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 smirked. “You’re just realizing that now?” Amelia laughed out loud, and Maya gave her son a pat on the arm, clearly touched by how protective he was. Rose gave one last glance at the table and said, “Everything has been paid for. Order anything you like. It’s all yours tonight.” *Rose, dear
Inside the car, Rose leaned forward and gave Luthor the address. He gave a slight nod and began driving. Amelia, seated beside Rose in the back seat, tilted her head curiously. “Wait… that name sounds familiar. Isn’t that the fancy restaurant in our district?” she asked. Rose nodded. “Yep. That’
Rose had just pulled out her phone when the screen lit up with a message from Leo. Come to the senior section for lunch. Don't make me come drag you.’ She huffed softly through her nose, already knowing he meant it. Turning to Sandra and Kehlani, she slipped her phone back into her bag. “You two
Rose stood still, arms crossed tightly over her chest as she stared at the notice. A slow, almost amused smile crept onto her lips. So, Sophia’s tangled in this too. She had thought Victoria alone was enough trouble—but apparently, the chaos doubled overnight. And to think she woke up feeling good t







