LOGINRose entered the mansion with her handbag over one shoulder, still thinking about everything that had happened at Alex's villa. Her mind was crowded with questions, and whenever she remembered the kisses they had shared, her cheeks warmed despite her efforts to remain composed. She was so distracte
Eventually, Rose put the tablet aside. Alex looked at her. "Are you alright?" She nodded, though her thoughts were moving too quickly for her to answer immediately. Then, before she could reconsider, she leaned forward and kissed him. Alex went completely still. For a fraction of a second, he se
She looked directly at him. "Can you tell me more about myself? You said we were together, but I don't remember you. I don't remember our relationship or anything about the life we shared. I want to understand what happened to me. Why can't I remember anything?" Alex remained quiet for a moment bef
Rose had been unusually distracted since her encounter with Alex King. Even after returning to the Black mansion, she couldn't stop thinking about the man who had appeared in the conference room and claimed to be her boyfriend. His expression when she failed to recognize him had stayed with her, as
Rose looked at him. Slowly, almost without thinking, she reached out her hand. But just before her fingers could touch his, she hesitated. Something instinctive made her pull back and move closer to Hayden instead. Alex noticed and the small movement caused something inside him to twist painfull
The declaration settled over the conference room, leaving everyone momentarily stunned. Derek lowered his eyes, while the Black Corporation executives and the members of Alex’s team exchanged startled glances. None of them had expected Alex King to make such a possessive claim in the middle of a b
Their waiter arrived shortly after, handing them both leather-bound menus. They placed their orders — grilled salmon for Mr. Reyes and a plate of lemon herb chicken with roasted vegetables for Rose — along with two glasses of sparkling water. With the formalities out of the way, their conversation
Later That Day – School Library, Quiet Section. The library was quiet, filled only with the faint hum of the air conditioner and the gentle rustle of pages. Most students were at lunch, but Rose remained seated at the far end near the tall arched window, surrounded by opened books and notes. She
The next day. It was still early in the school day, just before the second bell. The halls buzzed faintly with the murmur of students heading to first period, but Victoria wasn't in class. She excused herself with the calm assurance of someone used to moving unnoticed—just a quiet nod and a vague
Inside the office, Lopez shut the door with a sharp click, crossing to her desk. “Jesse,” she said, folding her hands, “I’m going to ask this once—who told you to start those rumors?” Jesse’s breath hitched. “I… I don’t know what you’re—” “Stop,” Lopez interrupted, her voice slicing clean through.







