LOGINThat 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
Outside the hospital, Nicholas stood with his hands in his pockets, watching Alex closely while Edward stepped forward first, far less restrained. “So who did it?” Alex didn’t hesitate. “The mastermind is Alissa’s stepmother.” The answer came clean and certain, leaving no room for doubt. Nicholas
Rose 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 pool table sat in the center of the elegant game room, dimly lit by a hanging light fixture. Leo grabbed a cue and tossed one to Rose. “You know the rules, right?” he asked, chalking the tip of his cue. Rose examined the cue stick. “I’ve seen it played.” Julian scoffed from the side. “Great.
………. Back in his office, Alex sat down behind his desk while Derek placed his usual cup of coffee in front of him. After taking a sip from the coffee, Alex looked at Derek. “Report my schedule.” He ordered and Derek quickly reached out for his tablet. “You have a very tight schedule today, Bos
Before Rose knew it, it was already the last day of the recovery leave Karen had asked the school to give her and she would have to return back to school tomorrow. That night at the dining table, the Anderson family and Rose were all gathered to eat as usual. Ever since Rose's arrival the family
And just like that, the room turned into a lively scene of friendly competition. They played games, challenged each other in trivia, and even did some ridiculous dares. Rose found herself relaxing more and more as time passed. At one point, Leo and Kaleb were locked in a heated air hockey match, w







