LOGINGasps filled the room , immediately everyone saw him. “B-Branson?!” “What happened to him?!” Shock rippled through the elders. Even Bradley’s expression changed. For the first time, unease crept into his eyes. The situation doesn't seem to be good given Branson's condition. Alex walked forward
A few elders nodded subtly at his words, their earlier fear now masked by fragile pride. Derek’s expression darkened. “Are you questioning my boss, Mr. Byers?” he asked, his voice dropping lower, more dangerous. “Don’t forget—he governs the entire underworld. Whether you acknowledge it or not… tha
“What is that supposed to mean?” he snapped, his voice rising. “You think I’m sitting here doing nothing? I’m just as in the dark as the rest of you!” The room fell quiet, tension thick in the air. Bradley exhaled sharply, forcing himself to rein in his temper. His eyes swept across the table befo
Alex didn’t even look at him. His gaze remained elsewhere, indifferent, almost as if Bradley didn’t exist. “You don’t need to waste time investigating,” Alex said coldly. A brief pause followed before he continued. “I’m the one behind your family’s situation.” The words landed like a bomb, shatter
The next morning— The business world trembled. Major accounts tied to the Byers family began to freeze overnight. Investments that had once been secure suddenly vanished. Partnership contracts were terminated without explanation. Scheduled meetings were suddenly canceled. And within hours, the ri
There was no accusation in his tone. Just fact. “I know everything she’s done for you.” Luthor’s brows furrowed. “How?” He asked, not out of suspicion, but genuine curiosity. “How do you even know all of this? And why are you suddenly so… involved with her?” The question lingered in the air. F
Rose stepped onto campus, her steps even, her gaze ahead, but she couldn’t ignore the subtle tension prickling at the back of her neck. Whispers slithered through the school grounds, barely audible but insistent. Heads turned in her direction, eyes wide as if they'd seen a ghost. Some students eve
Meanwhile, at the other end of the cafeteria, Grace had barely settled into her seat before the tension hit her like a wall. Kara and Tori turned to her, eyes cold with accusation. Kara crossed her arms tightly. "So, you really went to the teacher’s office, huh?" Tori didn’t wait for a reply. Sh
As they turned the corner near the main hallway, the noise from the cafeteria began to filter through the air—the familiar chatter of students, the clatter of trays, and the occasional burst of laughter. Grace turned to Rose and offered a small smile. "Well, this is my stop, senior." she said, ges
The next day. Rose woke up the next morning with heavy eyes and dark circles beneath them. She had spent most of the night reading, only managing to get about three hours of sleep. Her head still aches slightly, but she forced herself out of bed, got dressed, and made her way downstairs for breakfa







