LOGINRose stepped out into the west wing corridor, the polished marble floors reflecting the soft glow of the chandeliers above. “Impressive.” The voice came from behind her, smooth, controlled, and laced with something sharp enough to cut which made Rose stop. She didn’t turn immediately. Instead, sh
After a while the meeting eventually came to an end, but the tension it created did not dissolve. It simply changed form. Instead of a single controlled room, the energy scattered across the mansion. Conversations broke into smaller circles, voices lowered but no less intense. In one corner of t
The meeting didn’t end after the announcement. It carried on, but the atmosphere had shifted in a way no one could ignore. On the surface, everything remained composed. People adjusted themselves, sat up straighter, and slipped back into their seats as if nothing had happened. Polite words like “c
A few days later after the kidnapping incident, everything went back to normal. Rose was eventually discharged from the hospital two days later and she returned back to her normal routine and her familiar space where Rose was peacefully happy. It was in the middle of this fragile calm that Donna m
After leaving the police station, Alissa decided to go home to change her clothes. When she got home, the house felt too quiet. Alissa stepped inside slowly, her eyes taking in the familiar space that no longer felt the same. Rose walked beside her but stayed a step back, giving her room. Her fat
That afternoon, Edward came by to check on Alissa. She was sitting up in bed when he walked in, looking calmer than before, though the weight of everything still lingered in her eyes. Rose was nearby, quietly scrolling through her phone, but she glanced up the moment Edward entered. Edward didn’t
As soon as Rose and Nancy stepped into the room, they were met with sharp, assessing stares from every single board member present. Aside from that, there was no reaction — the board members still had their attention fixed on the door, despite the fact that Rose was already standing before them. “W
“Is that everything you’ll be purchasing, ma’am? I’d like to go and prepare all the necessary documents,” the salesman asked impatiently, his voice trembling slightly from both excitement and nerves. He was desperate to finalize the deal and secure his commission. “No,” Rose replied calmly, turnin
The salesman smiled gleefully, and just by reading Nancy’s facial expression, he knew she was impressed by the car. There was a chance he could make another great sale if he played his cards right this time. “Miss,” he began confidently, “I present to you the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe — Cus
Minutes turned into twenty, then thirty. The clock ticked steadily on the wall, and Rose’s patience began to thin. She glanced at her watch, calculating how much time she had left before she needed to be at the ancestral home before her grandmother arrived. Even though she wasn't exactly excited abo







