Chapter 69 Sorry for her, it wasn’t the Roach family (1)
The next day, Rose went to work and met Judson outside the residential area.
Isidro was nowhere to be found, only Keenan smiled respectfully at her and said, “Ms. Edwards, regarding that photo, the Roawards Group wants to give you an explanation… It won’t take up too much of your time.”
Not far behind him, the windows of the Bentley were tightly closed, making it impossible to see what was inside.
But this car belonged to Judson.
Rose sent a message to Mr. Roach initially because she didn’t want to deal with Judson.
Unexpectedly, after going round and round, it was finally his turn to see her.
But this time, Rose did not hesitate and got on the car directly.
She had let go, with a calm and serene state of mind, naturally unafraid to face it.
The moment I got on the car, my gaze swept across Judson’s familiar face.
Rose immediately averted her gaze.
Judson became thin.
In memory, whether it was his handsome and slender youth or his later
years when his features gradually became more refined…
Judson appeared to be slender and thin in stature. However, when he took off his clothes, he revealed himself as a muscular man with sculpted lines.
But Rose, now only took a quick glance and could clearly see that he had lost weight.
The cheeks were the most prominent.
His original bone mass was excellent, with a high and straight nasal root. The angle ratio from the jawbone to the chin was considered the ceiling of attractiveness.
In the past, at just the right time, there was a mesmerizing divine face that captivated everyone. But now, after losing weight, it feels like this face has shrunk a bit, almost unable to contain his prominent features.
And the pair of phoenix eyes inherited from Mrs. Roach had an even sharper and more cold, indifferent luster, while Mrs. Roach’s eyes were naturally charming and graceful, now adorned with Judson’s own colors, creating an even greater contrast than before.
Rose knew that many women were infatuated with Judson, and the most infatuated were his eyes.
Even she was no exception in the past.
When he looked at you, his expression was cold enough, but there was also a hint of charm in the corners of his eyes. The power of male
hormones collided in this contradiction, always easily hitting a woman’s heart.
Nowadays he has become thinner, his cheeks and facial features are slightly mismatched, but this feeling is even more pronounced.
There is a pathological beauty that perhaps attracted more women’s hearts and maternal instincts…
Rose thought to herself, the car accident combined with gastritis must have put a significant burden on his body.
But she also knew that the current her no longer had the qualification to care about him.
No, this qualification was given to her now, but she still refused to accept it.
What kind of flowers did all the past infatuation and devotion bloom on him?
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Shorter than the fleeting glance from Rose was the gaze that Judson fixed upon her.
He leaned diagonally in the back seat, with his elbow resting on the edge of the car window, his fingers blocking his lips, and looked shallowly outside the window.
“My dad asked me to give you an explanation. The person who leaked your parents’ photos has already been dealt with by the Roawards Group.”
Chapter 69 Sorry for her, it wasn’t the Roach family (2)
“Thank you.” Rose had only these simple two words.
The empty and quiet atmosphere faintly filled the spa cious back seat
arca.
There was a considerable distance between Judson and Rose.
The distance that Rose could not tolerate was changed to the past tense. She always seized every opportunity to stick to him.
But now, he sits far away, and there is absolutely no possibility of her getting close again.
At this moment, Judson suddenly realized that his words were so few, and his ability to express himself and his vocabulary were so lacking.
Because, apart from the matter regarding that photo, he couldn’t find a single word to talk to her.
Why didn’t he feel awkward and difficult to endure at all, even though they had been getting along for over a decade in the past? What has changed?
No, the person who changed is not him, but her.
Judson remembered that in the past, the reason why there was never any awkwardness between them was because of Rose’s warmth.
She always had endless words, narrating her life, caring about his experiences… Sometimes he even felt that she talked too much, a bit exaggerated.
As soon as the atmosphere stagnated for a moment, she would immediately find a new topic.
Chirping happily like a little bird.
Unless he stopped her with his eyes, hoping she would be quieter.
At that time, Rose would obediently keep quiet, but her passionate gaze never stopped chasing after him.
Back then, she always wore a white dress, but her whole body was filled with vibrant colors, like the rays of the sun.
But now…
Judson couldn’t help but glance at her.
