Roseline's POVIt took me a minute for the gravity of his words to sink in and my mind raced to catch up."Are you serious?" I finally managed to find my voice. The words came out in disbelief. I could once again feel the anger rushing through my veins. What kind of girl is he thinking of? "I don't go joking around. Kitten!" He retorted, his tone dripping with confidence. "Come to my place tonight; we will have a discussion there, along with coffee." He paused for a second. "And maybe other things." I could hear his sinister intentions in his voice. I gulped and drawing a deep breath, I stood straight. I know Liam wanted to say something but before he could, I managed to say,"There is no point in talking in private. They are my family. They would eventually come to know about it. You could talk to me here," I told him, clearly crossing my hand to my chest. "I am a very private and organized person. I don't think you would be pleased to hear in public what I want from you in retur

Roseline's POV"Sister, I have heard that we are going to be homeless," one of the kids asked, concern etched on his face.He is a teenager so he understands things better than other kids in this orphanage. The others gathered around, their innocent eyes filled with worry."Is this true, sister?""Where will we go then?""This is our home."The kids asked in their broken voices."This is our home and we will stay here only. Nothing is going to happen like that," I assured them.Emma was standing silently, as she still didn't think that we would be able to save this orphanage. But I am confident that today we are going to win the competition."It is a very important day for me and your sister Emma, Wish us luck."The children huddled around me, their small arms embracing me, showering me with their innocent love and wish for success. Their sweet voices filled the air with encouragement and hope.After smiling from ear to ear, I stood up. All I want is for these kids to stay happy.As w

Roseline's POVIt was sunset time, and sunlight was casting warm hues across the area.Colorful toys were scattered around the garden as children of various ages were engrossed in their games. Their laughter fills the air, creating an atmosphere of innocent happiness.My eyes moved toward the two kids who were engaged in an imaginative adventure with a toy pirate ship. They laugh as they mimic the sound of crashing waves and engage in a pretend sword fight, their young minds filled with wonder and imagination.Nothing is new here; after taking an afternoon nap and completing their homework, kids play together. It must be another usual day for them, but they don't know that havoc is waiting for them.Today is the day when the devil promised to ruin everything. As it is Sunday, Liam is also here. I have been spending time with kids to distract my mind and forget what he said, but it seems impossible to me."Rose, the stress is visible on your face. Don't worry so much. You will fall ill.

As I don't want to create any issues, I did what he wanted for now. He gestured something to one of the female house helpers. Reluctantly, I followed him into the room, and my curiosity piqued.We passed through many rooms before he finally stopped in front of one. He typed the passcode and the door to the room opened. I guess the room is his. As the door swung open, my eyes widened, taking in the breathtaking sight before me.The room exuded an aura of romance and passion. The bed, adorned with delicate red flowers, was a centerpiece of beauty, complemented by drapes cascading gracefully and heart-shaped red pillows placed meticulously. The air was filled with the scent of scented candles, adding to the ambiance.Now my nervousness has taken its toll. Is he going to do all this? Did he ask his servants to do this?My nerves tingled with anticipation, unsure of what lay ahead. I tried to steady my racing heart, reminding myself that this was merely a charade, a façade we had to mainta

Roseline's POVThankfully, the dress I found happened to be a knee-length midi dress, which was a relief.When I came out, he was nowhere to be found. Has he gone somewhere?Why do I care about his whereabouts? Perhaps there was a lingering sense of curiosity or concern, despite my earlier frustrations.Shrugging off those thoughts, I decided to sit down on the bed. To my surprise, the mattress felt incredibly soft and comfortable. The temptation to lie down and indulge in a deep sleep washed over me, but I hesitated. After all, it wasn't my home, and I didn't want to embarrass myself further in front of the person I referred to as a devil.My eyes were moving around when they abruptly stopped at a chocolate box. I found myself drawn to it. Unable to resist, I walked towards it.The anticipation built up as I opened the box, revealing a treasure trove of caramel cubes, each delicately wrapped in golden paper. The sight made my mouth water, and my craving for caramel took hold. It was