Luthor couldn't help but smile in amusement when he heard the security guard. Rose had done it again. She just has a unique way of making people agree with her and getting what she wants. She was right, the more time he spends with, the more he knows about Roseline Gray.“Let them know that I came from the Gray family. They might not know my name but inform them I'm related to Ruby Walter.” Rose told the security guard."I-I understand, I will inform them now, so please wait a bit.” The security guard replied and walked back to the guard house to make a phone call to the main mansion.A few minutes earlier before Rose arrived. In the main mansion of the Anderson family mansion. Frank had gathered almost all of his family in the main living room. Just like he had told Julian, he asked Julian to come along with his wife after she arrived back in the country yesterday with his own wife.“So you're telling me that Ruby's daughter is back in the country? Since when have you known about th
She was the reason why he asked the maids to clear everything that was related to Ruby in the mansion when she died because Anne was the only person who didn’t get over the news of Ruby’s death. She was even more devastated when she heard that William had sent Rose out of the country.Anne was not the only problem he had that time, Karen was also a problem too as well. “I understand, but we have to do something about this. That is why I didn’t make a decision until you and Karen came back.” Frank replied.“There is nothing to do other than we should go to the Gray mansion and retrieve her. I just want to see my granddaughter.” Anne didn’t waste her time thinking about it before she answered.“Um……. grandma, the girl you are talking about isn’t really your granddaughter though.” Leo who was sitting beside his older brother, Nicolas suddenly remarked. He wasn’t sure what was going on properly but based on what he was hearing, this situation had something to do with a girl. He hadn'
Everyone could tell that it was something serious because of his expression so they paid attention to him.“Go ahead, Anthony." Frank nodded his head at Anthony.“I just received a report from the security guard, who said that the security guard at the main entrance said that there is a guest that is requesting an audience with you." Anthony informed Frank who frowned." Frank, are you expecting someone?” Anne asked her husband who shook his head." I don't remember having a guest coming to see me.” He replied before turning to look at Anthony. " Did the person leave their name?” Frank asked him." According to what the guard told me. He said the guest said she came from the Gray family and is related to Miss Ruby Walter if that would be better.” Anthony revealed. Everyone's expression suddenly changed when they heard him. Even Nicholas who has remained calm raised a brow when he heard Anthony.Why did someone from the Gray family and also related to Ruby Walter suddenly come here? T
After a few extra minutes of driving, they finally arrived at the gate of the Anderson main mansion. Because they have already received an order from the Butler, the security guards didn't bother to stop them and allow Luthor to drive in.Just as Luthor stopped the car in front of the mansion, Rose caught a glimpse of an old man standing outside the entrance dressed in a Butler uniform with two bodyguards and two maids behind him.“Brother Luthor, would you like to go with me?" Rose asked Luthor. She didn't want to leave him alone in an unfamiliar place since she wasn't familiar with this place as well."Do you want me to go with you? I can escort you if you want and feel uncomfortable.” Luthor replied, taking a glance at Rose through the rearview mirror." Let's step out of the car first.” Rose told Luthor who nodded his head and she opened the car door. The moment Rose stepped out of the car, straightened her dress before turning to look at Luthor who had walked over to her side. T
After he left, she looked around her, taking a moment to admire the grandeur of the living room and the fine details that were incorporated into its creation.Just as she was busy admiring the beauty of the living room she couldn't help but imagine what kind of reaction the Old Master and Madam would have when they saw her. ‘I just hope they wouldn't turn out to be a family that I would have to deal with again. Mother was so sure about them.’ She thought. Rose was so caught up in her thoughts that she almost didn't notice the footsteps, until they were right behind her."Are you the young lady asking to have an audience with me?" A cold and stern voice asked.Rose stood up from her seat and slowly turned around only to see that the footsteps belonged to two elderly people."Oh my goodness...wh...who are you?" Old Madam blurted out with a shaky voice. She had a look of surprise and confusion on her face as she saw Rose in real life.Rose blinked her eyes when she heard the old lady's
"No sir. This is not a joke," Rose said firmly as she met his gaze without flinching. Even though he was a bit terrifying she was able to maintain her calm demeanor."Like I said earlier, I am Roseline Gray, the daughter of Ruby Walker. And I can assure you, I came here on my own accord." Her voice was calm and steady."What?" Old Madam's reaction was a stark contrast to what Rose had expected, and it was clear that her words had taken the elderly woman by surprise.Rose turned her attention to the old lady and studied her properly. Old Madam, on the other hand, was the epitome of grace and elegance. Her gray hair was tied in a tight bun, but her posture was still straight. If Old Anderson demeanor and stature exuded power and experience, the old lady beside him possessed grace and refinement. Despite the fact that both of them had white hair due to their age, they appeared quite different in terms of the energy and aura they emitted. "Are you sure of what you are saying?” Old Ander
"I feel left out, like my presence isn't noticed!" Old Anderson complained."Your intimidating look on your face and presence scares her to approach you." Old madam retorted."Dear, how can you push the blame only on me. We both agreed before we came here to be intimidating to whoever the person was. Now that you are sure that she is really Ruby's daughter, you want to blame me for reacting that way.” Old Anderson raised his brow at his wife who scoffed at him." We did agree to do something like that but you were too much. What if the poor girl had been too intimidated by you?” Old Madam argued back.Rose just stared speechlessly between the two people. First of all, Old Anderson's expression had completely changed from the menacing look he had earlier. " Um….. I'm sorry for interrupting your conversation but I don't think you should argue with each other. Besides, I understand why Patriarch Anderson did that.” After much deliberation, she decided to interfere in the matter.“Child,
After Anthony left, Rose kept staring at the people in front her, her gaze wasn't Frank and Anne because she had just met them. Instead she was more focused on the two other elders in the room. Her eyes looked very vigilant as she scanned them on their seats. She hadn't taken notice of both Nicholas and Leo because they were sitting in a different place. Just as she was busy scanning them, Julian was also sizing Rose who had a calm and blank expression on her face as she stared back at him while his wife, Karen, had a shocked and surprised expression on her face. Julian couldn’t deny the fact that he wasn't shocked by the expression that was on Rose's face. He was expecting her to act scared when she saw him but instead she was staring at him hard with her expressionless face. She didn't look scared and looked like she could see through him. He continued to stare at her trying to see how long she could continue to stare at him. On the other hand, Rose kept staring at Julian, she w
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