LOGINHis voice dropped slightly. “She was tied to a chair tonight only because she refused to let you go.” Luthor’s expression darkened instantly. “I know.” “And you think that’s acceptable?” “It’s not.” Luthor’s voice was firm now. “That’s why I’ll handle it.” Derek almost laughed. Handle it? Agains
Outside the ward. Alex’s tall figure casting a long shadow under the dim lights in the corridor. Derek stood right behind his boss. Luthor stood a few steps away from Alex. The tension between them was palpable. For a moment, no one spoke. Then— “Why weren’t you with her?” Alex’s voice broke
“I—” “You couldn’t even get out of that room on your own.” His words were harsh. Too harsh. Rose’s temper flared. “Hey! I said I didn’t have a choice!” Her voice rose slightly. “He told me to come alone. If I brought anyone he was going to expose me. I thought if I meet him, then I could com
The ride to the hospital was fast. Rose barely had time to process anything as Alex carried her out of Brooks Hotel, placed her gently into the backseat of his car, and shut the door without a word. The entire time, his expression had remained cold and unreadable. Derek sat in the front passen
For a brief moment, the air between the two men seemed to tighten. Alex’s expression remained calm and cold as usual. His arms didn’t loosen around Rose even slightly. Then he spoke. “No.” The single word fell heavily into the silence. Calm and firm, leaving absolutely no room for negotiat
The man crashed into the wall. Seeing this, another guard's sense heightened and he immediately lunged forward. Luthor grabbed his arm, twisted it violently, and slammed him onto the floor. Within seconds, two more guards were down. The hallway erupted into chaos again. Derek stepped out of
“Not sure. But continue digging for more information about her studying overseas. And get me the footage of what happened at the jewelry shop while I was in the private VIP room.” Alex ordered. “Copy Boss. Is that all?" Derek asked Alex creased his brows as he thought of something, then nodded hi
“Beatrice told me that you said you will take our school exam? Isn't that's why you're here?” Headmistress Moore quickly composed herself and got back to business. “Yes. I would like to start the exam now if you don't mind.” Rose said as she looked at the Headmistress. “Ah, yes. I will have them
The reason why she was trying to convince Rose not to take the exam was because she had a bad feeling that Rose might do well with the exam. And if rumors that the first young Miss of the Gray family pass one of the best school examinations with just two days of studying it would elevate Rose's repu
When Paige returned and informed William who was sitting at the head of the table that Rose said she'd be out soon, he nodded his head and waved Paige off. However, Beatrice couldn't help but frown at Paige's report. ‘Why do I feel something is off? What is that brat plotting?’ she thought. And ju







