Meanwhile, just as Rose was busy plotting to make Luthor her worker, there were other people who were actually planning on him to start looking for her. Anderson Mansion, which is the same mansion Rose had visited today. Unaware of the fact that his cousin's daughter had come to both his house and company today, Julian was sitting with both Nicholas and Leo at the dining table. “We are all going to see your grandfather this weekend.” He announced it to both of his sons. " Is it because of that stuff?" Nicholas asked, already guessing that their visit was because of Rose. “Yes, father wanted mom and my wife to be back before we discuss this new matter and know what our next move is. Your mother and my mother will be coming back this friday.” Julian nodded his head. According to the discussion he had with his father, Anthony had told him to hold on any movement he wanted to make until his mother and wife arrived because Anthony wanted his wife to be aware of this first. Leo jus
“Is it a crime to be interested in someone that looks different? That girl even has the same eyes like mine but it's a bit darker and looks lifeless which is scary but intriguing at the same time.” He didn't know when he blurted out his thoughts. Nicholas creases his brow when he heard Leo words, he felt like his description was quite similar to Rose. Julian was the only clueless one because he had never seen Rose up close except for the pictures that he had seen. And he didn't know that the girl Leo was talking about was the same Rose that their family were looking for. On the other hand, Rose was obviously aware of what was happening. All she did after eating was chat with Alissa for a while before going to bed in order to wake up early the next day. But unfortunately, she got no healthy sleep like she planned to again. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The next day, since she was unable to get any tangible sleep except for the three hours sleep she got before waking up. Rose got ready for school
"Shouldn't that name have washed off from everyone's mouth?” Rose mumbled and both Leo and his friends heard her, which definitely took them by surprise except for Leo who already anticipated something like this from her. “New girl, you're quite a handful. Anyways, that title wouldn't leave until another new student got transferred here. So you have to leave with it." Another one of Leo's friends replied with a smile on his face. They had yet to see Rose's face properly because she was turning her back to them. “Then, this just made this school boring and pathetic." Rose finally replied and turned to look at them with a blank expression on her face. Today she had been getting extremely irritated since she woke up in the middle of the night and even till now she was still very irritated. “Wow, she is even more beautiful up close than when we saw her two days ago at the cafeteria." One of Leo's friends exclaimed and the rest nodded their heads in agreement. They had all quickly falle
Soon, Sandra returned with her own food and sat down opposite Rose. “Rose, you should be really careful with those annoying people we met earlier. They might be seniors but they are very dangerous not only in the school but also their family background.” Sandra suddenly spoke as she looked worriedly at Rose. " What happened?” Kehlani, who heard Sandra's words, turned to look at Rose and ask. "She encountered senior Leo and his friends in the hallway on our way to the cafeteria." Before Rose could reply, Sandra was the one who replied. " Oh,” Kehlani's eyes also went wide when she heard Sandra as she looked at Rose again. She knew Rose somehow knew Leo but she didn't know how their relationship was and she didn't bother to ask Rose as well. “You seem to be in a bad relationship with them as well given the fact that you're a junior to them. What happened?” Rose asked. Sandra didn't waste time and started explaining how the entire situation happened. She originally didn't have any
“I can't follow up with what you are saying." Rose shook her head. Wasn't the point of giving out scholarships to kids because they are kids with no background? “Rose, you see. Every kid gets a scholarship from the school but the class you're placed in depends on your background. There are the extremely rich kids, there are the rich kids, there are normal kids from a little bit of a rich family and the last ones are kids with no background at all." This time it was Kehlani who had been quiet that chose to explain to Rose before Sandra could. “Just like Kel said, the classes are also divided like that as well. The classes in our high school are the Purple crystal class known as the special section, Blue crystal class special section 2, Green crystal class and Yellow crystal class. In terms of student and teacher quality, the Yellow crystal class couldn’t compare to any of the classes in front of it, especially the Purple class. Most of the talented students in the city were concentra
“Girls, I hope you don't mind if I stop by my stall to grab a few things before we head back home?" Theresa asked as she glanced at the two girls in the backseat. She was technically talking to Rose because she knew Kehlani wouldn't have a problem with it. “Sure, I'd love to see Mrs. Clark's stall as well." Rose nodded her head. “Alright, thank you." Theresa nodded her head before driving towards her stall direction. A few minutes later, they arrived at their destination. “We are here girls." Theresa announced as she drove her car into the parking lot. Rose leaned forward and looked out of the car window to see where they were. They were currently parking in the parking lot of one of the most popular and famous Malls in the city. The shopping Mall was very massive and Rose could see lots of people going in and out of the entrance. She didn't need to be told how much the crowd would be in the building just seeing the amount of people walking out from there. “Mrs. Clark, y
