“We didn’t have proper evidence and strong backing.” Luthor replied.“Hmmm….. That could be a side reason. The real reason was money and power. You don’t fucking need an evidence to destroy someone’s life. First of all, your family has no money to get a proper lawyer for the case, you guys have no money to fund the case, those were your flaws. The company in charge of the contract was a big corporation, even if they knew that your father was being framed after listening to the evidence you provided. They surely wouldn’t want to lose face and have to apologize to a small construction company because of the mistake of their general manager. The judge in charge of the case has also been settled properly so no matter what evidence you have to prove your father’s innocence was completely useless.” Rose explained to Luthor as if she was present when the whole incident happened. Luthor just stared at her in awe and admiration. She was a real genius than he actually thought. “But the company
She didn't realize that when she was talking earlier, her expression had really darkened into a murderous one. Luthor could sense pure hatred and killing intent when she talked about serving justice to the people who harmed her. It seems clear to him now that she was out of payback or something. “I'm confident and sure of you and your family that you guys won't let my investment go to waste so let's just go along with that answer and don't question me any further.” Rose remarked, waving her hand casually signaling him to not ask any more questions. “The more time you spend with me, the more you would know about Roseline Gray." She added. Luthor paused his lips in order to shut up because he had already gotten enough answers to most of his questions even though he still had more to ask. “Fine, I would agree to be your personal driver until I pay back the money you paid for my mom's debt. I would have to think carefully about what you just told me about helping my family." He said.
Earlier when they left Cobra's place, Rose had told both she and Luthor in the car when they were heading back to the shop to keep her from buying the entire Azure Prime Property Managements and her becoming the new chairwoman a secret. She even told them to not tell Maya and if Maya asked them how they sorted the matter, they should tell their mother that Rose was just able to pay back the money which Maya would believe because she was aware of Rose's background. Rose knew that Maya's attitude toward her would change, she had barely gotten Maya to address her casually and it could change if she knew Rose was the new chairwoman of Azure Prime Property Managments. Amelia was not slow witted to not figure out that Rose has an hidden agenda apart from her family background. No matter how Influential Gray family might be, they don't possess that kind of connection to do what Rose did. “It has nothing to do with you guys' age and her family status has nothing to do with what I'm saying
“You guys have really cleared this place up. It looks almost the way it was before." Luthor remarked as he strolled over to where his family were sitting. “What are you doing here, brother?” Amelia was the first person to ask while looking at Luthor.“Didn’t say you would be returning back later? This isn’t the usual time you always come back. Did something happen? What about Rose? Has she arrived back home safely?” Unlike Amelia who just asked one question, Maya fired questions at Luthor one after the other without giving him the chance to reply to Amelia's question. “Woah, mom, at this rate you’re going to bury big brother with questions without giving him the chance to reply.” Simon was the one who remarked, making Maya realize that Luthor had not been able to answer any of her questions. It was because she was too worried that something had happened that’s why she was unable to control the way she questioned Luthor. “Thank you, Simon. You’re the only one who realizes the kind o
“No! What are you apologizing and talking about?" Maya waved her hand at Luthor and asked. She didn't understand the reason why he was apologizing to her. “Weren't you angry at the job he got?" Amelia was the one who asked her mother. She was pleased with what Luthor said when he said he got the job from Rose, but she had noticed the change in their mother's mood and thought she didn't really like it. “Why would I be angry when your brother got a job better than the one he had before? I'm happy to hear it. I was just thinking about how Rose has been such a heaven sent angel to this family." Maya replied sincerely. Why would she be mad? Her son got to be the personal driver of the daughter of the Gray family's oldest daughter. She knew how much trouble one would have to go through if they wanted that job but the person who needed the driver asked her son to be her driver and even asked him to be her personal driver rather than just a regular driver. This was a great improvement in th
She briefly replayed everything that had happened today, all the way from the incident at Maya’s restaurant, her encounter with Cobra who she didn’t know existed until she met him today, her new business which she bought today and finally her hiring Luthor as her personal driver and telling him about her investment in his family. “I hope he doesn’t disappoint me and give a positive response tomorrow,” She muttered gently before sitting up on her bed and grabbing her laptop. Even though she had a really long day, her work for today wasn’t done yet. She had asked Luthor to come tomorrow so that she can buy the car he would use to drive her, she knew it might get dramatic as well tomorrow so she decided to prepare for it. After tying a few things on her laptop, she grabbed her phone and dialed Nancy’s number. She knew it was a bit late in the night but she had no choice but to call Nancy because she needed her help and she was the only person she could think of at the moment. “Hello R
Meanwhile, Luthor was lying face up on his bed in his room. He was staring up at the ceiling as he mind was occupied with different thoughts. He had only told Maya about the job offer Rose gave him but skipped the part where she said she wanted to invest in their family and would help them release their father. He wasn’t sure how Maya would take this matter so he chose to not tell her yet. He suddenly snapped out of his thoughts when he heard a knock on his room door. “Come in.” He answered and the door pushed open as Amelia strutted into the room. “Mia, it's you? What brought you here?” Luthor asked as he adjusted to a sitting position on the bed when he saw his younger sister in his room. “Well, I came to see you.” Amelia replied casually as she walked over to the bed and sat down by the edge of it while looking at Luthor . “What happened? Is there something you want to tell me?” He asked with a raised brow. “I should be the one asking if there is anything you want to tell us?
