Mag-log inThe 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
“I wonder who she saw to make her leave me here,” Rose thought, choosing to ignore Sophia and turning her attention back to the cashier. Meanwhile, without thinking, Sophia rushed forward toward him, her heels clattering against the marble floor. “Mr. King!” she called out, her voice pitched with f
“Clara?” Rose repeated, puzzled. “Yes — my personal secretary,” Nancy confirmed, her tone brimming with pride. Again, Rose was taken by surprise because this wasn't the answer she was expecting from Nancy. She trusted Nancy's capabilities because she had seen them in action first-hand but she do
Frustrated, Sophia moved closer to Rose and secretly pinched Rose’s arm hard. bruise. “Ow!” Rose hissed, quickly shoving Sophia’s hand away. She rolled up her sleeve, revealing a bruise forming on her pale skin. “Wait, did she just pinched her!” someone whispered. “Look at the mark on the poo
********** The vice principal looked up as Lopez entered, Rose trailing quietly behind her like a shadow. The girl’s face was calm, almost too calm for someone under such scrutiny, and it only deepened Lopez’s resolve. “I need you to call in Teacher Price and Administrator Lee,” Lopez said without







