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
After reaching an agreement, Mateo leaned back slightly in his seat and looked at Rose with renewed interest. “Is there anything else you want?” he asked calmly. Rose didn’t hesitate. She nodded once. “Yes.” Mason straightened a little, while Sam’s attention sharpened. “I want the Kent famil
Meanwhile, in another part of the city, one of the most luxurious restaurants stood brightly lit against the night. Inside one of its VIP private rooms, three men were already seated. Alex sat slightly apart from the others, calm and composed as always. His posture was straight, his expression unre
The moment Rose disappeared into the crowd, the atmosphere around the table subtly shifted again. Mr. Kent was the first to speak, his eyes still lingering in the direction Rose had left. “You have a remarkable daughter, Mr. Gray. ” he said, his tone filled with genuine admiration. “Intelligent, p
Harold hesitated as he looked at Evelyn. It was still too hard for him to accept the fact that the illegitimate child he had discarded is going to be The CEO of the family business. Meanwhile, Evelyn narrowed her eyes. For the first time in her life, the stern Harold Ashmore hesitated in front of h







