LOGINThe room on Henry’s side became quiet. Then Beatrice explained everything slowly. The plan was to drug Rose, take her upstairs to one of the hotel suites, and create compromising evidence either photos and videos. That would be enough to completely destroy her reputation in elite society. The
A few days had passed since Donna’s announcement. That afternoon, Rose had just finished reviewing some documents in her room when her phone rang. William. She stared at the screen for a second before answering. “Helo, father.” William sounded unusually relaxed on the other end. “Rose, there
After hearing his explanation, Beatrice calmed down for a moment. " But that doesn't change anything. I know you are now seeing your eldest daughter as an asset, William." She finally replied. “No, you're been mistaken, Beatrice. Rose is indeed an asset to me because of the fortune we are going to
Beatrice spent the entire next day in a terrible mood. No matter where she went inside the mansion, Rose’s name followed her like an invisible shadow. While passing through the main hallway earlier that morning, she overheard two servants whispering softly near the staircase. “Young Miss Rose is
Back at the Gray Mansion. The atmosphere inside Beatrice’s private sitting room was suffocatingly tense. The moment the doors closed behind them, Victor violently loosened the tie around his neck before throwing himself onto the sofa with an ugly expression on his face. “This is ridiculous.” His v
Rose stepped out into the west wing corridor, the polished marble floors reflecting the soft glow of the chandeliers above. “Impressive.” The voice came from behind her, smooth, controlled, and laced with something sharp enough to cut which made Rose stop. She didn’t turn immediately. Instead, sh
“Rose,” William’s smooth voice came through, dripping with feigned affection. “It’s been so long. How are you, my dear?” Rose’s grip on the wheel tightened. She forced her tone to remain light, slipping easily into the same game. “Father. What a surprise. I’m well. How are you?” William chuckled
Rose walked beside Sandra and Kehlani, her bag slung loosely over one shoulder. They had already planned to hang out after school, something light to chase away the heaviness of the week’s drama. “Let’s hit that café downtown first,” Sandra said, flipping her braids behind her shoulders. “We need
The air-conditioned coolness of the upscale mall was almost a relief compared to the suffocating atmosphere of the Gray mansion. They have been browsing through the boutiques in the mall but none of the dresses she saw caught her eye, not until she spotted a new shop and decided to try it. Rose st
She pulled to a stop directly in front of the grand entrance. Before she could even step out, she spotted a familiar figure waiting at the bottom of the steps. Nancy. Dressed in a sharp navy blazer over a silk blouse, her hair neatly swept into a low bun, she looked every bit the efficient, comp







