Masuk“Come on!” Rose yelled desperately as she called again. This time, the line connected. “Nicholas—” “Rose?” Nicholas' voice rang out from the other line. “I'm being followed.” The panic in her voice instantly wiped the calm from Nicholas's face. “What?” “Some people are chasing me. I don't know
Rose left the venue with the noise of the grand opening still lingering behind her as she slipped into her car, started the engine, and slowly pulled onto the road. It was already late in the night, but the weekend traffic had turned the streets into a slow-moving stream of vehicles. The route she
The weekend finally arrived, and with it came the long-awaited grand opening of Valloura. Rose drove herself to the venue that evening. Ever since she had asked Alex to withdraw the men who had been constantly watching over her, she had also stopped allowing Eric to drive her everywhere. She knew A
"She left." The words came out calmly, but there was something underneath them that did not escape his grandfather's attention. "She left you?" Alex looked away. "She needs time." Benjamin remained silent. His grandfather had known Alex since he was a child, and he had watched his grandson
The old man chuckled, "You are still the sensible one." Alex ignored the two of them and sat down on the sofa, already taking out his phone again. His grandfather stared at him. "You really intend to work while I'm talking to you?" Alex didn't even look up. "Yes." Benjamin covered his mouth
Alex had been away from Los Angeles for several days, yet the distance had done little to ease the pressure surrounding him. If anything, the situation waiting for him had become more complicated. The headquarters of King Corporation was located in New York City, where the company handled a large
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
Inside the office, Lopez shut the door with a sharp click, crossing to her desk. “Jesse,” she said, folding her hands, “I’m going to ask this once—who told you to start those rumors?” Jesse’s breath hitched. “I… I don’t know what you’re—” “Stop,” Lopez interrupted, her voice slicing clean through.
The morning sun filtered softly through the curtains of Rose’s bedroom, painting her sheets in warm gold. She rose with a stretch, letting the early light wash over her before beginning her routine. After dressing in her uniform and pulling her hair into a loose yet tidy ponytail, Rose grabbed her







