out. She didn’t expect him toe back at this time.
Jonathan looked at the three uninvited guests icily. He had read Rosalie’s information and therefore
knew that they were her Tather, stepmother, and half-sister.
“Get out.” He uttered coldly.
“Who are you to interfere when I’m teaching my own daughter a lesson? Let go!” Gordon yelled
furiously, feeling as if his hand was about to break from Jonathan’s grip..
Soon after, Gordon got more than he bargained for. Jonathan threw him out of the rental home
forcefully.
Caitlin and Loretta hurried outside and helped Gordon up.
“Rosalie, you’re just going to watch this man do this to your father?” Caitlin reprimanded.
“Who is he?” Gordon gritted his teeth with hatred and continued, “Impressive, Rosalie. Fresh out of
prison and you’ve already hooked up with a man…”
Gordon’s voice paused abruptly when he sensed a terrifying aura from the man before him. He felt
as if he was being targeted by a fierce predator. One more word from him, and the man would kill
him right away.
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Bang!
Rosalie mmed the apartment door shut.