LOGINRose drove them straight to the Gray Mansion. At dinner, Beatrice played her role flawlessly—smiling, serving food, asking about everyone’s day. Rose matched her performance with equal grace, answering politely and eating quietly. Sophia’s voice didn’t stop the entire time as the maids set the d
Pamela was the first to spot them when they arrived. Her surprise was obvious when she saw Sophia. “Sophia?” Before she could ask more, Rose spoke calmly. “Father insisted that I bring her along.” Sophia immediately stepped forward, lowering her head respectfully. “Hello, Aunt Pamela. I wanted
The next morning after she was done eating, Rose turned to look at Luthor. “I'll be driving myself to school today, Brother Luthor?" She said casually. Luthor frowned slightly. “Are you sure? I can—” “I’m sure,” she cut in gently, a small smile curving her lips. “I’ll just appreciate it if you c
By the time Rose finished her shower, the night had already deepened. Warm steam lingered in the bathroom as she stepped out, wrapping a towel loosely around her hair. She changed into her pajamas, dried her hair halfway, and finally climbed onto her bed, exhaustion creeping into her bones. Just
The silence in the car grew taut. “She laughed along with them,” Luthor said, each word measured. “When they joked about my fall. When they asked if I needed help paying for drinks.” Rose’s nails dug into her palm. “And then,” he said quietly, “she stood up. Raised her glass. And announced tha
The city blurred past the window as Luthor drove in silence, one hand resting on the steering wheel, the other loose at his side. The hum of the engine filled the car, steady and low, but it did little to soothe the heaviness that had settled between them. Rose noticed it almost immediately. He







