FAZER LOGINThe abandoned building had fallen into complete silence. Outside, the evening shadows crept slowly across the overgrown estate grounds, while a cold wind slipped through the shattered windows of the old structure, making the entire place groan softly as if it were alive. Inside, Rose sat motionl
Robert was already pulling out his phone. “I hope not.” The call connected quickly. On the other side, Alex was busy working on some important paperwork in his office. However, when he saw the call was from the mansion he immediately picked it. “…What is it?” Robert rarely interrupted him duri
The next day The sky hung low over the King Estate, soft clouds drifting lazily above the endless stretch of manicured gardens and towering trees. Inside the mansion, everything was unusually quiet. Alex had left early that morning for work after receiving an urgent call from the company, leav
Rose sat comfortably beside Robert on one of the large cream-colored sofas while listening to one of his old stories about Alex’s childhood. Her laughter rang softly through the room, bright and genuine in a way that had become increasingly common lately. “You’re lying,” Rose said between laughs.
The moment the private elevator doors closed, the noise from the lobby disappeared completely. Silence settled inside the spacious elevator as Rose stood beside Alex while trying very hard not to overthink the situation. Unfortunately, overthinking was exactly what she was doing. Especially beca
Then Derek’s phone buzzed. Normally, he would ignore interruptions during meetings. But after glancing at the screen, his expression changed slightly. Alex noticed immediately. “What.” Derek leaned down slightly before speaking quietly. “Miss Rose is downstairs.” The executive room froze instantl
Thirty minutes later, Luthor drove into the Gray family ancestral mansion. The towering iron gates opened with deliberate slowness, revealing a long, cobblestone driveway that gleamed faintly under the golden dusk. The air held the faint fragrance of wet earth and manicured roses. At first, the gua
After Rose returned to her seat, It was Raymond who finally spoke up again. He turned to his mother abruptly, trying to sound casual, but failing miserably. “Mother… How long are you planning to stay before going back?” He expected a predictable answer — two days, maybe three. Anytime their mother
Back at the restaurant, Rose had already sent a short message to Luthor, telling him to drive back to the restaurant and pick her up. She and Nancy had already ordered their food. Rose knew Luthor well—he would still take a little while before getting there, so she was sure they would finish eating
Rose entered the dining room, the quiet click of her heels echoing softly against the polished floor. She didn’t glance at anyone, didn’t pause to acknowledge the family who might already be waiting. Her eyes scanned the room and found the seat she wanted, the one farthest from the usual cluster, th







