LOGINA few days passed. During that time, Rose gradually became more comfortable around Hayden. Their conversations became more frequent, and they began having casual conversations whenever they ate together or happened to cross paths around the mansion. Rose also discovered that Hayden was quite dif
“I've been awake for a while.” Rose replied. Hayden nodded and gestured toward the chair opposite him. “Come sit.” Rose moved to the table and settled into the seat prepared for her. She stared at the table filled with a lot of dishes before turning to look at Hayden. “Is this all for me?” she
Hayden remained near the doorway for a moment, taking in the scene before him. Rose was still curled up in the corner, her arms wrapped tightly around herself. Her breathing was uneven, and her eyes remained fixed on him as if she still couldn't completely separate him from whatever she had seen i
That evening, Emily received an urgent call from the hospital just as she was preparing to return to the Black mansion. Rose was sitting near the window, watching the sky slowly darken when Emily approached her with an apologetic expression. “I’m sorry, Miss Rose. There’s an emergency at the hospit
By the following afternoon, Rose had grown tired of staying inside her room. She had spent most of the past few days resting because of her injuries, but now that she was becoming more familiar with the mansion, remaining in bed for hours at a time was beginning to feel suffocating. Emily had just
Meanwhile, back in Los Angeles, Alex sat behind the desk in his study, surrounded by reports that had barely been touched. He looked nothing like the composed man everyone was accustomed to seeing. His shirt was wrinkled, his hair was slightly disheveled, and dark circles had formed beneath his eye
She stepped forward—calmly, deliberately—and came to a stop just inches from Sophia. She leaned in close, her lips barely moving as she whispered directly into Sophia’s ear. “Leave. Now. Before I stop playing nice.” Her voice was ice. Sophia’s breath caught in her throat. It was the first time
A few minutes later The atmosphere in the headmistress’s office was thick with tension as the assistant returned, opening the door politely. All heads turned when Rose stepped in with her usual calm, her gaze sweeping over the room. She recognized everyone present—Teacher Price with a smug tilt of
The soft whoosh of the automatic doors opening greeted Rose as she strolled into the grand lobby of Elite Bank. The tall ceilings, polished marble floors, and minimalist decor all whispered wealth and exclusivity. Rose, still dressed in her school uniform, walked confidently through the lobby, noddi
******* Back at the Gray mansion, chaos had erupted in Sophia’s wing. Her enraged screams echoed through the halls as objects clattered, shattered, and smashed against the walls and floor. Anything within her reach met a violent end. Her mind, overwhelmed with fury, replayed her humiliation at the







