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
The next day after her national exam, Rose left school without lingering. Luthor hadn’t been able to drive her that morning—he had matters to attend to at his mother’s restaurant—so Rose had taken the wheel herself. The drive home was smooth, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows across the r
But the moment she and Luthor turned to leave, Branson’s guards blocked the exit. Rose’s eyes sharpened instantly. Luthor glanced at Branson. “Really?” he asked in disbelief. Branson’s expression darkened. “I don’t handle rejection well. It irritates me. If I can’t obtain what I want… I’d rath
The next morning, the dining room was unusually quiet. Sunlight filtered in through the tall windows, casting a soft glow over the long table as Rose adjusted her jacket. Across from her, Luthor set down his coffee and began giving her a brief but precise rundown of everything he had handled at Pe
Yes, take that punk and don't let him go until he pays for all these damages." Joshua yelled but his voice was consumed by the loud sounding of the music As Luthor was about to leave the lounge area, Cody suddenly shook off the pain and rushed forward again. “Stop right there!” Cody snarled, block







