MasukThe drive to Glassrose Manor was mostly silent. Alex sat in the back seat beside Rose, his presence as steady and unyielding as ever, while Derek occupied the front passenger seat next to the driver. Inside the car, the atmosphere was tense and heavy. Alex’s attention remained fixed, his sharp ga
A few minutes later, Rose sat on the edge of the hospital bed, flexing her wrists gently. Her bruises were sore, and her hand throbbed slightly, but nothing that she couldn’t manage. She shot Alex a pointed look. “Seriously, I’m fine,” she said firmly. “I can go home now. There’s really no reason t
His 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
“Then if you don't mind, I can stay the night here." Rose rold Old madam without thinking. She didn't know what came over her but when she saw Anne's expression she felt like making it up to her. " What?” Old madam was surprised when she heard Rose. “Wouldn't your father know that you aren't ar
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
……… On the other hand, after eating dinner the Anderson family gathered in the living room. Since there are still some things that needed to be done Frank decided to ask Julian about the things they were unable to say earlier. They both discussed the situation of the company and progress of the com
It wasn't like he was new to a situation like this but he felt like her attitude was too familiar. Ruby was also like that in the past when she was alive. Honestly, his relationship with Ruby didn't start off nicely. Both him and Ruby used to hate and argue with each other. They were just like typic







