MasukOn the drive back to Glassrose Mansion, Rose leaned her head against the car window, quietly watching the city lights slide past. Her posture was relaxed, but Luthor caught her reflection in the rearview mirror and knew better—she was exhausted, even if she refused to show it. Rose, meanwhile, was
A sharp click sounded as Rose pressed a button on her desk, summoning Gregory. Since she didn’t have a secretary, she could only call Gregory direcy to her office. Gregory arrived promptly, looking both curious and prepared for whatever instructions the Chairwoman might have. Rose handed him th
Rose and Nancy returned to the chairman’s office, the quiet hum of the building making the space feel calm yet charged with purpose. Meanwhile, Luthor escorted Evelyn down to the parking lot, giving her a concise rundown of the evidence and strategy she would need to begin the case. Evelyn listened
Then Rose asked the question that changed the tone of the entire room. “What I want to know,” she said slowly, fingers drumming lightly on the table, “is whether the case can be taken. Evelyn Ashmore, can you resolve this case in three weeks?” The silence that followed was immediate and sharp. Eve
The moment the last member of the Ashmore Legal team stepped out, Evelyn exhaled quietly, her posture straightening with renewed professionalism. She turned toward them with a polite smile. “You may all return to the firm. I still have a few private matters to discuss with Chairwoman Rose.” They no
Gregory arrived at the meeting room well before Rose. As she had instructed, he greeted Evelyn and the Ashmore Legal team with calm professionalism and informed them that the Chairwoman would be attending personally. “Please wait a moment. The Chairwoman will begin the meeting shortly,” he said wit







