Half an hour later. Rose had only picked clothes that caught her eyes. All through the entire time Louisa kept briefing Rose about each clothes and their quality but only a few caught Rose's attention. She'd prefer to dress in much more simple dark color clothes rather than those childish clothes. Might probably be because she was an adult soul in her teenager's body. Louisa glanced at Rose's calm face and turned to look at the few clothes she had picked in the hand of the two assistants Louisa had called to help Rose hold the clothes. She noticed that all the clothes were either dark colored and white, Louisa wasn't dumb to realize that their customer isn't the type that likes flashy clothes. “Young Miss, do you perhaps like clothes that are more simple in style like what you are wearing but in darker colors?" Louisa asked Rose with a polite smile on her face. Rose stared at Louisa before slowly nodding her head at her. “I prefer what you just mentioned. They don't particularly
“Are you deaf? Didn't you hear that I was calling you?" Tegan, who was none other than the person who had grabbed Rose's hand, spoke. She was already pissed off at the fact that Rose ignored her calling which resulted in her running a bit in her high heels to cover the distance. Rose let out a tired sigh before she slowly turned around and looked at Tegan. Tegan gasped and opened her mouth in shock when she saw Rose's beautiful face. Even the customers nearby who had been watching Tegan running to Rose gasped as well when they saw the beauty in white dress. “My good goodness! What pure beauty!" “She is obviously created by God himself." " Is that a real face or what is that? My eyes are getting blinded by the glow surrounding her.” Rose ignored the whispers from the people, her eyes trailed down to her hand which Tegan was holding with a frown on her face. "Let go of my hand.” She softly told her. Tegan also followed Rose's gaze down and realized that she was still holding
“Ouch!" Tegan let out a small cry of pain as she rubbed the place Rose had smacked. “Young girl, I will be generous enough to you as a mature adult. Give me that dress and I give any amount you want to get yourself another one. But I want that particular dress.” After rubbing her hand , she quickly suggested it to Rose. She was expecting Rose to quickly take the offer since she can get one or two more dresses with her offer. “No need, I think you should consider those suggestions for yourself. Instead of fighting over my dress, you're obviously rich and there are other dresses here so you can easily see something else to buy.” Rose calmly refused her offer. " How can-” she was unable to finish her words when she was suddenly interrupted. " That's enough nonsense you've done, Tegan.” Mr. Jones angry voice spoke from behind Tegan. The moment he got to where Tegan was causing a commotion, he was stunned to see a beautiful young girl in front of his girlfriend. Noticing how her boyf
At that same moment, Tegan also got to the counter and she saw Brian beside Rose. “Brian, what do you mean by breakup? Are you breaking up with me because of this brat? Is that it?" Tegan yelled furiously as she pointed at Rose who didn't even bother to look back at her. “I told you to stop it, Tegan. And I'm breaking up with you because of your rotten attitude. I can't be with a woman that would be embarrassing and dragging me and my family name into the mud." Brian coldly replied to Tegan with an irritated expression on his face. He had been trying to keep up Tegan's attitude ever since he started dating her and this time he couldn't help it anymore seeing how she was bullying a girl younger than her. Tegan just stood there with a completely shocked expression on her face. This is the first time Brian was looking at her like this. Though he had always complained about her attitude, she had overlooked it despite promising that she would change. Rose turned to look at Louisa and h
Rose paused for a few seconds. She could tell that she was sincere, and at the same time she could sense the desperation in her voice but she didn't have the time to dwell on it. "I understand. I will be there in a few minutes.” Rose agreed without arguing. Since she knew the manager was just doing his job. After all, no one had used the credit card for years so she had to be sure that it was really Rose. “Really, that would be very splendid. We will surely be expecting you and I will have my secretary add your name to the appointment list. This is also my personal number in case you need to contact me.” The manager's voice was a bit more cheerful than before. She was literally jumping in joy when she heard Rose's positive response. After hanging up the call, Rose leaned forward to the driver. “Mr, can we change our destination to Elite bank. I have a business to take care of there.” She told him. The driver slowly nodded his head and took a swift turn to the direction of Elites b
A few other security guards nearby also walked to where the commotion was happening. Seeing how the situation was escalating, Rose let out a frustrated sigh. ‘A peaceful day out without drama. I will be thankful for that.’ she thought. Currently she was really angry with a lot of things and maybe it was due to the fact she was hungry. “What is going on here?" Another male voice asked. He was wearing a different kind of security guard uniform, which made it obvious that he was superior to the other security guards. “Team leader, this young girl was caught trying to enter the VIP elevator. We were able to stop just before she could enter and we demanded an explanation from her. She claimed and said she is here because she has to do business on the VIP floor, but taking a look at her she doesn't look like she has business here. We tried to resolve the issue without using force, but just as my colleagues were about to grab she turned and he fell down.” The first security who had been a
