LOGINThe black vehicles cut through the city roads at frightening speed, their headlights slicing sharply through the dark streets one after another. Inside the main car, the atmosphere remained tense and unbearably heavy. Rose sat curled tightly against Alex’s chest in the backseat, her consciousnes
Nancy had just stepped out of the hotel ballroom because she was still worried about Rose and she wanted to be sure Rose was truly safe. However, the strange scene outside made her stop walking entirely. For a moment, she genuinely questioned whether she was hallucinating. Rose was currently cli
Alex had barely stepped out of the elevator when Derek’s phone vibrated again. He knew what the message was about so without another word, he strode toward the hotel entrance with frightening speed while Derek and several guards followed immediately behind him. The revolving doors opened and then
Whilst Alex was busy interrogating Henry, the luxurious atmosphere inside the ballroom had completely collapsed. The soft music still played faintly in the background, but nobody paid attention to it anymore. Conversations had stopped almost entirely as countless guests turned toward the commotion
The moment Rose disappeared into the elevator, the last restraint in Alex’s expression vanished completely and his expression darkened immediately. Several photographers and paparazzi members were suspiciously gathered near the hallway corners. Some pretended to casually stand beside decorative pil
Meanwhile downstairs, the atmosphere inside the grand ballroom shifted instantly. Luxury vehicles stopped one after another outside the hotel entrance, drawing attention from nearby guests and reporters. Conversations slowly quieted as people turned toward the doors. Then he appeared. Alexander Ki
Slowly, Donna turned to William — the eldest, the heir, the one who bore the heaviest burden. Her eyes were icy. “William.” He swallowed. “Yes, Mother.” “How,” she asked quietly, “have you been running the family company?” William’s heart dropped. Donna’s words were soft, but they struck like l
When they left the hotel, Evelyn insisted they not bother driving her home. She hailed a cab, gave Luthor and Rose one last polite nod, and disappeared into traffic. Inside the car, the familiar quiet settled again, the hum of the engine filling the space between them. Luthor drove for a while befo
Nancy dialed Rose’s number the moment the call with Gregory ended. Rose had just stretched out on the bed, ready for a short nap. Her eyes were half-closed when her phone buzzed beside her. She groaned softly, she was just moments away from her moment of peace all day—yet someone dared to interrupt
Rose was already halfway to the staircase, eager to retreat to her room and put the day behind her, when a sharp voice called out from the living room. “Rose.” She paused mid-step. Only then did she notice William seated stiffly on one of the couches, his expression dark and anxious. He must h







