MasukBut his friends noticed, even Nicholas quietly observed the subtle exchange without saying a word. Benjamin smiled inwardly. Alex wasn't even trying to hide it anymore. Rose, on the other hand, deliberately avoided meeting Alex's eyes for too long. She knew perfectly well that countless people thro
After introducing Maya to Karen and leaving Ethan and Julian and Luthor deeply engrossed in a conversation about future business opportunities, Rose quietly excused herself, deciding to take a short walk around the ballroom before returning to her grandparents. She had barely taken a few steps thro
Meanwhile, Karen continued introducing Rose to several respected ladies from influential families, each conversation flowing naturally as Anne proudly remained beside her granddaughter. As Rose politely greeted another guest, her eyes instinctively wandered across the ballroom. Almost immediately,
The announcement concluded amid a thunderous round of applause that echoed throughout the magnificent ballroom. For several moments, the applause showed no signs of dying down as countless guests continued clapping, their eyes fixed on the stage where Frank, Anne, and Rose stood together. Although
On 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
The matriarch leaned back and stared straight at Charles. “Charles.” He nearly jumped. “Y-Yes, Mother?” “Shall we begin with you?” she asked coolly. “Or would you prefer your siblings hear the list privately?” Charles paled. But Donna continued mercilessly. “Three lawsuits settled quietl
Rose could feel Alex’s gaze drilling into the side of her face even though she stared stubbornly out the window. He wasn’t saying anything. He wasn’t smiling. He wasn’t blinking, probably. Just watching her. Waiting for her to talk. Finally, unable to endure it anymore, she slowly turned toward
Ggregory leaned back in his chair, exhausted. He pinched the bridge of his nose before dialing Nancy. It didn’t even ring twice before she picked up. “Ms. Miller?” “Report?” she asked immediately. “Yes.” Gregory sighed. “It didn’t go well. Mr. Ashmore refuses to accept any termination. He claims
Thirty minutes later, Luthor drove into the Gray family ancestral mansion. The towering iron gates opened with deliberate slowness, revealing a long, cobblestone driveway that gleamed faintly under the golden dusk. The air held the faint fragrance of wet earth and manicured roses. At first, the gua







