Karen had always thought of Roger as distant, not caring about what she liked when he kept buying her cheap roses in the past.Now, she realized that wasn’t the case. Roger had known her preferences all along and just hadn’t fulfilled them. The orchid garden in front of her felt like a dream.“This isn’t real.” Her cold heart warmed up, similar to the rays of the sun.“It is. Do you like it?” Roger asked eagerly, hoping he hadn’t gone overboard. Karen was too stunned to speak. Squatting, she began to admire the ones closest to her. They were still blooming. “How did you know?”The way she admired the blooming orchids like little babies was heartwarming, and Roger felt that all his efforts had paid off.Karen wasn’t too hard to please. She loved the simple things in life, and he made it his mission to make them memorable for her.Crouching down beside her, Roger’s voice was soft. “I make it my responsibility to know what my wife likes, and Karen, all I want is a chance to prove to you
Karen stared wide-eyed at the door held open for her by Roger. The car was not one she saw on a daily basis, and even though she knew little about cars, she could tell that this one was out of her league.“What’s the name of the car?” she asked. Roger smiled and pointed at the logo. “Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail, and if you don’t like it, we can make a custom one for you,” he said casually. Karen was lost.She wasn’t used to this, and seeing the sleek machine before her only made her feel out of place. Even with Roger, she was used to seeing him with a cheap Toyota, so this was just too much for her.“How much is this supposed to cost?”“Just thirty-two million. Come on, sit,” he said casually, still holding the door for her. Karen felt like she was experiencing a completely different world. The first time she sat in Van’s car, she thought it was the most expensive, but this?The price already caused her jaws to drop, and this money should be used wisely, not wasted. “Isn’t it t
Karen thought about the turn of events, which made sense to her. She had met and fallen in love with Roger without knowing any members of his family, and since he wouldn't let her go, perhaps his family could help.“Alright. If you want me back, Roger, then there are four conditions.”For as long as she mentioned getting back together, Roger wanted it legalized because nothing was going to take her away from him again.“I can get a lawyer to draft an agreement if you want,” Roger said seriously. Karen shook her head. “You don’t know what they are, and lawyers don’t work during weekends.”Roger picked up his phone and made a call. “Marcus, get to the Dawsons mansion in thirty minutes or find yourself another client.”Karen panicked. Why was Roger behaving so strangely? His authority seemed to be more than Giovanni's, whereas the latter was his father. Why was a rich boy living off his father acting like he owned the world?“You ar
Roger lifted himself slightly from the bed to a sitting position, still cuddling Karen, but his gaze turned serious. “Give me your conditions, and I promise to adhere to them.”Karen was stunned, not expecting him to immediately accept it but thought it was because he had no idea about what her demand was going to be.Why was he so different? This Roger made it hard for her to hate him like she planned, so what exactly happened to him? He didn’t even look at Tonia when he entered the restroom, and that was the girl he had been obsessed with all this while. “First of all…” she was saying when a knock on the door interrupted her words, and they exchanged glances before Delanie’s voice sounded from outside the room. “Roger, it’s time for breakfast, and everyone is waiting for you and Karen.” Karen’s gaze traveled to the time on her phone before she realized that breakfast was going to be brunch. “We’ve slept for long. Let’s talk later,” she tried to wiggle out of his arms again. Roger
Tonia was not used to being as neglected as she was today, needing to steal the spotlight from Karen like always, but she had run too far ahead that she didn’t know when the game had changed behind her.Karen did not deny it, as honesty had always been her hallmark. “I don’t play the victim, Tonia. I’m not like you. You deserve what you got, and it’s nothing compared to what you did to me,” she retorted, and Roger’s brows raised.She had indeed done it, making him proud of her, but he wondered what other form of mischief she had up her sleeves.His little kitten wasn’t so naïve anymore, and he couldn’t wait to explore more of her. Surprinted will leave.Tonia was glad Karen was showing her true colors. Unlike her, Karen did not seem smart enough to hide her evil side, but the response she got was heartbreaking. “I would have fined you if you were the one on the floor.” Giovanni was serious. Karen’s training was not complete, but the likes of Tonia shouldn’t be a match for her. Karen
Roger's gaze swept through the ladies' restroom until he caught sight of the person he was looking for. A sigh of relief escaped him when he saw her standing leisurely, her lips pursed together.She was even more stunning than he had imagined without her eyeglasses. "Kitten, are you alright?" He hastened to her side and began to scrutinize her carefully for any injuries.From the moment he decided to reveal his identity, she was the only woman who mattered to him, aside from his family and with her, there was no one else.Karen was stunned, unable to get upset with him calling her kitten. Did Roger not see Tonia? She was prepared to see him crouch down and comfort Tonia, maybe even carry her in his arms.Perhaps he had forgotten, so Karen decided to draw his attention to the issue at hand."I'm not the injured one, in case you haven't noticed," she shrugged, but Roger glanced around before his eyes focused on her again. "You are the only one I see," his voice was tender, filled with c