*****The next day*******Rose walked out of her dressing room fully dressed in long black pants, black blouse and a long black and white stripes coat. She paired her outfit with a white sneakers and tied her hair into a low ponytail. Her dressing style looked mature and casual because she was an adult in mentality. After she was satisfied with her look, she grabbed her black backpack and strolled out of the room.It was the weekend, when she got downstairs, she wasn't surprised when she didn't see both Sofia and Beatrice again. The mother and daughter must have gone out again since they always have plans. This was how they treated her in her past life, leaving her alone at home and not bothering about. Well, Rose cared less about them now because she also has a place to be right now and her uber ride she had ordered was already waiting outside for her. “Young Miss, you're going out?" Paige asked when she saw how Rose was fully dressed in an outing outfit.“Yes. It's the weekend so I
“Yes, that's true, I've only seen Sophia around but not your oldest first daughter.” Mrs. Will interfered when she too heard Mrs. Phillip’s question. She planned to ask Beatrice because she had been looking around for Rose but couldn't find her. “Thank God, I thought I was the only one who missed seeing that cute loveable child. Where did you say she is, Beatrice?” Mrs. Phillip asked again despite knowing that Beatrice hadn't replied yet. Beatrice smiled at both Mrs. Phillip and Mrs. Will. ‘You crazy two bitches. I'm already prepared for you.’ she thought to herself. She was aware that these two women were nothing but trouble, that's why she prepared herself for them since she had no choice but to invite them to her little party. “Oh, well, my poor Rose has a fever and is staying in bed. I told her not to come outside because of the cold weather and her fever could worsen.” She calmly answered. “Oh dear, is Rose okay? Why didn't you let us know beforehand." Mrs. Phillip worriedly
Once, Rose had believed that Beatrice cared for her. She had believed in her kindness, thinking that maybe Beatrice did see her as a daughter. But now, she saw through the facade. Beatrice wasn’t protecting her. She was merely covering for her son, brushing away his actions as though they were minor inconveniences. Each word of Beatrice’s “comfort” felt like salt in a wound. Still in pain and unable to walk comfortably, Rose was confined to her bed. Though Rose's leg had healed more than she portrayed it to everyone, it was also part of her plan. During her confinement, Rose constantly talked with Nicholas and gave him directions on the things she wanted him to do with the security video she asked him to find. Although he could fairly guess what his little cousin was up to, Nicholas was still confused about how she was planning all this in her little head. Yet, despite her stepdaughter’s state, Beatrice's grand birthday party carried on as planned. The house bustled with preparatio
The next day, Rose received a call from Theresa in the morning, telling her to visit the store because of something important. Rose actually thought it was something that wouldn't take time so she lied to Beatrice who was at home that she was going to her friend's place. As expected, Beatrice didn't probe too much and let Rose leave. It was only when Rose got there did she realize that it was going to take a while for her to finish up with the meeting so she tried to rush things up. Nancy sent a text message to Rose when she was having a meeting with Theresa, in order to inform Rose that she would soon be arriving at the location of the first house on Rose's list. Nancy wanted Rose to be present personally, so that she can be able to negotiate some of the terms with the real estate agent. Rose would have loved to attend the meeting but it was impossible since her meeting with Theresa wasn't over yet. As a result, she had no other choice but to text Nancy and told her to carry on w
“That is an excellent choice. I will give the estate manager incharge of these properties a call tonight and we can meet at the location to sign the complete deal.” Nancy suggested. Rose easily agrees to Nancy's term since she found the suggestion acceptable.“That's fine by me. I'll meet you there tomorrow morning.” “Yes, but that is not the case here. I don't think it's wise for you to go out again tomorrow with how you look." She added as she looked at Rose who tilted her head to the side. There is no way she wanted Rose to walk around with that face again tomorrow. Today was a mistake because she didn't know what happened to her.“Are you worried about me, big sister? Don't because I am fine. Besides, I need to handle this before it gets late because I will be needing it soon." Rose replied, giving a reassuring smile at Nancy.“I know but I still think you should get better first, huh? You have to care about yourself more." Nancy argued, despite knowing that Rose was right. Howe
