Seeing that the passenger was leaving without paying him, the driver quickly opened the car door as well. “Hey, Miss." He called, making Rose turn to look at him.“What is it?" She asked.“You haven't paid my money yet." He told her.“I know that. Wait here and let me confirm if this is really the eldest son of the Anderson family house like you claim." She replied casually and walked towards the gate without waiting for his response.“Are you kidding me right now!" The corner of the driver's lips twitched in her anger, seeing how the girl who looked no less than a younger sister to him ignored him.‘That kid is crazy! Why did I have to encounter a crazy rich brat today of all days?’ He raged in his mind. This is the first time he would be encountering a crazy passenger like Rose in his entire six months of being a taxi driver.When she reached the black gate, she pressed a button on the voice intercom that was placed outside and spoke through it.“Anderson residence, how may I help y
Since there was no hope of meeting the Anderson family here, she thanked the receptionist and walked out of the company. “You’re finally back. I hope you no longer need my service after this one.” The driver suddenly commented when Rose got to the taxi. She ignored him, then entered the car before telling him the address he should drop her off.“This is the first time I would be meeting a girl who is obviously from a wealthy family like you." The driver remarked.“What about me that is different?" Rose asked as she leaned her elbow by the car window and used it to support her chin while staring out of the window.“Everything." The driver curtly replied. “What is your name, mister?" Rose couldn't help but ask the driver.“It's Luthor Hoult.” He replied again." Do you mind if I ask why you are looking for the Anderson family?” Luthor asked in curiosity." Because I have some business with them.” Rose calmly told him. " You? How did you end up as a driver? You're obviously in your la
“Would you mind if I have your contact details?" Rose asked. Though she didn't remember where she knew that name, she wanted to have his contact in case she remembered and he turned out to be someone useful to her. Luthor stared at her through the rearview mirror with a raised brow, wondering why this brat wanted his contact details. Today, she had nearly driven him crazy by forcefully making him drive her around today. “Don't give me that weird look. I just tend to like our conversation, it's quite refreshing." She said,. rolling her eyes at his expression. She didn't know why, maybe it's because of the time she had spent with both Theresa and Kehlani but she really liked this peaceful conversation she was having in the car. “Don't you have friends your age you can converse with? You are obviously from a rich family so it wouldn't be hard to make friends." Luthor asked. “It has been almost two weeks since I arrived back in the country. I have limited friends and I like having con
Immediately Sophia heard the voice in her room, she quickly rose up from her bed and saw Rose standing in the room. She was a bit surprised to see her but swiftly masked it. "Oh, well…" she mumbled. She tried to recall the excuse she had texted to Rose earlier, since she sent that message in anger and didn't remember what she wrote in it. Seeing how lost Sophia was, Rose couldn't help but smirk secretly. “Were you able to go to the place you wanted to before the rain got heavier?" She asked, giving a hint of what she meant to Sophia. “Yes! I, well. The thing is I realized that I have to get some stuff done before going to the place, so I came home straight away to finish that stuff. How come you are so late? Did you stay at school all this time?" ‘Huh, I was hoping you were dead, or kidnapped, or robbed, or whatever terrible thing that could happen to you. I wasn't expecting to see your ugly face again. How irritating!’ Sophia thought, almost glaring at Rose but managed to control
After Rose entered her room, she dropped her school bag and flopped lazily on the bed. Today has been extra tiring and even frustrating because she was unable to meet the people she wanted to look for. “My life has been different lately after I found those credit cards. Should I just ask Sister Nancy to contact those Anderson family for me. It's getting frustrating having to look for them by myself." Rose mumbled to herself. She didn't know why but she has been getting really irritated lately and today's stress is making her lose her mind. Just as she was deliberating on what to do, she didn't hear the knock on her door until it opened and Paige walked in. “Young Miss, you would hurt your neck with the way you sleep." Paige commented seeing the way Rose was lying on the bed. The voice made Rose raise her head up and saw Paige, though she was seeing Paige upside down due to the way she was lying on the bed. “Aunty, when did you enter?" Rose asked. " You must have been lost in yo
“Geez! What a weird family tree. So if these two cousins of my mother gave birth, I and those children are currently second cousins. What a typical family." Rose let out a tired sigh after cracking her position in the Anderson family. She lazily flopped back on the bed while staring up at the high ceilings. ‘I heard that when a person has a family where there is a first cousin and cousin involved, it's chaos. It would even be more stressful and chaotic than having to deal with this Gray family.’ She thought to herself. “Scratch that! I can't judge them so easily like that! Let's meet them for the first time then I would be sure of what to do rather than lying down and saying things that I'm not sure of. It's not like a mother would ask me to find them if she knew how dangerous the family can be.” Rose shook her head and stood up from where she was lying and sat down again. Since she already knew her status, and like she told Paige she would continue going to that house everyday u
