LOGINOn the opposite side of the ballroom, William's expression stiffened almost imperceptibly. Although he and Beatrice had already known that the Anderson family was aware of Rose, neither of them had expected such a public declaration. Beatrice unconsciously tightened her grip around the designer
The whispers throughout the magnificent ballroom continued growing louder with every passing second. What had begun as quiet murmurs exchanged between only a handful of curious guests quickly spread across the entire banquet hall like ripples through still water. The atmosphere, which had been liv
A tall middle aged man stepped inside,.dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit that accentuated his confident bearing. The newcomer carried himself with effortless confidence, an easygoing smile, and the relaxed charm of someone who could make conversation with anyone. As soon as he reached the
The moment Frank and Anne saw her approaching from the distance, both of their faces immediately lit up with unmistakable joy. "There she is," Anne said happily, unable to hide the excitement in her voice. Without waiting for Rose to walk all the way to them, Anne stepped forward with surprising
The following day was none other than the day of the banquet. Beatrice sat elegantly before her dressing mirror while an experienced stylist carefully adjusted the final details of her makeup and hairstyle. A satisfied smile rested comfortably on her lips as she admired her flawless reflection.
Rose folded her hands together on her lap before speaking. "If we arrive together, there'll be rumors. The banquet will be attended by politicians, business leaders, and influential families." She smiled apologetically. "I don't want everyone talking about us before we're ready." She paused briefly
The pool table sat in the center of the elegant game room, dimly lit by a hanging light fixture. Leo grabbed a cue and tossed one to Rose. “You know the rules, right?” he asked, chalking the tip of his cue. Rose examined the cue stick. “I’ve seen it played.” Julian scoffed from the side. “Great.
………. Back in his office, Alex sat down behind his desk while Derek placed his usual cup of coffee in front of him. After taking a sip from the coffee, Alex looked at Derek. “Report my schedule.” He ordered and Derek quickly reached out for his tablet. “You have a very tight schedule today, Bos
Before Rose knew it, it was already the last day of the recovery leave Karen had asked the school to give her and she would have to return back to school tomorrow. That night at the dining table, the Anderson family and Rose were all gathered to eat as usual. Ever since Rose's arrival the family
And just like that, the room turned into a lively scene of friendly competition. They played games, challenged each other in trivia, and even did some ridiculous dares. Rose found herself relaxing more and more as time passed. At one point, Leo and Kaleb were locked in a heated air hockey match, w







