ANMELDENNight had already settled deeply over the King Mansion. The massive estate remained quiet and dimly lit while most of the servants had already retired for the evening. Only a few lights remained on across the mansion halls, creating a calm atmosphere that contrasted sharply with the chaos that had
Meanwhile, the atmosphere inside King Corporation that morning was noticeably worse than usual. Employees moved carefully throughout the executive floor, barely daring to breathe too loudly whenever Alex passed by. Even senior managers who normally handled pressure well found themselves unusually n
After making the calls to reassure everyone, she found herself with nothing urgent to do for the first time in a while. Without Emma hovering nearby with schedules, without meetings, family politics, or company documents demanding her attention, Rose suddenly felt oddly unoccupied. At first, she st
The 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
Meanwhile at King’s Corporation Inside his office, Alex was finishing up a stack of documents, flipping through pages with steady focus. His desk was filled with neatly arranged files, but the man behind the desk looked like he hadn’t taken a break in hours. A light knock came at the door. “Come
A few minutes later, the meeting room door opened, and everyone’s attention immediately shifted to the entrance. The woman they had been waiting for walked in silently. Nancy closed the glass door behind her, her heels barely making a sound against the carpet. Her posture was flawless—straight, con
By the time Rose woke up it was already past lunch and Leo had to return back to his class. She sat up slowly, rubbing her eyes, her entire body protesting like she’d been hit by a bus. Kehlani, who was busy reading, noticed the movement and turned to look at Rose “You’re finally awake.” Sandra,
Then Rose asked the question that changed the tone of the entire room. “What I want to know,” she said slowly, fingers drumming lightly on the table, “is whether the case can be taken. Evelyn Ashmore, can you resolve this case in three weeks?” The silence that followed was immediate and sharp. Eve