Meanwhile, just as Rose was busy plotting to make Luthor her worker, there were other people who were actually planning on him to start looking for her. Anderson Mansion, which is the same mansion Rose had visited today. Unaware of the fact that his cousin's daughter had come to both his house and company today, Julian was sitting with both Nicholas and Leo at the dining table. “We are all going to see your grandfather this weekend.” He announced it to both of his sons. " Is it because of that stuff?" Nicholas asked, already guessing that their visit was because of Rose. “Yes, father wanted mom and my wife to be back before we discuss this new matter and know what our next move is. Your mother and my mother will be coming back this friday.” Julian nodded his head. According to the discussion he had with his father, Anthony had told him to hold on any movement he wanted to make until his mother and wife arrived because Anthony wanted his wife to be aware of this first. Leo jus
“Is it a crime to be interested in someone that looks different? That girl even has the same eyes like mine but it's a bit darker and looks lifeless which is scary but intriguing at the same time.” He didn't know when he blurted out his thoughts. Nicholas creases his brow when he heard Leo words, he felt like his description was quite similar to Rose. Julian was the only clueless one because he had never seen Rose up close except for the pictures that he had seen. And he didn't know that the girl Leo was talking about was the same Rose that their family were looking for. On the other hand, Rose was obviously aware of what was happening. All she did after eating was chat with Alissa for a while before going to bed in order to wake up early the next day. But unfortunately, she got no healthy sleep like she planned to again. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The next day, since she was unable to get any tangible sleep except for the three hours sleep she got before waking up. Rose got ready for school
However, amidst their yelling, Karen wasn’t done. “Let's not pretend you’re here because you care about my Rose. I don't care much about high society but I have enough information to know that you and Beatrice are never friends and you just proved me right. You saw a chance to use my Rose to humiliate Beatrice in public. But the truth is—Beatrice doesn’t even see you as a rival. You’re not a threat to her. You’re just a footnote.” That did it. Even though Karen didn't like Beatrice, she had to use her as a weapon to damage Margret. And it was true in some ways, Beatrice never saw Margaret as a rival and that was why she left her off. Beatrice is more cunning and has better things to do than Margret. On the other hand, Margaret’s face turned red, her voice rising. “You arrogant little—! Who the hell do you think you are to speak to me like that?!” “I’m someone you should’ve never insulted,” Karen replied coolly. “Especially not in front of witnesses.” “You're such a bitch! You even
Karen returned with graceful steps, wiping her hands with a silk handkerchief as she approached the table—only to stop mid-step at the sight before her. Three women, overdressed and oozing fake charm, surrounded Rose, who looked irritated and uncomfortable. Karen’s expression hardened immediately. “Is there a problem here?” Karen asked smoothly as she walked up to the table, though her voice was laced with sharpness. Margaret immediately changed her facial expression as she turned without even bothering to look properly. “Oh, relax. We’re just having a friendly chat. Nothing that concerns—” She paused, eyes scanning Karen lazily. Then scoffed. “Oh. You’re the lady that was with her earlier?” Margaret blinked, her voice condescending. “How… quaint. Let me guess—you’re her assistant or... manager?” Rose blinked, trying not to laugh. It was obvious now that these women were actually dumb. Even if Karen is not well known amongst the high socialist thanks to the fact that she lives t
From across the room, Margaret Pezz had been watching like a hawk. Dressed in an ivory designer set and dripping in gold jewelry, Margaret whispered something to her friends, eyes gleaming. With Karen out of the way, it was time to make her move. She strutted over, her heels clicking arrogantly against the marble. Two overdressed women followed her like loyal shadows. “Roseline, darling!” Margaret said with feigned delight, placing a hand on the back of Rose’s chair as if they were long-lost friends. “I couldn’t believe it was you! You look absolutely radiant in person.” Rose looked up slowly from the food menu she was still checking out, expression unreadable. “Do I know you?” Margaret laughed, her voice grating. “Oh, we haven’t officially met. I’m Margaret Pezz—a very close friend of Beatrice, your stepmother.” The moment she said Beatrice’s name, Rose’s expression soured. Margaret noticed and quickly backtracked, playing both sides. “But honestly dear, I never liked the way
The morning sunlight streamed through the large windows of the Anderson estate, bathing the grand dining hall in a warm glow. Rose sat at the breakfast table, quietly sipping her tea as Anne and Karen conversed about an upcoming events. "You should get some fresh air today," Anne suggested, eyeing Rose over her cup of coffee. Karen nodded in agreement. "Actually, I was thinking of taking her out. Just a small outing—maybe some shopping, a café stop. What do you think, Rose?" Rose blinked, caught off guard. "Shopping?" "Yes," Karen said with a small smile. "You could use a few new things, and a change of scenery might be nice." Rose hesitated. She wasn’t exactly the type to enjoy aimless shopping trips at the moment, but the way Anne and Karen were looking at her told her this was more than just a casual suggestion. It was their way of trying to spend time with her. And truthfully, a part of her was beginning to appreciate the warmth they offered. "Alright," she finally agreed.
