LOGINAfter 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
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
Pamela was the first to spot them when they arrived. Her surprise was obvious when she saw Sophia. “Sophia?” Before she could ask more, Rose spoke calmly. “Father insisted that I bring her along.” Sophia immediately stepped forward, lowering her head respectfully. “Hello, Aunt Pamela. I wanted
Mateo leaned back in his chair, studying her anew. This wasn’t arrogance. It was confidence backed by certainty and he could definitely tell that Rose wasn’t bluffing. “And you’re telling us this,” Mateo said, “so openly?” Rose met his gaze without flinching. “Because I value transparency. I’d
“Please, go through the plan I've given you and tell me what you think about it. And if there are any mistakes I would make the changes to it immediately.” Rose was the first person to break the silence as she looked at Sam. “Yes, I will do that, young miss." Sam nodded. He had been so focused list
Rose relaxed visibly when Chris told her he wasn’t angry. The tension she had been carrying since the hallway incident finally eased, and her guarded expression softened. Now that she knew exactly who he was, she returned to her usual calm and composed self. “Thank you again,” Rose said sincerely.







