LOGINThe convoy moved swiftly through the quiet night until they finally got to their destination. Luthor’s car came to a stop. He stepped out and looked up. In front of him stood a large, seemingly abandoned warehouse. From the outside, it looked ordinary. Old metal walls, dim lighting, quiet surrou
The 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
“Haha, I like you’re very honest. Anyways, I heard that you are around so I came to say hi to you. Aren’t I a good house host?” Leo replied, making Rose roll her eyes at him. She was only to spend the weekend here but she had to keep up with this guy. “Thank you. And you are indeed a good house ho
“Oh my gosh, Rosey. You are really trending a lot in school." Sandra suddenly commented with her phone in her hand. She was talking about the trending topic on the school forum. “Huh? Why did you say that Sandra?" Kehlani asked. “Goodness, are you sure you are part of this school? Even if Rose
Nia thought about it carefully. Everyone in the school knew that Rose had an encounter with Tori at the cafeteria however, there was no one who actually stood up and said that it was called bullying. Since Tori was the first person to start the trouble until she got what she deserved from Rose that
Rose, who was busy recalling the incident, snapped out of her thoughts when the irritating voice interrupted her. “Victor, don't you remember our older sister? That's Roseline.” Sophia replied as she looked at Victor whose expression didn't change because he knew who Rose was. He just found her di







