MasukRose felt her heart tighten ever so slightly. She couldn't help wondering whether he was angry. "Brother Nick……." Nicholas suddenly interrupted her gently before she could continue. "I'm not angry. I'm worried." His honest answer caught her completely off guard. "Worried?" Rose looked at him in s
The cool night breeze drifted gently across the spacious balcony, carrying with it the refreshing scent of the nearby lake and gardens. Compared to the lively music, cheerful laughter, and endless conversations filling the grand ballroom, the atmosphere here was peaceful and almost serene. The soun
But his friends noticed, even Nicholas quietly observed the subtle exchange without saying a word. Benjamin smiled inwardly. Alex wasn't even trying to hide it anymore. Rose, on the other hand, deliberately avoided meeting Alex's eyes for too long. She knew perfectly well that countless people thro
After introducing Maya to Karen and leaving Ethan and Julian and Luthor deeply engrossed in a conversation about future business opportunities, Rose quietly excused herself, deciding to take a short walk around the ballroom before returning to her grandparents. She had barely taken a few steps thro
Meanwhile, Karen continued introducing Rose to several respected ladies from influential families, each conversation flowing naturally as Anne proudly remained beside her granddaughter. As Rose politely greeted another guest, her eyes instinctively wandered across the ballroom. Almost immediately,
The announcement concluded amid a thunderous round of applause that echoed throughout the magnificent ballroom. For several moments, the applause showed no signs of dying down as countless guests continued clapping, their eyes fixed on the stage where Frank, Anne, and Rose stood together. Although
Ggregory leaned back in his chair, exhausted. He pinched the bridge of his nose before dialing Nancy. It didn’t even ring twice before she picked up. “Ms. Miller?” “Report?” she asked immediately. “Yes.” Gregory sighed. “It didn’t go well. Mr. Ashmore refuses to accept any termination. He claims
Thirty minutes later, Luthor drove into the Gray family ancestral mansion. The towering iron gates opened with deliberate slowness, revealing a long, cobblestone driveway that gleamed faintly under the golden dusk. The air held the faint fragrance of wet earth and manicured roses. At first, the gua
After Rose returned to her seat, It was Raymond who finally spoke up again. He turned to his mother abruptly, trying to sound casual, but failing miserably. “Mother… How long are you planning to stay before going back?” He expected a predictable answer — two days, maybe three. Anytime their mother
Back at the restaurant, Rose had already sent a short message to Luthor, telling him to drive back to the restaurant and pick her up. She and Nancy had already ordered their food. Rose knew Luthor well—he would still take a little while before getting there, so she was sure they would finish eating







