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
Rose lifted her gaze to Cody, who still wore that irritating, smug expression on his face. “What’s your surname?” she asked calmly. Cody clicked his tongue in disbelief. “Seriously? My surname?” He scoffed. “Don’t tell me you’re actually taking this seriously, little girl? At this point, I’m mor
Shortly, Luthor and Rose walked into the club which was crowded with a lot of people enjoying the time of their lives, and many could be seen on the dance floor swaying their bodies crazily at the loud music that was played by the DJ. Despite the chaos inside and unsettling noise, the lobby outside
Julia’s lips curved into a shy smile as she led Luthor and Rose into the VIP room. “Everyone,” she announced brightly, raising her voice on purpose to draw everyone's attention to them. “Luthor Hoult is finally here.” At once, numerous gazes snapped in their direction. Most of them were fixed squar
That same evening, Alex was in the middle of reviewing documents when his phone vibrated on the desk. One glance at the caller ID made his expression harden—it was the head of the private security team. “Speak,” Alex said coolly as he answered. “Sir,” the bodyguard reported, his tone professional







