MasukHer voice returned to its usual calmness. “Then I suppose that's a fair reason.” Only then did the subtle tension around Henry ease slightly. "Reading." She finally answered. "What else?" Henry asked with a smile. "Studying." Henry blinked. "And after that?" Rose tilted her head. "More reading
The meeting was scheduled for early afternoon. A private floor inside one of John's luxury hotels had been reserved exclusively for the occasion. Everything had been arranged carefully. Rose arrived first. She stepped out of the elevator dressed simply yet elegantly, immediately attracting attent
The next morning, Henry sat inside his apartment with an ice pack pressed against the side of his head. The injury he had suffered at the hotel had mostly healed, but the memory remained painfully fresh. Every time he looked in the mirror, he was reminded of what had happened. The failed plan, A
Inside were several names, several plans she had made to change the future waiting for her. Her gaze stopped on one name. Henry. A cold smile slowly appeared on her face. In her previous life, she had never been given the chance to fight back. This time, she intended to give him every opportun
Beatrice had just finished discussing the upcoming etiquette lessons for Sophia when Rose suddenly spoke. “Actually, there's something I'd like to ask, mother.” Beatrice looked up from her teacup. “What is it?” Rose hesitated for a moment before speaking casually. “I'd like to meet this Henry
Victor's jaw clenched. That only made the situation worse. Everyone can tell, including the servants that he had lost the challenge to Rose. “That wench…..” Victor was about to curse at Rose but was stopped midway by William. “That's enough from you Victor." He said before he turned to look at Ros
“Rose,” William’s smooth voice came through, dripping with feigned affection. “It’s been so long. How are you, my dear?” Rose’s grip on the wheel tightened. She forced her tone to remain light, slipping easily into the same game. “Father. What a surprise. I’m well. How are you?” William chuckled
Rose walked beside Sandra and Kehlani, her bag slung loosely over one shoulder. They had already planned to hang out after school, something light to chase away the heaviness of the week’s drama. “Let’s hit that café downtown first,” Sandra said, flipping her braids behind her shoulders. “We need
The air-conditioned coolness of the upscale mall was almost a relief compared to the suffocating atmosphere of the Gray mansion. They have been browsing through the boutiques in the mall but none of the dresses she saw caught her eye, not until she spotted a new shop and decided to try it. Rose st
She pulled to a stop directly in front of the grand entrance. Before she could even step out, she spotted a familiar figure waiting at the bottom of the steps. Nancy. Dressed in a sharp navy blazer over a silk blouse, her hair neatly swept into a low bun, she looked every bit the efficient, comp







