MasukAcross the city, inside the top floor of Anderson Corporation, Julian was in the middle of a meeting when his phone rang. He almost ignored it, until he saw Nicholas’s name. He frowned slightly before he picked up immediately. “What is it?” “Rose is missing.” The words were simple, but they land
The meeting point was supposed to be simple. A café just off the main street, nothing fancy, just a place the group had agreed on earlier that day. But when Leo pulled into the parking area, something immediately felt wrong. He stepped out of the car, eyes scanning the surroundings expecting t
After losing his first wife, he had only wanted stability, for himself, and for his daughter. Remarrying had felt like the right choice, something that would give Alissa a complete home again. And his new wife had given him exactly what he wanted to see. In public, she was warm, attentive and soft-
The air smelled sterile, but the floor beneath her feet was wrong, dark, slick, reflecting her like a broken mirror. At the end of the hallway, she saw a hospital bed. Alissa laid there unmoving. Rose’s chest tightened. “No… she’s alive.” “You’re too late.” The voice came from behind. Rose imme
The truth was, her father did love her and that was what made it harder. After losing his first wife, he had only wanted stability, for himself, and for his daughter. Remarrying had felt like the right choice, something that would give Alissa a complete home again. And his new wife had given him e
Rose stood in a dim hospital corridor. The air smelled sterile, but the floor beneath her feet was wrong, dark, slick, reflecting her like a broken mirror. At the end of the hallway, she saw a hospital bed. Alissa laid there unmoving. Rose’s chest tightened. “No… she’s alive.” “You’re too late.
Well,” he said slowly, rolling his jaw as he straightened. “That’s new.” His companions burst into uneasy laughter, some glancing around as patrons stared in shock. Amelia’s heart dropped. “You’ve got spirit,” he continued, smiling. “I like that.” “I don’t care what you like,” Amelia said, b
Before Rose left the study, Frank stopped her once more. “Since you’re going to meet Mason Kent,” he said calmly, “there are a few things you should keep in mind.” Rose straightened slightly, giving him her full attention. “Mr. Kent is ambitious, but he’s cautious,” Frank continued. “He listen
Mason’s eyes widened instantly. He remembered every detail of several of the drafted proposals Rose had shown him and his friends yesterday, each one polished, strategic, and frighteningly precise. They weren’t ideas someone her age should have been capable of producing so flawlessly. He had tol
After Maya calmed down, Rose glanced around the office. “Where’s Brother Luthor? I thought I’d see him here.” Maya sighed softly. “He left earlier with Ms. Evelyn. She needed to discuss something with him personally at Ashmore Legal Group.” Rose nodded, understanding. “I’ll wait for him, then.”







