تسجيل الدخولRose stepped out into the west wing corridor, the polished marble floors reflecting the soft glow of the chandeliers above. “Impressive.” The voice came from behind her, smooth, controlled, and laced with something sharp enough to cut which made Rose stop. She didn’t turn immediately. Instead, sh
After a while the meeting eventually came to an end, but the tension it created did not dissolve. It simply changed form. Instead of a single controlled room, the energy scattered across the mansion. Conversations broke into smaller circles, voices lowered but no less intense. In one corner of t
The meeting didn’t end after the announcement. It carried on, but the atmosphere had shifted in a way no one could ignore. On the surface, everything remained composed. People adjusted themselves, sat up straighter, and slipped back into their seats as if nothing had happened. Polite words like “c
A few days later after the kidnapping incident, everything went back to normal. Rose was eventually discharged from the hospital two days later and she returned back to her normal routine and her familiar space where Rose was peacefully happy. It was in the middle of this fragile calm that Donna m
After leaving the police station, Alissa decided to go home to change her clothes. When she got home, the house felt too quiet. Alissa stepped inside slowly, her eyes taking in the familiar space that no longer felt the same. Rose walked beside her but stayed a step back, giving her room. Her fat
That afternoon, Edward came by to check on Alissa. She was sitting up in bed when he walked in, looking calmer than before, though the weight of everything still lingered in her eyes. Rose was nearby, quietly scrolling through her phone, but she glanced up the moment Edward entered. Edward didn’t
On the drive back to Glassrose Mansion, Rose leaned her head against the car window, quietly watching the city lights slide past. Her posture was relaxed, but Luthor caught her reflection in the rearview mirror and knew better—she was exhausted, even if she refused to show it. Rose, meanwhile, was
Gregory arrived at the meeting room well before Rose. As she had instructed, he greeted Evelyn and the Ashmore Legal team with calm professionalism and informed them that the Chairwoman would be attending personally. “Please wait a moment. The Chairwoman will begin the meeting shortly,” he said wit
She allowed herself a quiet moment of satisfaction. In less than an hour, she had taken control of an entire network, neutralized a major competitor’s power, and positioned herself at the center of a game that no one else even realized they were playing “So, what happens next?” Luthor suddenly aske
In the Ashmore meeting room, Harold and the rest of the committee and partners were already seated, waiting anxiously for the call from the representatives who had gone to speak with Apex. The atmosphere was tight, the kind of silence that hovered right before a verdict was delivered. After everyth







