LOGINThe day of the annual shareholders' meeting had finally arrived. At Gray Corporation's headquarters, the conference room was being prepared for what many believed would be a routine meeting. The shareholders and directors had gathered to discuss the company's future, but for William Gray, the occa
"Of course." Rose nodded. "Why are you so determined to stop your father from taking control of Gray Corporation?" Rose's expression remained composed at his question. " Why do you want to know?” She asked. Ethan noticed the look on her face but shrugged casually. "William Gray is your fathe
The art gallery was already bustling with guests when Rose arrived the following evening. Soft music filled the elegant hall, where paintings of different styles and sizes adorned the walls. Businessmen, art collectors, and influential figures moved between the displays, admiring the artwork while
By the time Rose arrived at the penthouse suite Alex had arranged for her in one of France’s most prestigious hotels, night had already fallen. After a long flight and an unsuccessful meeting with Ethan, all she wanted was to take a shower and rest. She had barely settled onto the sofa when her pho
Ethan's expression hardened "Excuse me?" Rose had reached the limit of her patience. "You heard me. You're sitting here running a successful company, yet you're acting as though returning to Gray Corporation would ruin your life. You built an empire of your own, so I know you're capable of handling
Rose blinked at his quick response. Ethan reached for the cup of coffee his assistant had left on the desk. "I appreciate you coming all this way to speak with me, but I'm not interested in Gray Corporation." "You haven't even considered it." "I don't need to because I left that company and the
By the time she reached the teacher's wing, the mask felt heavy on her face. Groups of students clustered together, all of them murmuring. She heard her name over and over, threaded through words like liar, fake, and snake. She had hoped to sneak in unnoticed, but the moment she stepped into the h
“Rose,” William’s smooth voice came through, dripping with feigned affection. “It’s been so long. How are you, my dear?” Rose’s grip on the wheel tightened. She forced her tone to remain light, slipping easily into the same game. “Father. What a surprise. I’m well. How are you?” William chuckled
Rose walked beside Sandra and Kehlani, her bag slung loosely over one shoulder. They had already planned to hang out after school, something light to chase away the heaviness of the week’s drama. “Let’s hit that café downtown first,” Sandra said, flipping her braids behind her shoulders. “We need
The air-conditioned coolness of the upscale mall was almost a relief compared to the suffocating atmosphere of the Gray mansion. They have been browsing through the boutiques in the mall but none of the dresses she saw caught her eye, not until she spotted a new shop and decided to try it. Rose st







