Chapter 268

“By the way, I wonder what your relationship with Jonathan is. Would you mind telling us and satisfy our curiosity?” Jasmine asked.

Rosalie wore a faint smile as she responded, “That’s a personal matter. I don’t think it is appropriate to talk about it.”

As soon as she said this, the three women’s expressions changed. Chelsea, the daughter of the convenience store chain chairman, immediately responded, “What you just said is quite unpleasant. Is there something scandalous among us that you dare not speak of?”

Rosalie’s face darkened slightly. Even though she hoped to avoid it, there was no escaping this conversation.

Meanwhile, Lucy, the granddaughter of the hotel owner, scrutinized Rosalie’s face, furrowing her brows in contemplation.

Chelsea pressed further, “Could it be that you used improper means to get involved with Jonathan?”

Rosalie pursed her lips slightly and said, “I’m sorry, but I believe I have something to attend to. I’ll excuse myself for now.” With that, she attempted to leave.

It was obvious that these three women were clearly there to confront her, and sticking around would only lead to more complications. Rosalie figured it was best to remove herself from the situation.

However, they were not about to let her off the hook,

Chelsea stepped directly into her path, asserting, “Why the hurry to leave? How about answering our questions first? There is nothing that can’t be openly discussed. If you have nothing to hide, what harm is there in talking?”

could not be resolved amicably, and since there was no way to evade it, she could

Miss Chelsea, aren’t you? Hasn’t your family’s convenience store chain recently come under investigation for tax evasion by the tax authorities? Why don’t you start by explaining what transpired? Is it true there was tax evasion? If it’s a misunderstanding, how did it arise? I’ve also heard that the

displeased expression. The tax evasion matter had been a recent source of embarrassment for her family, and they were doing everything they could to resolve

help from Jasmine and Lucy’s families, who had connections within the tax bureau. If they were willing to help,

posing these questions, how could she possibly answer

Rosalie. “Who do you think

to only apply when it suits you. Is there a law obliging me to divulge my affairs to

raised her hand as if to slap Rosalie, but Rosalie deftly raised

center of a commotion. Just then, Lucy, who had remained silent until now, suddenly exclaimed, “I remember now! You’re Zachary’s ex-girlfriend, right? You’re the one who went to prison because

simply too unbelievable that the person responsible

were

thought you were someone important. Turns out, you’re a murderer, huh? Does Jonathan know that you’re responsible

have when Jonathan learned about her involvement in the car

oblivious to the truth. Otherwise, why would he bring Rosalie, the culprit, as his date to the

the other hand, Jasmine flashed a wry smile. “By the way, Zachary is also here at this banquet. I just saw him with Yvette.

suggestion. She immediately looked up and coincidentally

away.

out to them, “Zachary, your ex-girlfriend is here. Aren’t you

hello?”

loud, and as a result, not only Zachary but also some people around had heard them.

clear that Chelsea wanted

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