LOGINRose felt her heart tighten ever so slightly. She couldn't help wondering whether he was angry. "Brother Nick……." Nicholas suddenly interrupted her gently before she could continue. "I'm not angry. I'm worried." His honest answer caught her completely off guard. "Worried?" Rose looked at him in s
The cool night breeze drifted gently across the spacious balcony, carrying with it the refreshing scent of the nearby lake and gardens. Compared to the lively music, cheerful laughter, and endless conversations filling the grand ballroom, the atmosphere here was peaceful and almost serene. The soun
But his friends noticed, even Nicholas quietly observed the subtle exchange without saying a word. Benjamin smiled inwardly. Alex wasn't even trying to hide it anymore. Rose, on the other hand, deliberately avoided meeting Alex's eyes for too long. She knew perfectly well that countless people thro
After introducing Maya to Karen and leaving Ethan and Julian and Luthor deeply engrossed in a conversation about future business opportunities, Rose quietly excused herself, deciding to take a short walk around the ballroom before returning to her grandparents. She had barely taken a few steps thro
Meanwhile, Karen continued introducing Rose to several respected ladies from influential families, each conversation flowing naturally as Anne proudly remained beside her granddaughter. As Rose politely greeted another guest, her eyes instinctively wandered across the ballroom. Almost immediately,
The announcement concluded amid a thunderous round of applause that echoed throughout the magnificent ballroom. For several moments, the applause showed no signs of dying down as countless guests continued clapping, their eyes fixed on the stage where Frank, Anne, and Rose stood together. Although
The sharp ring of the school bell echoed across the campus, signaling the end of the day. Students poured out in clusters, voices overlapping in excitement, complaints, and exhaustion. Amid the crowd, Rose walked out at an unhurried pace, Sandra and Kehlani flanking her on either side. “That exam
The next day after her national exam, Rose left school without lingering. Luthor hadn’t been able to drive her that morning—he had matters to attend to at his mother’s restaurant—so Rose had taken the wheel herself. The drive home was smooth, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows across the r
The next morning, the dining room was unusually quiet. Sunlight filtered in through the tall windows, casting a soft glow over the long table as Rose adjusted her jacket. Across from her, Luthor set down his coffee and began giving her a brief but precise rundown of everything he had handled at Pe
Meanwhile, after arriving at the lobby, Luthor and Rose made his way to the waiting area to take a seat while he waited for John. Surprisingly, Luthor noticed Julia sitting alone a few seats away. She looked lost in thought, her fingers intertwined tightly in her lap. He walked toward her. “Ju







