The Ceo’s Convict Wife by Jennifer Mike novel Chapter 438

Chapter 438 

He narrowed his eyes and asked, “Why not?” 

It was because that was her last trace of dignity. Even though her pride had been shattered and left in pieces, she didn’t want it to be trampled on again. “Because the family I want is not someone like you. To me, you can be a creditor, a stranger, or a superior, but you can never be my family!” 

The word “family” was special to her. It was something she had longed for since childhood. 

Therefore, she couldn’t let him trample on that word. 

His gaze was sharp, filled with a chilling intensity, like razor blades cutting into her. 

She didn’t avoid his gaze, just calmly looking at him, silently telling him he would never be her family. 

Suddenly, he laughed in anger, a dazzling and mocking smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “Then let’s make a bet. I bet that one day you will want me to be your family again and ask me to call 

you ‘Rosie”” 

Her body trembled involuntarily. He said it with such certainty as if it were bound to happen in the future. 

“That day will never come.” That was the answer she gave him. 

After Jonathan left the rental home, he exited the residential area, and Carlos was waiting not far away. When he saw Jonathan coming out, he rushed forward and asked, “Mr. Youngblood, are you heading back to the Youngblood residence?” 

“Yes,” Jonathan answered indifferently. “What did you find out from those two people?” 

“All I know now is that they have received money from someone to deal with Ms. Leighton. They were told to keep Ms. Leighton in the hospital for at least a while. However, they only contacted the person who paid them over the phone and the money was transferred directly to their accounts. They never met the person personally,” Carlos said, reporting the results of his investigation. 

In other words, more time was needed to find the mastermind behind it. 

“Keep investigating,” Jonathan ordered coldly. 

“Got it,” Carlos replied and got into the car with Jonathan. 

“Send someone to protect her in secret. Never let her encounter danger like today,” he said. “Also, find out if she has any recent conflicts with anyone.” 

Carlos quickly agreed again. As he looked out the window at Jonathan’s perfect side profile, Carlos couldn’t help but sigh in 

his heart. 

It seemed that Jonathan was still not over Rosalie. 

He couldn’t understand what kind of charm Rosalie had to make Jonathan, even after their breakup, still unable to let go and 

move on. 

The next day, Rosalie went to work with her eyebags and reported to Lawrence about her inquiries with Aubrielle and Lina the previous day. 

Lawrence’s view was in line with hers. 

They could bring it to court, but whether it would be accepted was at the discretion of the judge due to lack of conclusive 

evidence. 

They also discussed the possibility of the police reopening the case, which remained uncertain. 

“I’ll go to the police station again.” Lawrence looked at Rosalie’s prominent dark circles and said, “Thank you for your hard work. You must be tired from working on the case. I’ll give you a day off today. Go get some rest.” Rosalie knew Lawrence had misunderstood. In fact, she hadn’t been sleeping well because of Jonathan. Nevertheless, Lawrence was more understanding than she had expected, which eased her worries. 

Since Rosalie had a day off, she decided to visit Amelia and Aiden. After all, they would be leaving Strico soon. 

However, as she walked to the office building’s entrance, she noticed a luxury car pulling up and a woman in designer clothes getting out of the vehicle. 

It was Fiona. 

Rosalie was a little surprised, and Fiona spotted her now. She immediately walked over and said, “Rosalie, what a coincidence! I was thinking of looking for you, and here you are!” 

Speaking of which, Fiona had found out about Rosalie working here as an assistant lawyer through a guy named Kayden, whom she had met at the nightclub last time. 

“So what if she used to be the most promising lawyer? Now she’s merely an assistant, Fiona sneered in her heart. However, 

she continued to play nice on the surface. “Do you have time? Let’s talk.” 

“Is there anything we need to talk about?” Rosalie asked. She and Fiona had never gotten along well since their youth. Besides, she studied and later worked in Strico. They had very little interaction over the years and were not close. 

“Of course. If you’re busy, I can explain it to your firm myself. I’m sure your firm won’t be unreasonable and make time for me,” Fiona said confidently. She seemed to think that the people at the firm would believe whatever she said!