Tom furrowed his brow upon hearing this and gently pulled his sister behind him.
"No way, I won't let Rose go with you," he said firmly.
Elliot's eyes darkened at Tom's words, and his face turned unpleasant.
He had gone to great lengths to find evidence that would prove Tom's innocence, all for Rose's sake. But as soon as Tom was acquitted, he wanted to take Rose away.
He tightened his grip on the steering wheel and was about to speak when Rose tugged at Tom's sleeve, her voice gentle as she tried to calm the situation.
"Tom, please trust me. I'll handle things with him."
For now, her main concern was Leah, who was still unwilling to leave Elliot's mansion.
Tom's dark eyes widened suddenly. "You'll handle it? Can you really handle it?"
If you could have let go of that man, you wouldn't have lost your life five years ago. If he hadn't hurt you so deeply, you wouldn't have contemplated suicide.
Tom's handsome face was filled with caution and wariness towards Elliot.
Rose gently held her brother's wrist and looked at him with determination in her eyes.
"Tom, believe me. When this is all over, I'll divorce Elliot."
This time, she wouldn't trust that scumbag again. She would live a stable life with her children and her brother.
Elliot, sitting in the driver's seat, heard her words and his gaze turned cold.
No way, he would never agree to a divorce.
He clenched his hands on the steering wheel, his handsome face icy and resolute.
Tom was still worried. "But I..."
"Tom..."
Rose squeezed her brother's hand with a stronger grip, as if conveying her unwavering determination and will.
Tom reluctantly nodded.
Rose smiled brightly at her brother. "Tom, it's getting late. You should go back and rest."
Tom agreed and couldn't help but give one last piece of advice. "Rose, please be careful and contact me immediately if anything happens."
"Okay."
Rose waved to her brother and then turned to open the back seat of the car.
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