LOGINA week later, the atmosphere around Rose’s life changed completely. The pressure of school, business meetings, and family politics slowly faded into the background as the long-awaited school vacation finally began. And as promised, Rose packed her things and left for the Anderson ancestral mansion
Days passed. Everything seemed… ordinary. Too ordinary. But that “ordinary” came with subtle changes. One of them started when William called Rose. Rose let out an annoyed groan as she turned and reached for her phone on the bedside table. Without bothering to look at the caller ID, she answer
Outside the Gray ancestral home, the night air was cool. Eric was already waiting by the car, standing straight the moment he saw her. “Miss,” he greeted respectfully as he opened the door for her. Rose got into the car, leaning back against the seat as the door closed. For a moment, she didn’t sp
Donna leaned back again, folding her arms. “Fine,” she said after a moment. “I won’t interfere.” David blinked in surprise. Just like that? But Donna wasn’t done. “However,” she added, her voice turning firm, “I have one condition.” Rose raised her eyes slightly. DDonna’s gaze locked onto hers.
The study room was silent after Rose’s words fell. They owe me a life. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t emotional. But it carried a weight that made even the air feel heavier. Donna Gray sat behind her desk, her sharp eyes fixed on the young girl standing in front of her. For a long moment, she didn’t s
Inside Donna’s office. The room carried the same imposing aura as always, elegant, quiet, and filled with authority. Standing quietly by the side was David. Rose stepped into the room and stopped in front of Donna.“You wanted to see me, Grandmother?” Donna didn’t respond immediately. Instead, sh
Rose drove them straight to the Gray Mansion. At dinner, Beatrice played her role flawlessly—smiling, serving food, asking about everyone’s day. Rose matched her performance with equal grace, answering politely and eating quietly. Sophia’s voice didn’t stop the entire time as the maids set the d
Luthor’s gaze darkened slightly when he heard her. One of the many people who had turned their backs on him. In the past, when his family had fallen overnight, Luthor had reached out to people he trusted and called his friends. People he had laughed with, studied with, rendered help to. However
Rose calmly watched the entire scene with a blank expression. Luthor on the other hand, was caught off guard by the sudden shift in attitude from both the hotel director and the security guards. The change was too abrupt, leaving him momentarily dazed and uncertain about how to respond. Despite th
The silence in the car grew taut. “She laughed along with them,” Luthor said, each word measured. “When they joked about my fall. When they asked if I needed help paying for drinks.” Rose’s nails dug into her palm. “And then,” he said quietly, “she stood up. Raised her glass. And announced tha