“Hello, Miss Gray. It's a pleasure to have you call me so soon. Is there anything I can do to assist you?” The manager happily asked. She was unaware of the fact that her voice was echoing throughout the entire lobby. The moment the staff member and the security guards heard the voice coming from Rose's phone, they all instantly recognized it as the Manager's voice. “Oh, hi. I just arrived at the bank and I'm currently in the lobby on the way to the VIP floor. However, the security guards aren't giving me the clearance to come up. As we speak, I'm being surrounded by a group of security guards and I'm being accused as a fraud and scammer.” Rose explained as she glanced at the security guards and Josh from the corner of her eyes. “What?!” The manager exclaimed in surprise. " Who dares to act in such an uncourteous nabber towards you? They dare to go against my order as well. I specially asked my secretary to inform all the staff personnel about your arrival and they dare do such a t
After hearing Rose's response, the manager gasped and quickly lowered her upper body, bowing respectfully to Rose under the watchful gaze of everyone. She remembered her mentor telling her to always show utmost respect towards whoever comes and claims to be Mrs. Gray's daughter. She disregarded the fact that she was older than Rose and showed her respect to the young girl. According to her mentor, she knew that Rose's mother was someone that is respected by her mentor and apart from Rose's reputation. The funds Rose had in the account with them was enough to earn her this type of respect as well. “I apologize for not being able to welcome properly. I deeply apologize as well for any inconveniences my staff had caused you, it's my fault for not training them properly.” The manager pleaded. “I will make sure that they all take responsibility for their actions towards you.” She added as she glanced at Josh who was standing a few feets away from with menacing eyes. “Why are you all sti
“Yes, that's true, I've only seen Sophia around but not your oldest first daughter.” Mrs. Will interfered when she too heard Mrs. Phillip’s question. She planned to ask Beatrice because she had been looking around for Rose but couldn't find her. “Thank God, I thought I was the only one who missed seeing that cute loveable child. Where did you say she is, Beatrice?” Mrs. Phillip asked again despite knowing that Beatrice hadn't replied yet. Beatrice smiled at both Mrs. Phillip and Mrs. Will. ‘You crazy two bitches. I'm already prepared for you.’ she thought to herself. She was aware that these two women were nothing but trouble, that's why she prepared herself for them since she had no choice but to invite them to her little party. “Oh, well, my poor Rose has a fever and is staying in bed. I told her not to come outside because of the cold weather and her fever could worsen.” She calmly answered. “Oh dear, is Rose okay? Why didn't you let us know beforehand." Mrs. Phillip worriedly
Once, Rose had believed that Beatrice cared for her. She had believed in her kindness, thinking that maybe Beatrice did see her as a daughter. But now, she saw through the facade. Beatrice wasn’t protecting her. She was merely covering for her son, brushing away his actions as though they were minor inconveniences. Each word of Beatrice’s “comfort” felt like salt in a wound. Still in pain and unable to walk comfortably, Rose was confined to her bed. Though Rose's leg had healed more than she portrayed it to everyone, it was also part of her plan. During her confinement, Rose constantly talked with Nicholas and gave him directions on the things she wanted him to do with the security video she asked him to find. Although he could fairly guess what his little cousin was up to, Nicholas was still confused about how she was planning all this in her little head. Yet, despite her stepdaughter’s state, Beatrice's grand birthday party carried on as planned. The house bustled with preparatio
The next day, Rose received a call from Theresa in the morning, telling her to visit the store because of something important. Rose actually thought it was something that wouldn't take time so she lied to Beatrice who was at home that she was going to her friend's place. As expected, Beatrice didn't probe too much and let Rose leave. It was only when Rose got there did she realize that it was going to take a while for her to finish up with the meeting so she tried to rush things up. Nancy sent a text message to Rose when she was having a meeting with Theresa, in order to inform Rose that she would soon be arriving at the location of the first house on Rose's list. Nancy wanted Rose to be present personally, so that she can be able to negotiate some of the terms with the real estate agent. Rose would have loved to attend the meeting but it was impossible since her meeting with Theresa wasn't over yet. As a result, she had no other choice but to text Nancy and told her to carry on w
