LOGIN"You didn't?" "No!" "You also weren't staring at me?" "I wasn't!" "And you definitely weren't fixing my hair?" Rose confidently opened her mouth to deny it once more. Only to immediately close it again. She had absolutely no answer. Alex chuckled softly. The sound wasn't loud. It was quiet, wa
The first rays of the morning sun filtered gently through the sheer curtains, filling the bedroom with a soft golden glow that chased away the last traces of the night. Outside, the lake remained calm and undisturbed, its crystal-clear surface shimmering beneath the rising sun as a gentle breeze ri
"You look surprised," Rose said with a small laugh after noticing the expression on his face. Alex smiled honestly. "I've just never seen you dressed like this." Rose lowered her eyes to glance at herself before smiling. "I thought you'd appreciate seeing something other than another formal dres
The moon hung high above the quiet lake, casting a gentle silver glow across the calm water as Alex and Rose lingered beneath the gazebo. Neither of them seemed eager to leave. It was as though the world beyond the estate had ceased to exist, leaving only the peaceful silence that surrounded the
The moment Rose stepped outside, she came to an immediate stop. The backyard was somehow even more beautiful than the front of the estate. A winding stone pathway stretched through a magnificent garden blooming with countless flowers before leading to a beautifully crafted wooden pavilion built di
The city lights gradually disappeared behind them, fading into the distance as the car continued along the quiet highway. One by one, the bright skyscrapers and crowded streets were replaced by darker roads that seemed to lead farther away from the restless heart of the city. Neither Alex nor Rose
“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
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
As expected, even though the vice principal wanted to keep what had happened in the office quiet, the story spread like wildfire before lunch was even over. At first, students thought it was only about Coach Drew and a handful of juniors. That alone was enough to keep the halls buzzing. “Did you h







