MasukThe weekend finally arrived, and with it came the long-awaited grand opening of Valloura. Rose drove herself to the venue that evening. Ever since she had asked Alex to withdraw the men who had been constantly watching over her, she had also stopped allowing Eric to drive her everywhere. She knew A
"She left." The words came out calmly, but there was something underneath them that did not escape his grandfather's attention. "She left you?" Alex looked away. "She needs time." Benjamin remained silent. His grandfather had known Alex since he was a child, and he had watched his grandson
The old man chuckled, "You are still the sensible one." Alex ignored the two of them and sat down on the sofa, already taking out his phone again. His grandfather stared at him. "You really intend to work while I'm talking to you?" Alex didn't even look up. "Yes." Benjamin covered his mouth
Alex had been away from Los Angeles for several days, yet the distance had done little to ease the pressure surrounding him. If anything, the situation waiting for him had become more complicated. The headquarters of King Corporation was located in New York City, where the company handled a large
A few days passed after Alex left Los Angeles. Rose gradually settled back into her routine, filling her days with school, Pegasus Corporation and anything else that could keep her thoughts from wandering toward the questions she still wasn't ready to answer. She hadn't heard from Alex since his
Alex took a step closer while Rose remained where she was wondering what he was up to. For a moment, Alex simply looked at her. Then his hand slowly lifted toward her face. Rose instinctively flinched which made his hand stop immediately. The hesitation in his eyes was subtle, but she saw it. He w
After a few minutes of light conversation, Rose leaned forward slightly, her tone calm but direct. “Sister Nancy, did you prepare the documents I asked for?” Nancy responded with a knowing smirk and reached for a brown envelope next to her. Without a word, she slid it across the table toward Rose.
She stepped forward—calmly, deliberately—and came to a stop just inches from Sophia. She leaned in close, her lips barely moving as she whispered directly into Sophia’s ear. “Leave. Now. Before I stop playing nice.” Her voice was ice. Sophia’s breath caught in her throat. It was the first time
A few minutes later The atmosphere in the headmistress’s office was thick with tension as the assistant returned, opening the door politely. All heads turned when Rose stepped in with her usual calm, her gaze sweeping over the room. She recognized everyone present—Teacher Price with a smug tilt of
The soft whoosh of the automatic doors opening greeted Rose as she strolled into the grand lobby of Elite Bank. The tall ceilings, polished marble floors, and minimalist decor all whispered wealth and exclusivity. Rose, still dressed in her school uniform, walked confidently through the lobby, noddi