Although Kehlani had refused her gesture, Rose ignored her and continued picking outfits for themselves. “Rose, I have enough outfits at home." Kehlani complained as she looked at Rose, hoping that she could stop Rose but it was all in vain when Rose opened her mouth to reply. “I know. I just want to have matching outfits with you." Rose calmly replied with a blank expression. Kehlani swallowed back the rest of her words when she heard Rose. This was actually the first time she would be having matching outfits with someone. And she heard that only best friends get matching outfits. Does this mean that Rose already sees her as a best friend? Kehlani was oblivious to the fact that this was also the first time Rose was also having matching outfits with anyone in her entire two lives. In her past, she had distanced herself from Alisa, so they didn't have the chance to share the best friend relationship and memory. ‘It feels nice though. I should get matching outfits with Alisa someda
Theresa eyebrows raised and her eyes widened when she heard Rose. She quietly stared at her with disbelief evident on her wrinkled face when she processed Rose's unbelievable remark which stunned her. ‘Is this some kind of joke or trick?’ She wondered. If only she didn't know her, she would have thought Rose was a spy and was working for her rivals at the mall. She had heard a similar thing like this in the past about someone offering to invest in her stall. However, it was because she was really careful and calmly thought about the offer. If she hadn't overthink about the offer and immediately accepted it on the spot it was offered to her, she would have fallen into a deep trap back then. Normally, Theresa wasn't the kind to quickly trust people easily, but she took a liking to Rose the moment she set her eyes on her. In the recent weeks, Theresa had been receiving several business calls from her rivals who were each asking the same thing from her and it was for her to sell her
However, amidst their yelling, Karen wasn’t done. “Let's not pretend you’re here because you care about my Rose. I don't care much about high society but I have enough information to know that you and Beatrice are never friends and you just proved me right. You saw a chance to use my Rose to humiliate Beatrice in public. But the truth is—Beatrice doesn’t even see you as a rival. You’re not a threat to her. You’re just a footnote.” That did it. Even though Karen didn't like Beatrice, she had to use her as a weapon to damage Margret. And it was true in some ways, Beatrice never saw Margaret as a rival and that was why she left her off. Beatrice is more cunning and has better things to do than Margret. On the other hand, Margaret’s face turned red, her voice rising. “You arrogant little—! Who the hell do you think you are to speak to me like that?!” “I’m someone you should’ve never insulted,” Karen replied coolly. “Especially not in front of witnesses.” “You're such a bitch! You even
Karen returned with graceful steps, wiping her hands with a silk handkerchief as she approached the table—only to stop mid-step at the sight before her. Three women, overdressed and oozing fake charm, surrounded Rose, who looked irritated and uncomfortable. Karen’s expression hardened immediately. “Is there a problem here?” Karen asked smoothly as she walked up to the table, though her voice was laced with sharpness. Margaret immediately changed her facial expression as she turned without even bothering to look properly. “Oh, relax. We’re just having a friendly chat. Nothing that concerns—” She paused, eyes scanning Karen lazily. Then scoffed. “Oh. You’re the lady that was with her earlier?” Margaret blinked, her voice condescending. “How… quaint. Let me guess—you’re her assistant or... manager?” Rose blinked, trying not to laugh. It was obvious now that these women were actually dumb. Even if Karen is not well known amongst the high socialist thanks to the fact that she lives t
From across the room, Margaret Pezz had been watching like a hawk. Dressed in an ivory designer set and dripping in gold jewelry, Margaret whispered something to her friends, eyes gleaming. With Karen out of the way, it was time to make her move. She strutted over, her heels clicking arrogantly against the marble. Two overdressed women followed her like loyal shadows. “Roseline, darling!” Margaret said with feigned delight, placing a hand on the back of Rose’s chair as if they were long-lost friends. “I couldn’t believe it was you! You look absolutely radiant in person.” Rose looked up slowly from the food menu she was still checking out, expression unreadable. “Do I know you?” Margaret laughed, her voice grating. “Oh, we haven’t officially met. I’m Margaret Pezz—a very close friend of Beatrice, your stepmother.” The moment she said Beatrice’s name, Rose’s expression soured. Margaret noticed and quickly backtracked, playing both sides. “But honestly dear, I never liked the way
The morning sunlight streamed through the large windows of the Anderson estate, bathing the grand dining hall in a warm glow. Rose sat at the breakfast table, quietly sipping her tea as Anne and Karen conversed about an upcoming events. "You should get some fresh air today," Anne suggested, eyeing Rose over her cup of coffee. Karen nodded in agreement. "Actually, I was thinking of taking her out. Just a small outing—maybe some shopping, a café stop. What do you think, Rose?" Rose blinked, caught off guard. "Shopping?" "Yes," Karen said with a small smile. "You could use a few new things, and a change of scenery might be nice." Rose hesitated. She wasn’t exactly the type to enjoy aimless shopping trips at the moment, but the way Anne and Karen were looking at her told her this was more than just a casual suggestion. It was their way of trying to spend time with her. And truthfully, a part of her was beginning to appreciate the warmth they offered. "Alright," she finally agreed.
