LOGINRose paused and turned to look at Nicholas. " That….one of them is the leader of a loan shark organization that I paid off some time ago.” Nicholas didn't say anything after listening to her explanation. Edward stayed quiet, still holding Alissa. Alex didn’t respond or say anything immediatel
The hospital corridor was quiet, except for the distant sounds of hurried footsteps and the soft beeping of machines behind closed doors. Inside the private ward, both Rose and Alissa had already been treated. Clean bandages were wrapped around Rose’s wrists, and her head injury had been properly
Something changed in his expression, subtle but noticeable to those watching closely, enough for Derek behind him to pick up on it and for Cobra to react without fully understanding why. Alex stepped forward, slow and controlled, while Zane’s men instinctively raised their weapons higher. “Stop ri
The footsteps kept coming, growing louder with each second, accompanied by distant crashes and the sound of something being forced open outside. It was clear now that something was unfolding beyond the warehouse walls. Each step echoed against the concrete, sharp and deliberate, like a countdown th
The words dropped heavily into the room. Alissa froze. “Impossible…?” Her voice came out small and fragile. Zane glanced at her briefly before looking back at Rose. “Someone brought her to us and paid for this job,” he continued. “She was the one who gave us details, schedule, everything.” Ali
Rose on the other hand, remained where she was, composed, her posture relaxed in a way that didn’t match the situation at all. Beside her, Alissa sat stiffly, still shaken. Her hands were clenched together, but she leaned ever so slightly toward Rose, as if grounding herself in her presence. A f
Beatrice, who had been busy receiving a foot massage from one of the maids, sat up instantly. “What did you just say?” she asked with a surprised expression on her face as she looked at Mary. “Madam , this is not the time to sit down. I think you should go and make an appearance immediately before
As soon as they stepped outside, Leo strolled over to his sleek black motorcycle, patting the seat confidently. "Alright, hop on." He said, stretching the helmet to Rose. Rose stopped in her tracks, her arms crossing over her chest as she shot him a glare. "You’re joking." Leo smirked. "Do I loo
As the car drove away from the Gray Mansion, Rose let out a soft sigh and leaned back against the seat. The weight of the morning’s events should have exhausted her, but instead, she felt lighter—freer. Luthor glanced at her through the rearview mirror, his lips curling into a small smirk. “You ha
Edward, who had been observing the conversation silently, finally spoke up. “It’s curious, isn’t it? Alex, of all people, taking notice of a young woman like Rose. Makes you wonder if he sees something the rest of us don’t. You know what I'm saying, Nicholas.” Nicholas’s dark eyes flicked to Edwar







