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Chapter Thirty-Six: The Devil's Contract

Author: Rejoice Ezeh
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-29 12:42:37

Rose Miller's POV

Twenty-four hours. That's how long Victoria Cross had given me to decide whether to accept her dangerous offer or face twenty years in federal prison alone.

I spent the entire night lying on my narrow jail cell cot, staring at the ceiling and thinking about my options. By morning, I had convinced myself that I didn't really have a choice. The Sterling family had destroyed my life, and if Victoria's people could help me survive this nightmare while making Ophelia Sterling pay for her role in my downfall, then maybe it was worth the risk.

When the guard called my name at 8 AM, I already knew what I was going to say.

Victoria was waiting for me in the same visiting room, looking as composed and predatory as she had the day before. She didn't waste time with pleasantries.

"Dr. Miller, have you made your decision?"

"I'll sign your cooperation agreement," I said, trying to sound more confident than I felt.

Victoria smiled with satisfaction and pulled out the legal document
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