Author Pov Flashback Continues"What?" Rose exclaimed expanding her eyes in shock. She stared at tearing up Jane who looked helpless."I am sorry Rose I tried to refuse but it's against our policy." Rose palmed her forehead stumbling back."Why aunt why? You know he's a manipulative monster. What if he ends up doing something to Fred?" Rose spat angrily."R-Rose I am s----" Rose shook her head at the woman running out of the kitchen to her room.She ruffled through the stuff given by Reynold trying to find the phone. She wanted to return everything to him but after that night of their break up, he didn't contact or come to see her. And she didn't want to take a risk by going to his house so she simply decided to keep this stuff for time being.But now she understood why he was so silent all these past days? He had been planning this for so long. He knew she can even give her life for Fred that's why he decided to use him as a scapegoat just to lure Rose.Finally finding the phone she

Author PovRose frowned staring at the beautiful dress laying on the bed. She walked near it grabbing the small note placed beside it. Her frown deepened when she read the words written on it.Be ready by 7 pm. -RafaelShe stared at the note for a few minutes before sighing heavily. Sitting on the edge of the bed she touched the beautiful shimmering gown letting out a small chuckle.Once she used to love these small surprises. She always used to love getting gifts from people but indeed one traumatizing event can change anyone's mind. Her life and mind took a huge turn as well.All of these expensive things don't excite her anymore. No matter how much Rafael is trying to come out as patient as he can be with her, he can't bring the Rose she used to be back.She's mentally ruined, and pieces of her shattered sanity can't be healed ever. Over the past week, Rose noticed him giving her as much less work as he can. He sometimes even drags her away from her chores forcing her to stay with

Author PovRose removed his arms around her body taking a step back. Rafael got startled for a second at her sudden action before frowning at her. He wasn't able to understand what was wrong with her all of a sudden?"She told you everything didn't she?" Rafael's wrinkled forehead finally started easing up as he heard her mumbling lowly. He sighed heavily."Rose I know you didn't want me to know about your past but---" Rose snapped her head up staring right in his eyes."But? It's my past right? Then I should be the one having a full right if I want to share it with someone or not." This was the first Rafael has witnessed her anger. Her hands were continuously being clenched and unclenched. She was trying her best to not yell at him."You are just a person who bought me. You have no right to dig into my past. All your concern should be related to my body nothing else." This angered Rafael as well.Rose flinched in surprise when Rafael grabbed her arms jerking her body closer to him. S

Author Pov"What the fuck man?" Rafael cursed loudly jumping off the couch when a jug of water was thrown over his face. He blinked his eyes wiping his face to see the culprit. He rolled his eyes when he came face to face with his raging man."Xavier, what the hell do you think you are doing?" He gritted out unbuttoning his shirt to get rid of the damped material."That's the same question I fucking want to ask! Why haven't you found Valerie yet?" He snarled breathing heavily. Rafael rolled his eyes leaving his half-naked tattooed body on display throwing the shirt away."I am not obliged to answer you dipshit! I already informed Mr. Valentino whatever was needed for him to know." Xavier took a step closer to him coming face to face with the unbothered man who kept his head high."Valerie is my property! She's fucking mine! Then you should inform me about her whereabouts not to my fucking father! " He said glaring at Rafael who chuckled shaking his head."She's not yours anymore. Your

Author PovRafael stared at the beautiful woman lying beside him. He couldn't get a wink of sleep after what happened today. He couldn't forget the sense of her touch. Her beautiful scent that his nostrils engulfed after she embraced him as her life depends on him.She never reciprocated any of his touches, his words, or any action. For the past month, he avoided her thinking that she didn't want to even see his face but after she threw herself in his arms he knew this was it. This was what he desperately ever wanted. To feel her touch. To watch her making the first move.After Xavier's call, his inner beast wanted nothing more than to destroy everything. Even the mere thought of happening anything to his Fiore burnt him. There was no comparison between the heights of hate and resentment that grew in him for Xavier.That very moment he knew Xavier has started thinking of himself as more than just a human. He needs to be taught a lesson and for that reason, he got a call from Sinister