Later that evening, Rose wandered through the grand hallways of the Anderson estate, her footsteps light against the polished floors. She wasn’t sure what had compelled her to leave the comfort of her room, but something about the quiet atmosphere of the night made her restless. Before she knew it, she was standing in front of her grandfather's study. Hesitating for only a moment, she knocked lightly. "Come in," came the deep, commanding voice from inside. Rose pushed the door open and stepped inside, finding Frank seated at a massive mahogany desk, a glass of whiskey beside him. The dim lighting cast long shadows across the shelves lined with books and relics of the past. "Couldn't sleep?" he asked, not looking up as he finished scribbling on a document. "Something like that," Rose admitted, stepping closer. Frank gestured to the chair across from him. "Sit." She did, expecting the usual quiet company they sometimes shared. But instead of returning to his work, Frank pulled o
The next day, Rose sat in the sunroom with Anne, sipping tea while flipping through an old book she had pulled from the family’s extensive library. The warm golden light streamed through the glass walls, casting soft shadows across the polished floor. Anne, ever the poised and graceful matriarch, studied her granddaughter with sharp yet affectionate eyes. "Are you comfortable, dear?" Rose glanced up from her book. "Yes, Grandmother. More comfortable than I expected to be." A rare, approving smile graced Anne's lips. "Good. You should feel at home here." Before Rose could respond, Karen entered the room, her heels clicking against the marble floor. "Ah, perfect. You're both here," she said, taking a seat across from Rose. Anne arched her brow. "You sound suspiciously excited. What are you up to, my dear?" Karen smirked, “Yes, I'm excited, mother because I have some nice news for Rose.” she said then turned to Rose. "I had a little chat with Headmistress Moore this morning. She ag
Dinner continued with casual conversation, and despite how formal the Anderson household could seem, the atmosphere wasn’t tense. After finishing her meal, Rose excused herself, but before she could leave, Leo grabbed her wrist. "Where are you going?" Rose gave him a pointed look. "To see Grandfather." Leo blinked in surprise but quickly masked it. He let go of her wrist and shrugged. "Suit yourself. Just don’t stay up too late." Rose shook her head and walked off. However, she didn't head straight to meet Frank, she made a quick stop at the kitchen. Frank’s study was dimly lit, the faint scent of aged paper and cedarwood clinging to the air. He sat behind his desk, flipping through a thick folder of documents. A soft knock echoed through the room. “Come in,” Frank’s voice called out, calm but firm. The door opened and Rose stepped inside, carrying a polished tray with a single porcelain teacup. She closed the door behind her with a quiet click. Frank looked up and paused, ey
“What’s going on here?” Rose’s voice was calm but firm as she stepped forward, her sharp gaze sweeping over the tension-filled scene. She had spotted the standoff the moment she entered the stall. Sandra turned to her, arms crossed. “Oh, perfect timing. This girl thinks staring at a snack means she owns it.” The girl scoffed when she heard Sandra’s explanation. “And this girl thinks she can just take whatever she wants.” The vendor, seeing Rose enter the conversation, looked relieved. “Miss, maybe you can help settle this?” Rose exhaled, her gaze flickering between them before settling on the other girl with calm finality. “If you really wanted it, you should have asked the vendor to hold it for you. Since you didn’t, I don’t see why this is even an argument.” The girl frowned, seemingly unprepared for someone to shut down the situation with pure logic instead of fueling the fight. One of her friends stepped up, opening her mouth to say something, but Rose’s voice cut through th
After finishing their meal, the group began heading back to their private room when Sandra suddenly stopped. “You guys go ahead. Kehlani and I need to grab something real quick.” Kaleb raised a brow at her. “What is it?” “A snack I saw earlier,” Sandra replied, waving him off. “It won’t take long.” Austin sighed but didn’t argue. “Fine, just don’t get into trouble.” Leo glanced at Rose, but before he could say anything, she spoke first. “I’ll catch up with you. I want to check something at the next stall too.” Leo narrowed his eyes but didn’t question her, since he knew she wouldn’t tell him what it was. “Are you sure you don't want me to come along? The last thing I need is you getting lost.” He asked which earned him a glare from Rose. “I will be fine without you. And I will also catch up with both Sandra and Kehlani, ” She replied. Seeing that she wouldn’t let him go with her, he finally relented. “Don’t take too long.” With that, the three boys walked off, leaving the girl