Mag-log inThe entire table instinctively turned toward the source of the voice which was none other than Alex who had decided to intervene. He turned to look at Chris calmly. "If anything happens, I'll take responsibility." Silence immediately settled over the table. Christopher stared at him blankly.
Rose puffed her cheeks slightly in dissatisfaction. "So what? I know talent when I see it." She actually knows a few things that would happen in the future relating to the entertainment industry. Christopher raised an eyebrow with obvious amusement. "Oh? You do?" Rose nodded confidently. "I do.
Rose and Nicholas returned to the seating area side by side, their expressions noticeably lighter than when they had stepped out onto the balcony. Whatever conversation had taken place between the cousins seemed to have eased the lingering tension, and the calm smiles on their faces made it obvious
Rose felt her heart tighten ever so slightly. She couldn't help wondering whether he was angry. "Brother Nick……." Nicholas suddenly interrupted her gently before she could continue. "I'm not angry. I'm worried." His honest answer caught her completely off guard. "Worried?" Rose looked at him in s
The cool night breeze drifted gently across the spacious balcony, carrying with it the refreshing scent of the nearby lake and gardens. Compared to the lively music, cheerful laughter, and endless conversations filling the grand ballroom, the atmosphere here was peaceful and almost serene. The soun
But his friends noticed, even Nicholas quietly observed the subtle exchange without saying a word. Benjamin smiled inwardly. Alex wasn't even trying to hide it anymore. Rose, on the other hand, deliberately avoided meeting Alex's eyes for too long. She knew perfectly well that countless people thro
Their waiter arrived shortly after, handing them both leather-bound menus. They placed their orders — grilled salmon for Mr. Reyes and a plate of lemon herb chicken with roasted vegetables for Rose — along with two glasses of sparkling water. With the formalities out of the way, their conversation
Later That Day – School Library, Quiet Section. The library was quiet, filled only with the faint hum of the air conditioner and the gentle rustle of pages. Most students were at lunch, but Rose remained seated at the far end near the tall arched window, surrounded by opened books and notes. She
The next day. It was still early in the school day, just before the second bell. The halls buzzed faintly with the murmur of students heading to first period, but Victoria wasn't in class. She excused herself with the calm assurance of someone used to moving unnoticed—just a quiet nod and a vague
When Rose stepped back into the classroom, the weight of her discovery still clung to her. Kehlani glanced up from her desk, her eyes sharp. “You look like someone who just clawed something out of a grave,” she murmured. Rose slid into her seat with a sigh. “I might have.” Kehlani leaned closer,