When they arrived at their destination, Rose told Luthor to wait for her while she headed to the restaurant entrance.Immediately she entered the restaurant, she sighted Nancy sitting at one of the tables by the window so she made her way there while trying to control herself from limping too much.“I'm sorry for making you wait for me, sister Nancy." Rose said as she stood in front of the table.“Oh dear, Rose what happened to your face?” Nancy looked up when she heard Rose's voice ready to greet her with a smile but she was shocked when she saw Rose.Rose gave Nancy a smile before taking her seat in front of her. “It's nothing serious, I just got into a little accident but I'm healing now." She replied.“You should have told me about this, I wouldn't have accepted us to meet today. Are you sure you're okay coming out like this?" Nancy worriedly asked. “I am, don't worry about me." Rose nodded her head at Nancy but it wasn't enough to make the woman stop worrying about her. She was
………..The next day, Rose was unable to go to school because of injuries. After everyone had left the mansion, Rose picked up her phone and called Luthor to get the car ready for her.Well, the Gray family thought she would be unable to go out but that wasn't true, she had got appointments with Nancy who was already waiting for her at the restaurant they were supposed to meet.A few minutes later, Rose stepped out of her building fully dressed in all black clothes and backpack. Luthor, who was already waiting for her, stepped out of the driver seat and opened the back seat door for her.“Are you sure you should be going out in that condition?" Luthor asked as he drove out of the mansion. Earlier he had watched Rose limp into the car when he hadn't taken his eyes off her. Even as she sat in the car pressing her cellphone his gaze constantly fell on her bruised face and leg.Rose looked up from her phone and glanced at the driver seat. “Yes. It's important. And I told you not to have th
Beatrice was caught off guard when she heard Rose. How was she supposed to reply to that?Seeing her mother in a difficult situation to come up with something to say, Sophia tugged Rose's hand. “Sister, don't think like that. Ever since you left and mom found out that Victor chased you out, mom scolded him really really badly on your behalf." As a sweet-talker, Sophia expected her tricks to work on Roes who smiled at her and pretended like she never did anything earlier. It almost looked like she was a robot that was being rubbotted.Ah, yes. But it seems like my scolding isn't enough for him. I will make sure to seek punishment for him from your father when he comes back. My darling, I'm sorry for coming so late." Beatrice took the opportunity crested by her daughter and came up with something quickly.Rose smiled upon seeing how mother and daughter keep trying to come up with an excuse to cover for each other. Not wanting to drag on seeing their faces, Rose lied that she wanted to
Rose, who was busy taking her nap, frowned when she felt the presence in her room. ‘I should have locked that door earlier.’“Sister, wake up. It's me, Sophia." Sophia persistently shook Rose's body, making her groan in pain at how tight Sophia's grip was.“It hurts, Sophia.” Rose mumbled as she gently pushed Sophia's hand away and sat up on the bed." Oh, I'm sorry. Mother and I were just so excited and happy when we heard that you're back." Sophia quickly apologized as she sat beside Rose on the bed."Roseline, dear. Why did you do that? Do you have any idea how worried I was when I heard that you left the mansion? Your father got angry at me because of that.” Beatrice suddenly ranted as she looked at Rose with a fake worried expression on her face.“Mother, I didn't leave just like that. I had no choice but to listen to Victor when he chased me out because I didn't want him to get more angry with me." Rose replied as she looked up at Beatrice. Honestly, she wasn't really in the moo
Just as she was about to go inside, the gates opened and another car which belonged to Beatrice drove in as well, making Sophia pause.“Sophia, what are you doing outside still dressed like that?"Beatrice questioned as she stepped out of the car along with Victor. She had a scowl on her face when she saw her daughter still dressed the same way she had dressed when she left this morning.“I just got back home now." Sophia casually replied to her mother. “And before you scold me, I went out with my friends after school so I was late because of that." She quickly added, knowing what her mother might say next.“Mom, stop looking at Sophia like that. She is old enough to hang out with her friends, isn't she?” Victor suddenly Interjected while winking at his sister who smiled at him for his help.“I know, I just want you to be careful sometimes." As expected, Beatrice couldn't win against her children and softened her gaze at Sophia.“Mommy, did you get that picture of the dress I sent to y