Rose wore a small yellow checkered skirt today, with a Republic of China-style Western dress design.
Judson knew that she was currently living on a tight budget and couldn’t afford very expensive clothes.
But even with the poor quality fabric and design, they couldn’t hide her delicate and graceful figure. Her waist remained slender and supple like a willow, and beneath the skirt, her long and shapely legs were revealed, neither too thin nor lacking in curves…
Judson averted his gaze.
Rose was as quiet as a stranger.
She put on Mingli, but took back all the sunshine towards him.
“It’s nothing, I’ll just go first.” After a moment of silence, Rose spoke first, “Please thank Everett for me again.”
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“I’ll drop you off at work, it’s on my way,” Judson spoke briefly without waiting for her to get out of the car.
The driver, upon hearing these words, had already started the car.
Rose was stunned for a second and missed the opportunity to leave. She could only watch helplessly as the scenery outside the window receded.
“When did you get paid?” Judson asked out of the blue.
Rose looked confused.
Judson threw a card over.
“Remember to hit halfway when you throw it.”
After a few seconds, Rose chuckled, “How many ounces of broken silver does Mr. Roach lack?”
“Okay,” without waiting for Judson to say anything, Rose gracefully lifted the card, “I will top it up on time. If you dare to accept it, I dare to pay.”
Indeed, the words were spoken by her.
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Last time outside Maverick’s house, he blocked her way and in order to escape, she blurted out a random sentence.
I didn’t expect Judson to be serious.
Forget it, she didn’t bother with him either.
Just as Rose was about to put the card into her bag, the light suddenly dimmed and her body felt heavy, sinking into the seat.
Judson, rushed forward and firmly held her down.
“Can’t you speak properly now?” There was a hint of anger in his eyes, a sign of his impending rage.
Rose then shut up.
“Is this how you interact with others when you go out?” he asked, forcing her to look up. “Rose, answer me!”
Rose had to make eye contact with him.
Her eyes were veiled with a faint mist, clear yet indifferent, easily provoking Judson’s anger even more.
“Who are you trying to show off to, as if the whole world owes you? What happened to the upbringing the Roach family gave you?”
Judson also didn’t know why he had such a big temper.
Did he give her the card because he wanted her money?
He gave a step.
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Last time outside Maverick’s house, he blocked her way and in order to escape, she blurted out a random sentence.
I didn’t expect Judson to be serious.
Forget it, she didn’t bother with him either.
Just as Rose was about to put the card into her bag, the light suddenly dimmed and her body felt heavy, sinking into the seat.
Judson, rushed forward and firmly held her down.
“Can’t you speak properly now?” There was a hint of anger in his eyes, a sign of his impending rage.
Rose then shut up.
“Is this how you interact with others when you go out?” he asked, forcing her to look up. “Rose, answer me!”
Rose had to make eye contact with him.
Her eyes were veiled with a faint mist, clear yet indifferent, easily provoking Judson’s anger even more.
“Who are you trying to show off to, as if the whole world owes you? What happened to the upbringing the Roach family gave you?”
Judson also didn’t know why he had such a big temper.
Did he give her the card because he wanted her money?
He gave a step.
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But instead of coming down, she not only refused to come down but also kicked it away with one foot.
Rose couldn’t move, she could only avert her gaze.
People are really… quite interesting. How he treated you before, and you imitated him, but only achieved less than one percent, and he couldn’t stand it?
The contempt she could see was bouncing wildly in Judson’s minefield.
His voice already carried a tone of hatred, “You sent a text message, boldly demanding that the Roawards Group give you an explanation. Even if those involved in this matter have contributed to the Roawards Group, the company disposed of them without hesitation. And what about you, Rose? The Roach family has never done anything to wrong you, yet you treat their care for you so lightly!”
Rose glanced back lightly, finally facing him, “I’m sorry, but I have never been a part of the Roach family!”
All the things between her and him have already transcended the boundaries of the Roach family and the Edwards family.
She admitted that the Roach family treated her well, but Judson did not treat her well.
Even if he disposed of the high-level executives who betrayed Zhao Pian now, she wouldn’t say a word of gratitude.
She only asked him, “Where did the photo in the hands of the executive come from?”
