“Alright, father.” Rose replied and stretched her cell phone towards the manager who collected it with both hands. “H-hello, Mr. Gray. This is Manager Cord speaking, sir. It’s a pleasure to speak with you sir.” Manager Cord quickly greeted William. “Ah, yes. You must be the manager of the carshop that my daughter is talking about? I was told you didn’t believe her when she said she was from the Gray family?” William asked. “Sir, I can explain. It wasn’t intentional…..” Manager Cord tried to explain but William cut him off. “That's enough. Whatever car Rose buys in your store has the bill sent to the Gray Corporation. And treat my daughter with the respect that she deserves because she is the eldest daughter of the Gray family. Give the phone back to her.” William said. “I understand sir.” Manager Cord replied as he looked at Rose. “Miss Gray, please take the phone.” He said and handed the phone back to Rose with both of his hands. Rose took her phone back and removed the
“What? …….what am I……” Doris stuttered in surprise not expecting this kind of gesture from Rose. Even Boyd was surprised as well when he heard Rose. Despite the fact he had only attended to them for such a short time, she was giving him a tip as well. “You deserve and worked for it. Trust me, I wouldn’t do something like this if you hadn’t impressed me, so just accept it and don’t refuse it. I guess it would make me glad.” Rose said before Doris could gain herself and say anything. She wasn’t in that sort of mood to plead with Doris to accept the gift she was giving out now. “Young Miss, I'm sorry for treating you disrespectfully. I wasn’t aware of someone as prestigious as you would be visiting our shop today. Please give me another chance to redeem myself” Manager Cord suddenly apologized and bowed deeply at Rose. he was a bit glad that he hadn’t thrown and kicked Rose and Luthor out when Lara asked him to. Not only was she from the Gray family but she also owned a black card whi
“It isn't my concern if you understand or not." Rose coldly replied. " I want the Rolls Royce Phantom car I've picked to be sent to the Gray mansion directly. You can also add the shipping fee to the bill you would be sending to the company. As for this Bentley flying spur, I would like the key to it now.” She instructed the manager who nodded his head.“As you wish, Miss Gray. " Manager Cord nodded his head, not daring to argue further with Rose.Rose didn't bother with the manager and collected the paperwork from Doris, signed her name on their copy of documents and took her own copy of the car documents. “Can I have the keys to both of the cars then?" Rose asked, stretching her hand to Doris who quickly handed the keys of both cars to Rose.Rose turned to look at Luthor and gave him the car key of the Bentley flying spur while she kept the other car key in her bag. “Let's go, brother Luthor." She told him and Luthor nodded his head.“Goodbye, Miss Gray. Please make sure to visi
A while later, they arrived at their destination where she was supposed to meet Nancy. It was a very famous restaurant in the area and Rose was a bit surprised because it was heard that one needed to make a reservation a week earlier before one could have a meal at this restaurant. After parking the car, “You can wait here for me, brother Luthor." Rose told Luthor. " Okay.” Luthor nodded his head. Of course, he didn't want to enter the restaurant in the first place and was glad that Rose wouldn't let him as well. “Hm." Rose didn't wait for Luthor to open the door for her before she got out by herself and walked into the restaurant. She looked around the entire restaurant but didn't see Nancy sitting at a table which made her pull out her phone to call her. “Miss, are you the guest Miss Miller is waiting for?” A waiter walked up to where Rose was standing busy pressing her phone. Before Rose arrived, Nancy had told the waiter to wait for Rose and gave him the description of Ros
Nancy was able to read Rose's clueless expression which made her shake her head in disbelief. "You really don't pay attention to much details, Rose. I told you all the things you could do with that card but you must have forgotten." She remarked, clearly remembering all the benefits of the black card when Rose came to collect it. Rose let out a small chuckle and scratched the back of her head in embarrassment. Nancy was right, but it wasn't her fault as well because she had a lot of things she needed to solve. The benefits of a card was not really her concern at the moment but it seems like it would come in handy for her. "You did but what can I say except that I've got a lot on my mind lately. I haven't even gotten enough time to process everything yet." She finally replied with a deep sigh. "Well, let's get down to business because I don't want to keep you for long." She added. Nancy nodded and placed an envelope containing a stack of documents and another brown envelope as w
A few minutes later, she raised her head up and focused her gaze back on Nancy and broke the silence. “I'm done doing everything here." She announced and placed the list on the table. “So what do you think about it?" Nancy asked. " So far, all the things I've seen here are good and I like the list you've made. However, I will just pick out the ones I want from here because I've also made a list of my own for business that I want to invest in with your help.” Rose declared to Nancy with a pleased expression. A small smile formed on Nancy's face when she heard Rose. At least she liked the list which was a relief for her. Rose grabbed the pen again and marked out the businesses she felt would be much better than the rest. She also pulled her own list from her bag and handed it over to Nancy. Nancy took the list from Rose and went through it as well. However, she was surprised when she saw the names of the businesses in her list. She had also come across this business when she was i
“Fine, I will trust in this case because you are giving me the guarantee this would work out. If it doesn't, I hope you understand if I don't let you make a decision in the future because I would be watching very carefully." Nancy finally agreed but not without leaving a friendly threat for Rose who smirked at her. “Don't worry, sister Nancy. You wouldn't get the chance to do so because I'm sure of it." Rose confidently replies, making Nancy wonder where her confidence was coming from. “Alright. So how did you want to go about it? Do you want me to buy all of the businesses you've picked in my list and yours as well?" Nancy asked. “No. The ones with double marks on your list and the ones with red marks in my list should be bought. As for the rest, I would invest in them and become the biggest shareholders. There is nothing wrong with being the Director of Board in the company because decisions can't be made without my consent." Rose replied without wasting time to think much about
" So what are you saying now? The Hoult family was framed for the crime they were said to commit.” Nancy said, making Rose nod at her. " Fine, where is he? I would like to see him and hear about what happened before I can agree with you trusting him.” Nancy added. "I understand. He is outside.” Rose replied. " Oh, I see he came along with you already.” "He has to because he is my new personal driver who drove me here and thank you for the resume you made.” Rose smiled at Nancy who blinked at her. "Wait, you made him your personal driver?” She asked with a bit of surprise on her face. "Yes, I did.” "Alright you can ask him to come here, I will ask the waiter to go and bring him to the private room we are now in.” Nancy let out another sigh before she told Rose, who nodded her head and sent a text message to Luthor waiting in the car. Luthor raised his brow when he received the message from Rose asking to enter the restaurant. Just when he thought he wouldn't have to go in the
“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