LOGINThe 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
When the door finally closed softly, silence returned in the room. Only the faint sound of Rose’s breathing remained inside the dimly lit room. Alex leaned back slightly in the chair beside the bed, exhaustion finally beginning to settle into his body now that the immediate danger had passed. His
Not 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
As the car pulled up to the front of the Gray mansion, Rose immediately noticed something strange. Nearly all the household staff — including several maids and the head maid, Paige — were standing neatly in a line at the entrance, as though waiting for the arrival of royalty. As soon as the car
Lopez didn’t slow down until she reached the teacher’s faculty corridor. She didn't bother knocking. The door flew open as she strode in, her heels clicking sharply against the floor. Price looked up from her desk, startled for only a second before her usual smug expression slid into place. “Wel
Crystal Lake Academy There was something different in the air. Not loud. Not dramatic. Just off. Rose noticed it the moment she walked through the school gate. Eyes that lingered a little too long. Whispers that died out when she passed. Girls pulling their friends closer, glancing in her directi
At the headmistress's office, the atmosphere was thick with tension even before Teacher Lopez stepped through the door. She knocked once, waited for the formal invitation, and then entered. Her brows furrowed the moment she saw Teacher Price already inside, seated with her usual smug expression plas







