INICIAR SESIÓNNot long after Rose was done changing her clothes, the family doctor arrived. Derek brought the doctor directly to Alex's room. “What happened?” the older doctor asked quickly, already motioning for the servants to clear the way. “She was drugged,” Alex replied coldly, not moving an inch as he sat
The bathroom was filled with steam, warmth and cold air blending together in a hazy mist that clung to every surface. The bathtub had already been prepared carefully, the water adjusted just enough to soothe Rose’s feverish body while helping stabilize the dangerous effects of the drug still lingeri
The convoy finally arrived at the King Mansion deep into the night. The massive black gates opened immediately the moment Alex’s vehicle approached, allowing the long line of luxury cars to enter without delay. Before the car had even fully stopped, Alex was already opening the back door. Rose wa
The black vehicles cut through the city roads at frightening speed, their headlights slicing sharply through the dark streets one after another. Inside the main car, the atmosphere remained tense and unbearably heavy. Rose sat curled tightly against Alex’s chest in the backseat, her consciousnes
Nancy had just stepped out of the hotel ballroom because she was still worried about Rose and she wanted to be sure Rose was truly safe. However, the strange scene outside made her stop walking entirely. For a moment, she genuinely questioned whether she was hallucinating. Rose was currently cli
Alex had barely stepped out of the elevator when Derek’s phone vibrated again. He knew what the message was about so without another word, he strode toward the hotel entrance with frightening speed while Derek and several guards followed immediately behind him. The revolving doors opened and then
“Gosh… their arrogance really is what leads to their downfall,” Rose muttered under her breath, recalling exactly how the Ashmore family would crumble in the future. “I wasn’t expecting this to drag out this long. Who would’ve thought something so simple would turn into such a hassle?” she groaned
The boardroom of Ashmore Legal Groups felt heavier than usual as Reginald, Daniel, and the rest of the partners returned. Evelyn sat at the head of the table, still absorbing the enormity of the position she had been thrust into just hours ago. Her posture was straight, calm, and unreadable, the ver
The partners whispered nervously to one another, the earlier sense of relief and stability evaporating instantly. Harold’s shoulders slumped with fatigue. They have only just regained some stability after Apex’s ultimatum. And now… now Alexander King is giving them a direct warning. Harold shook h
Rose nearly choked on her first bite of food, her fingers still holding her fork poised in mid-air. Of course, Aunt Grace wouldn't let it rest. She remained composed, however, lowering her gaze to her plate as if nothing had been said. Donna’s lips curved faintly into a smirk as she watched Rose’s







