Mag-log inThe soft knock on the bedroom door came not long after Alex left. Rose had only just finished sitting quietly on the edge of the enormous bed when several maids entered the room respectfully. “Good morning, Madam,” one of them greeted gently. Rose blinked slightly at the synchronized greeting bef
The room gradually settled back into silence after Rose’s embarrassing outburst. Morning sunlight continued pouring softly through the curtains while the faint scent of fresh linen and medicine lingered quietly in the air. Rose sat against the bed, still trying to recover from the emotional damage
Morning sunlight filtered softly through the curtains of the large bedroom, casting a warm glow across the quiet space. Rose stirred faintly beneath the blanket, her brows furrowing slightly as consciousness slowly returned to her. For several long seconds, her mind felt completely blank. Her bod
When the door finally closed softly, silence returned in the room. Only the faint sound of Rose’s breathing remained inside the dimly lit room. Alex leaned back slightly in the chair beside the bed, exhaustion finally beginning to settle into his body now that the immediate danger had passed. His
Not long after Rose was done changing her clothes, the family doctor arrived. Derek brought the doctor directly to Alex's room. “What happened?” the older doctor asked quickly, already motioning for the servants to clear the way. “She was drugged,” Alex replied coldly, not moving an inch as he sat
The bathroom was filled with steam, warmth and cold air blending together in a hazy mist that clung to every surface. The bathtub had already been prepared carefully, the water adjusted just enough to soothe Rose’s feverish body while helping stabilize the dangerous effects of the drug still lingeri
The boardroom of Ashmore Legal Groups felt heavier than usual as Reginald, Daniel, and the rest of the partners returned. Evelyn sat at the head of the table, still absorbing the enormity of the position she had been thrust into just hours ago. Her posture was straight, calm, and unreadable, the ver
The partners whispered nervously to one another, the earlier sense of relief and stability evaporating instantly. Harold’s shoulders slumped with fatigue. They have only just regained some stability after Apex’s ultimatum. And now… now Alexander King is giving them a direct warning. Harold shook h
Rose nearly choked on her first bite of food, her fingers still holding her fork poised in mid-air. Of course, Aunt Grace wouldn't let it rest. She remained composed, however, lowering her gaze to her plate as if nothing had been said. Donna’s lips curved faintly into a smirk as she watched Rose’s
Nancy didn’t waste a second after ending the first call with Rose. Her mind was still buzzing—half anxious, half impressed—when she dialed Gregory again. The phone barely rang twice before he picked up. “Ms. Miller?” Gregory sounded genuinely confused. He had expected to receive instructions tomorr







