LOGINRose froze. Several guards immediately stepped forward and blocked the door. Rose slowly turned back. Her eyes narrowed at Branson. “What is the meaning of this? Why are you stopping me?” Branson sighed slightly as if disappointed. “I had hoped you would make the smart decision.” He stood up
Silence hung heavily inside the VIP room. Branson leaned back against the sofa, watching Rose with calm patience as she struggled internally with the decision he had forced upon her. Slowly, she opened her eyes. Her gaze became firm. “I refuse.” The words fell into the room like a stone droppi
After a short while, the elevator dinged and the doors opened onto the VIP floor. The guards guided her down the quiet hallway until they stopped in front of a large double door. One of the guards knocked. A second later, the door opened. Rose stepped inside. The room was another luxurious
The car came to a smooth stop in front of Brooks Hotel. For a moment, Rose remained seated behind the steering wheel, her hands gripping it lightly as she stared at the towering building ahead of her. The hotel lobby glowed with golden lights through the massive glass windows, looking as luxurio
“Well?” “Miss Gray has left Glassrose Manor.” Alex frowned slightly. “So?” Derek swallowed. “She’s heading to Brooks Hotel.” The moment the words left Derek’s mouth— The temperature in the office seemed to drop. The air became heavy and Alex’s expression went completely still. Dangerously st
The office was quiet except for the soft ticking of the clock on the wall. Alex sat behind his desk, reviewing documents on the tablet in his hand. His posture was relaxed, but anyone who knew him well would recognize the subtle tension in his shoulders. Across from him stood Derek. Derek held