“That is an excellent choice. I will give the estate manager incharge of these properties a call tonight and we can meet at the location to sign the complete deal.” Nancy suggested. Rose easily agrees to Nancy's term since she found the suggestion acceptable.“That's fine by me. I'll meet you there tomorrow morning.” “Yes, but that is not the case here. I don't think it's wise for you to go out again tomorrow with how you look." She added as she looked at Rose who tilted her head to the side. There is no way she wanted Rose to walk around with that face again tomorrow. Today was a mistake because she didn't know what happened to her.“Are you worried about me, big sister? Don't because I am fine. Besides, I need to handle this before it gets late because I will be needing it soon." Rose replied, giving a reassuring smile at Nancy.“I know but I still think you should get better first, huh? You have to care about yourself more." Nancy argued, despite knowing that Rose was right. Howe
When they arrived at their destination, Rose told Luthor to wait for her while she headed to the restaurant entrance.Immediately she entered the restaurant, she sighted Nancy sitting at one of the tables by the window so she made her way there while trying to control herself from limping too much.“I'm sorry for making you wait for me, sister Nancy." Rose said as she stood in front of the table.“Oh dear, Rose what happened to your face?” Nancy looked up when she heard Rose's voice ready to greet her with a smile but she was shocked when she saw Rose.Rose gave Nancy a smile before taking her seat in front of her. “It's nothing serious, I just got into a little accident but I'm healing now." She replied.“You should have told me about this, I wouldn't have accepted us to meet today. Are you sure you're okay coming out like this?" Nancy worriedly asked. “I am, don't worry about me." Rose nodded her head at Nancy but it wasn't enough to make the woman stop worrying about her. She was
………..The next day, Rose was unable to go to school because of injuries. After everyone had left the mansion, Rose picked up her phone and called Luthor to get the car ready for her.Well, the Gray family thought she would be unable to go out but that wasn't true, she had got appointments with Nancy who was already waiting for her at the restaurant they were supposed to meet.A few minutes later, Rose stepped out of her building fully dressed in all black clothes and backpack. Luthor, who was already waiting for her, stepped out of the driver seat and opened the back seat door for her.“Are you sure you should be going out in that condition?" Luthor asked as he drove out of the mansion. Earlier he had watched Rose limp into the car when he hadn't taken his eyes off her. Even as she sat in the car pressing her cellphone his gaze constantly fell on her bruised face and leg.Rose looked up from her phone and glanced at the driver seat. “Yes. It's important. And I told you not to have th
Beatrice was caught off guard when she heard Rose. How was she supposed to reply to that?Seeing her mother in a difficult situation to come up with something to say, Sophia tugged Rose's hand. “Sister, don't think like that. Ever since you left and mom found out that Victor chased you out, mom scolded him really really badly on your behalf." As a sweet-talker, Sophia expected her tricks to work on Roes who smiled at her and pretended like she never did anything earlier. It almost looked like she was a robot that was being rubbotted.Ah, yes. But it seems like my scolding isn't enough for him. I will make sure to seek punishment for him from your father when he comes back. My darling, I'm sorry for coming so late." Beatrice took the opportunity crested by her daughter and came up with something quickly.Rose smiled upon seeing how mother and daughter keep trying to come up with an excuse to cover for each other. Not wanting to drag on seeing their faces, Rose lied that she wanted to
Rose, who was busy taking her nap, frowned when she felt the presence in her room. ‘I should have locked that door earlier.’“Sister, wake up. It's me, Sophia." Sophia persistently shook Rose's body, making her groan in pain at how tight Sophia's grip was.“It hurts, Sophia.” Rose mumbled as she gently pushed Sophia's hand away and sat up on the bed." Oh, I'm sorry. Mother and I were just so excited and happy when we heard that you're back." Sophia quickly apologized as she sat beside Rose on the bed."Roseline, dear. Why did you do that? Do you have any idea how worried I was when I heard that you left the mansion? Your father got angry at me because of that.” Beatrice suddenly ranted as she looked at Rose with a fake worried expression on her face.“Mother, I didn't leave just like that. I had no choice but to listen to Victor when he chased me out because I didn't want him to get more angry with me." Rose replied as she looked up at Beatrice. Honestly, she wasn't really in the moo
Just as she was about to go inside, the gates opened and another car which belonged to Beatrice drove in as well, making Sophia pause.“Sophia, what are you doing outside still dressed like that?"Beatrice questioned as she stepped out of the car along with Victor. She had a scowl on her face when she saw her daughter still dressed the same way she had dressed when she left this morning.“I just got back home now." Sophia casually replied to her mother. “And before you scold me, I went out with my friends after school so I was late because of that." She quickly added, knowing what her mother might say next.“Mom, stop looking at Sophia like that. She is old enough to hang out with her friends, isn't she?” Victor suddenly Interjected while winking at his sister who smiled at him for his help.“I know, I just want you to be careful sometimes." As expected, Beatrice couldn't win against her children and softened her gaze at Sophia.“Mommy, did you get that picture of the dress I sent to y