MasukHis 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
It was only at that moment Cobra remembered that she still had one card pulled out against them. Even if he wanted to collect his money, he had to stop her people from coming here. “Give me my phone. I will call my people and tell them to wait for a little longer then we can negotiate." Rose reque
Rose looked at Luthor as he gave the name of the car shop to the driver who nodded his head. It seems like she was right by asking Luthor to give the addresses. Not only because he was a taxi driver but also because he was a son of the Hoult family. They might be so wealthy but they were still a thi
"Are you nuts? You dare to say that I'm lying right?! Are you tired of working? If this bastard isn't causing discomfort to others, then I'm uncomfortable just by seeing him!” Lara yelled at Boyd when she heard his reply. “How can someone like him be a customer here? He clearly can even afford to
“See, I told you to stop bluffing at your age and pay the money these lowlifes are owing and you can leave.” Cobra suddenly spoke which snapped Rose out of her thoughts as she looked at him. Nancy, who was waiting for Rose’s response raised her brow because she could hear what Cobra was saying. Sh







