Novels by Rose Rose

The apartment door slammed shut.Emma stood with her back to Jonathan, her hand still gripping her bag. Her chest rose and fell—not from exhaustion, but from the anger she had been holding back.“We need to talk,” Jonathan said coldly.Emma placed her bag on the sofa, then turned around. “There’s nothing left for us to talk about. We’re clearly no longer on the same path, Jonathan.”“Don’t start making trouble again. Next month, we’re still getting married!” Jonathan snapped, staring at her sharply.Emma turned her head. “Married? Next month?”“Yes. We’ll get married according to Grandpa’s wishes.”“You can’t be selfish,” Emma shot back. “Grandpa gave that decision to me. Whatever choice I make, he will accept it.”“Are you sure you can really cancel our wedding plans?” Jonathan sneered. He was certain Emma wouldn’t have the heart to disappoint his grandfather.“Of course. I deliberately stalled earlier so I could find a way to talk to Grandpa.”“That’s enough, Emma! We’re going throu

A week later…Emma had grown used to going home when the sky was nearly changing colors. Over the past seven days, her life had been swallowed by Alex’s rhythm—fast, cold, leaving no room to breathe. She was always by his side, taking notes, organizing, remembering, making sure everything ran perfectly.Personal secretary.Not merely a title. More than a written contract.She worked overtime almost every day. And almost every day, Alex demanded more, as if Emma’s time belonged entirely to him. And Emma… swallowed it all without complaint.That ten billion rupiah had changed her position. Not only financially, but mentally as well. She didn’t dare let her guard down. Didn’t dare forget that all this exhaustion came at a price.Today, for the first time, Alex allowed her to leave on time.“You can go,” Alex said without lifting his head from the documents in front of him. “We have a meeting at eight tomorrow.”“Yes, sir,” Emma replied briefly.Inside the taxi, Emma stared at her phone s

It was already late at night when Emma stepped out through the gates of the grand house.The sky hung dark above her, the cold air creeping in slowly, making her shoulders shiver.She stood by the roadside, waiting for a taxi that never came.One minute.Two minutes.Ten minutes passed.Not a single vehicle stopped.Emma let out a long breath. With heavy steps, she began walking along the sidewalk. Her heels clicked softly against the damp asphalt, keeping time with her chaotic thoughts.Step by step, her mind drifted far back into the past.She had been only ten years old when her first world collapsed.Her mother died.Not even a full week into mourning, her father brought another woman home—Sophia—along with a young girl named Rose. From that day on, Emma’s life changed drastically.The father who had once been gentle and always defended her slowly grew distant. Every decision sided with his new wife. Every accusation directed at Emma was believed without question.Sophia and Rose

City lights shimmered beyond the taxi window. Emma leaned her head back, closed her eyes, trying to push away the exhaustion that had piled up since morning.Her phone vibrated, forcing her to open her eyes.Mama Sophia.Emma stared at the screen for a few seconds before finally swiping the green icon.“Yeah, Mom?”“Emma, where are you?” her stepmother’s voice sounded sweet. Too sweet.“On the way home. Just got off work.”“Oh, good. Mama wants you to have dinner at home. It’s been so long since you came back,” Sophia continued gently, as if they were a perfectly harmonious family.Emma let out a slow breath. She knew what this invitation meant.“Is something going on?” Emma asked cautiously.“Nothing at all. We all miss you. It’s been a long time since we gathered together,” Sophia replied quickly. “Your father really wants to see you too.”The word father made Emma’s chest feel heavy.“I’m tired, Mom.”“It’s just dinner, Emma. Is it really that hard to come home once in a while for

Lunch break was always the noisiest time in the company cafeteria.Emma sat among her coworkers, staring at her food without any real intention of touching it.“Do you realize,” one of the female employees said, leaning forward, “our new boss is just too… perfect.”“Not perfect,” another replied quickly. “Dangerous.”“Cold. His stare feels like it can read people’s minds.”“And arrogant,” another added, followed by a small laugh.Jenny chewed slowly. “That’s not arrogance. That’s god-level confidence.”Emma swallowed hard.“I heard a new rumor,” one woman whispered, lowering her voice. “Mr. Alex wants to hire a personal secretary.”“Huh? Seriously?”“Yes. They say he doesn’t want just anyone.”“So that means he’ll choose one of us?” Their eyes lit up.“Obviously, every female employee will be hoping for it.”Emma lowered her head. Her heartbeat suddenly became irregular.“Why do you look so unenthusiastic?” Jenny nudged her lightly. “It’s weird. You’re the only one who doesn’t seem ex

“Tomorrow night we have to attend together,” Jonathan said casually, as if he were talking about an ordinary dinner.Emma turned quickly. “Attend where?”“My Uncle Alex’s welcome-back party.”That name struck her chest without warning.“What?” Her voice nearly caught. “Uncle Alex?”Emma drew in a deep breath, still unable to believe the huge problem waiting right in front of her. If only everyone knew she had slept with her fiancé’s uncle.Jonathan didn’t notice the change in her expression. “The Clayton family is throwing a big party. Uncle Alex just returned from overseas and officially replaced Grandpa as CEO.”Emma clenched her fingers together on her lap. Her breathing felt short.“But… I don’t think I can come tomorrow,” she said carefully. “I have an important event.”Jonathan let out a small laugh. “Don’t be ridiculous. You’re my fiancée. Everyone knows that.”“That’s exactly why—”“We have to go together,” Jonathan cut in. “Soon enough, you’ll officially be part of the Clayto