No one else had had the courage to delve so deeply into the mystery.
With a sudden spark of interest, Rose decided to consult an experienced private investigator with a reputation in
the business. What she discovered sent shockwaves through her. Not only had Reese and Lukas received the
marriage certificate, but Lukas had also been on a blind date with Rona. What Rose couldn't have predicted was
the revelation that Lukas was the second young master in the prestigious Van Eimeren family.
With this newly discovered information, it suddenly made sense as to why people had treated Lukas with such
awe and respect.
Rose couldn't bring herself to let go. After all, this was a great opportunity and one she couldn't afford to let pass
her by.
However, Rose was no fool; she knew that the enemy of her enemy could becan ally. Since Rona had gone
on a blind date with Lukas, it was unlikely that she would be too fond of Reese. While Rose had a plan in place for
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdealing with Reese, she also saw the potential benefits of Rona stirring up the already troubled waters.
As Rose shared her thoughts with Rona, there was a change in Rona's expression. "Rose, letreturn the favor
by giving you sadvice. Don't let your imagination run wild, my dear. Do you, a humble girl from a rural
background, think you can stand on the slevel as someone like me, an affluent A-list celebrity? It's almost
laughable, don't you think?"
Rose remained unperturbed by Rona's words, maintaining an innocent expression. "Oh, Ms. Young, I'm not
challenging you. I'm just stating the facts."
Based on her investigation, Rose knew that Rona did not know about Reese and Lukas' marriage certificate.
What she didn't know was how that piece of information could be so upsetting to someone as self-confident and
wealthy as Rona.
Rona had no patience for Rose's pretense of being vulnerable. Even though there had been rumors about Rose's
involvement with Lukas, she hadn't taken them too seriously. As for Lukas, well, she had a soft spot for him.
However, Lukas was Emily's ex-boyfriend, and Emily was Rona's best friend. Rose was unaware of the complex
dynamics at play. Rona had too much on her plate to act in a reckless manner.
And so, in spite of her dislike for Reese, Rona had refrained from doing anything too drastic.
With a disdainful look at Rose, Rona turned to leave. But Rose's soft voice stopped her. "Ms. Young, don't leave so
quickly. I haven't finished talking yet. Even though Mr. Strakovski has been a disappointment to you in the past, |
understand that your feelings for him are genuine. However, what you may not be aware of is that Reese and Mr.
Strakovski have already tied the knot. He now has a family that may be beyond your imagination. In the cut-
throat world of the entertainment industry, being labeled a "home-wrecker" can be a career-ending move."
Rona was about to leave, but Rose's words stopped her in her tracks. She turned around to face Rose again, her
face contorted with anger. "What did you say? Lukas and Reese are married?"
Rona had previously thought that Reese was just Lukas' current partner. However, she hadn't been able to forget
the humiliation that she had suffered at the charity dinner and the inexplicable favor that Lukas had shown
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmReese. She had suspected that Reese held a special place in Lucas' heart, but now it seemed to be even deeper -
they were married!
She couldn't help but wonder if Emily was aware of this. Until now, Emily had kept her feelings for Lukas to
herself. But with them having recently broken up, she couldn't help but wonder if Emily had pushed her to
confront Reese for a reason. If Emily didn't know about Lukas and Reese getting married, it would be absolutely
devastating.
These thoughts darkened Rona's expression.
Rose continued to speak, her voice tinged with sympathy, "Ms. Young, | heard about your blind date with Mr.
Strakovski. It must have cas a shock to you. You may not have realized that the Strakovski family is not
completely happy with Reese as their daughter-in-law, so they arranged a blind date for him with you." Feeling
like a pawn in someone else's game, Rona was now seething with anger. She glared at Rose with a mixture of
resentment and determination, her eyes narrowing. "Don't think for a second that | don't see through your
intentions. Walk away and don't try to manipulate me. Using my emotions to achieve your goals? You're smart,
but you're also young!"