Chapter 467 Jonathan Made His Move Bella's head throbbed as she shouted at the officer.
"What nonsense are you talking about? What do you mean his case is clear, and bail can't be granted? What do you mean he won't be getting out anytsoon?" Her loud outburst attracted numerous curious glances. Emerging from the chief's office with a serious expression, Jorge heard the commotion and hurried over. Bella spotted him immediately. "Jorge, tell them I can take Jack home!" she demanded, arms crossed, waiting for him to handle the situation.
However, Jorge remained still, his eyes apologetic.
"Jorge..." Bella's voice trembled with frustration.
Afraid that she would cause an even bigger scene, Jorge pulled her aside. "Mrs. Finch, please cto my office. We need to talk about Mr. Finch's situation." Bella glanced at him but didn't refuse. Once inside Jorge's office, she slammed her bag onto a chair and demanded sharply, "What's going on?" Jorge sighed. "Mrs. Finch, I had everything set up for Jack's release. It was all clear. But then-" "But what?" Bella's patience was wearing thin.
Jorge hesitated before continuing, "But the chief suddenly took an interest in the case. He made it clear this situation is more serious than just an illicit gathering and drug use.
"Someone testified that Jack misled those women into thinking they were spending the night with him last night when it was with his friends." Bella's face darkened. She knew Jack enjoyed these kinds of amusements. "But these are all small matters..." she began.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"These are not small matters," Jorge interrupted, shaking his head. "The Finch and Maize families have the power to suppress these issues, but it's evident someone doesn't want this matter to be buried." "Someone doesn't want it buried? Who could that be?" Bella fumed inwardly, her body trembling with rage.
Her immediate suspicion fell on Jonathan. If he was indeed involved, she feared that resolving the matter could prove to be far more challenging than anticipated.
Meanwhile, Jonathan was on his way back to the Finch Manor. He had just finished a call with Rose, confirming that she had safely arrived at the Young family's hospital. Finley and Leonard were in the car with him. Seated in the front passenger seat, Leonard reported on the task Jonathan had assigned him.
"The surveillance at Royal Garden has been handled. Any traces of Mrs. Finch have been erased. You can rest assured, Mr. Finch. A top-notch hacker did the job. Even if the footage is examined, no traces will be found." Jonathan nodded. "Good." He knew it was crucial not to leave any evidence behind.
He suddenly realized that he had been so preoccupied with Ezra's situation that he had neglected Rose and had not followed up on Yvonne's incident. The fact that Rose had confronted Jack spoke volumes about the potential implications. The person involved in Yvonne's fall that night was, in fact, Jack. If there had been no evidence, Rose wouldn't have acted rashly. Her actions the previous night, however, left Jonathan feeling uneasy.
The thought of Rose facing Jack alone and the potential consequences made him shudder.
Leonard's voice broke through his thoughts. "Mr. Finch, I called Mr. Chambers and asked him to handle Jack's matter thoroughly.
"Mr. Chambers mentioned quite a few people are interested in this case. But apart from you, who else could have called? Could it be Mr. Young?" Leonard's speculation was understandable. Those concerned about the matter would likely be doing so for Rose. In Regalia, besides Jonathan, only Miles from the Young family would have that level of concern. However, Jonathan knew it wasn't Miles. The person had to be someone else.
A peculiar glint appeared in his eyes. He then addressed Finley. "Select a few of your most trusted and capable men from the Azure Clan to protect Rose." Without waiting for Finley's response, he continued, "Protect her discreetly. Don't let her notice, or she might feel uncomfortable." "Understood, Mr. Finch," Finley replied.
He and Leonard exchanged a glance, both recognizing the thorough care Jonathan always took when it cto Rose.
Meanwhile, the person Leonard mentioned, Warren Chambers, was sitting in a coffee shop with Clover. They had arranged to have breakfast together, a meal that had stretched into several hours. Warren was well aware of the powerful family behind Clover. He found himself reminiscing about past connections.
"The last tI saw your uncle was over 20 years ago. It's been so long. He might have forgotten what I look like." His relationship with the Xanth family stemmed from Clover's uncle, who had saved Warren's life back in the day. So, when Clover called early in the morning to invite him to breakfast, Warren rescheduled his entire morning to make it.
The breakfast turned into a leisurely affair, extending until now.
"Uncle Elijah is still the same. When he heard I was coming to Regalia, he remindedto find you if I needed anything. He said you two share a bond forged in life-and-death situations," Clover said with a smile. Warren felt a wave of emotion at the mention of their bond. "Yes. Elijah saved my life," he said, taking a sip of coffee. Reflecting on the matters Clover had brought up during their conversation, Warren assured him "Don't worry, Clover. I will personally ensure that Jack's past deeds are thoroughly investigated. If there's any wrongdoing, the law will not let him go unpunished." "Thank you, Uncle Warren," Clover responded, lifting his cup in a gesture of respect and gratitude.
Their conversation continued amiably, punctuated by moments of shared memories and mutual respect.
Warren felt a sense of closeness to Clover upon hearing him say "Uncle Warren". As such, he didn't conceal the conversation he had with Jonathan's assistant earlier.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Clover, this matter has also caught the attention of Mr. Jonathan. Is it related to the Ms. Young you mentioned earlier?" Clover merely smiled in response, opting not to say too much about Rose. Jonathan's involvement didn't surprise him.
After all, he had deliberately let Jonathan know about Jack's deeds. Jonathan had acted swiftly, making his regard for Rose clear.
Meanwhile, Jonathan's car pulled up outside the Finch Manor. He had received word that Yosef had m e returned to the manor early in the morning to have breakfast with Eleanor. Jonathan's visit was specifically aimed at Yosef. He stepped through the entrance to find Yosef and Eleanor tending to the flowers in the garden. Ever since Jonathan becthe head of the Finch family, Yosef often sought to make his presence felt, especially around Eleanor.
Upon seeing Jonathan, Yosef greeted him warmly from a distance. "Jonathan! What brings you here? It's almost lunchtime. I suppose you'll be staying to have lunch with your m grandmother, right?" Given Jonathan's busy schedule, particularly with the recent incident at the art exhibition involving Ezra, he hadn't been back to the manor in a while. Yosef was confident Jonathan wouldn't stay for lunch. Jonathan approached, first greeting Eleanor before turning to Yosef. "Uncle Yosef, are you staying for lunch?" "Of course!" Yosef replied with a broad smile.
Jonathan had expected this response. However, he furrowed his brow slightly.
"I thought you might not have the time, Uncle Yosef. But don't worry about Jack's situation With the Finch family's influence in Regalia, we can handle it even if he's committed a serious offense."