LOGINThat 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
Rose paused and turned to look at Nicholas. " That….one of them is the leader of a loan shark organization that I paid off some time ago.” Nicholas didn't say anything after listening to her explanation. Edward stayed quiet, still holding Alissa. Alex didn’t respond or say anything immediatel
The hospital corridor was quiet, except for the distant sounds of hurried footsteps and the soft beeping of machines behind closed doors. Inside the private ward, both Rose and Alissa had already been treated. Clean bandages were wrapped around Rose’s wrists, and her head injury had been properly
Something changed in his expression, subtle but noticeable to those watching closely, enough for Derek behind him to pick up on it and for Cobra to react without fully understanding why. Alex stepped forward, slow and controlled, while Zane’s men instinctively raised their weapons higher. “Stop ri
The footsteps kept coming, growing louder with each second, accompanied by distant crashes and the sound of something being forced open outside. It was clear now that something was unfolding beyond the warehouse walls. Each step echoed against the concrete, sharp and deliberate, like a countdown th
Nicholas frowned. “Why?” Chris explained Rose’s request from the night before—how she had asked him to recommend a modeling agency for someone she wanted to help. He admitted he wanted to investigate the person first, to make sure Rose wasn’t wasting her effort on the wrong individual. Nicholas si
Luthor slammed the brakes the moment the hotel came into view. The tires screeched against the asphalt as the car jerked to a sudden stop outside the grand entrance, the engine still humming aggressively as if it hadn’t realized the chase was over. Valets and guests turned in shock, a few stepping
Luthor’s eyes burned with uncontrollable fury as his gaze locked onto Bryan, who stood a few meters away from him. Rage completely consumed him, his temperament spiraling out of control. He had no intention of sparing Bryan—not after he had crossed the unforgivable line by kicking Amelia. Bryan’s
“I gave them your contact details,” Rose said plainly. “If they decide to discuss anything regarding investments of the project and accept my request, they’ll likely reach out to you directly.” There was a brief pause on the line before Nancy sighed—then laughed. “You’re moving fast, Rose. How are