Later that evening, Rose wandered through the grand hallways of the Anderson estate, her footsteps light against the polished floors. She wasn’t sure what had compelled her to leave the comfort of her room, but something about the quiet atmosphere of the night made her restless. Before she knew it, she was standing in front of her grandfather's study. Hesitating for only a moment, she knocked lightly. "Come in," came the deep, commanding voice from inside. Rose pushed the door open and stepped inside, finding Frank seated at a massive mahogany desk, a glass of whiskey beside him. The dim lighting cast long shadows across the shelves lined with books and relics of the past. "Couldn't sleep?" he asked, not looking up as he finished scribbling on a document. "Something like that," Rose admitted, stepping closer. Frank gestured to the chair across from him. "Sit." She did, expecting the usual quiet company they sometimes shared. But instead of returning to his work, Frank pulled o
The next day, Rose sat in the sunroom with Anne, sipping tea while flipping through an old book she had pulled from the family’s extensive library. The warm golden light streamed through the glass walls, casting soft shadows across the polished floor. Anne, ever the poised and graceful matriarch, studied her granddaughter with sharp yet affectionate eyes. "Are you comfortable, dear?" Rose glanced up from her book. "Yes, Grandmother. More comfortable than I expected to be." A rare, approving smile graced Anne's lips. "Good. You should feel at home here." Before Rose could respond, Karen entered the room, her heels clicking against the marble floor. "Ah, perfect. You're both here," she said, taking a seat across from Rose. Anne arched her brow. "You sound suspiciously excited. What are you up to, my dear?" Karen smirked, “Yes, I'm excited, mother because I have some nice news for Rose.” she said then turned to Rose. "I had a little chat with Headmistress Moore this morning. She ag
Dinner continued with casual conversation, and despite how formal the Anderson household could seem, the atmosphere wasn’t tense. After finishing her meal, Rose excused herself, but before she could leave, Leo grabbed her wrist. "Where are you going?" Rose gave him a pointed look. "To see Grandfather." Leo blinked in surprise but quickly masked it. He let go of her wrist and shrugged. "Suit yourself. Just don’t stay up too late." Rose shook her head and walked off. However, she didn't head straight to meet Frank, she made a quick stop at the kitchen. Frank’s study was dimly lit, the faint scent of aged paper and cedarwood clinging to the air. He sat behind his desk, flipping through a thick folder of documents. A soft knock echoed through the room. “Come in,” Frank’s voice called out, calm but firm. The door opened and Rose stepped inside, carrying a polished tray with a single porcelain teacup. She closed the door behind her with a quiet click. Frank looked up and paused, ey
“What’s going on here?” Rose’s voice was calm but firm as she stepped forward, her sharp gaze sweeping over the tension-filled scene. She had spotted the standoff the moment she entered the stall. Sandra turned to her, arms crossed. “Oh, perfect timing. This girl thinks staring at a snack means she owns it.” The girl scoffed when she heard Sandra’s explanation. “And this girl thinks she can just take whatever she wants.” The vendor, seeing Rose enter the conversation, looked relieved. “Miss, maybe you can help settle this?” Rose exhaled, her gaze flickering between them before settling on the other girl with calm finality. “If you really wanted it, you should have asked the vendor to hold it for you. Since you didn’t, I don’t see why this is even an argument.” The girl frowned, seemingly unprepared for someone to shut down the situation with pure logic instead of fueling the fight. One of her friends stepped up, opening her mouth to say something, but Rose’s voice cut through th
After finishing their meal, the group began heading back to their private room when Sandra suddenly stopped. “You guys go ahead. Kehlani and I need to grab something real quick.” Kaleb raised a brow at her. “What is it?” “A snack I saw earlier,” Sandra replied, waving him off. “It won’t take long.” Austin sighed but didn’t argue. “Fine, just don’t get into trouble.” Leo glanced at Rose, but before he could say anything, she spoke first. “I’ll catch up with you. I want to check something at the next stall too.” Leo narrowed his eyes but didn’t question her, since he knew she wouldn’t tell him what it was. “Are you sure you don't want me to come along? The last thing I need is you getting lost.” He asked which earned him a glare from Rose. “I will be fine without you. And I will also catch up with both Sandra and Kehlani, ” She replied. Seeing that she wouldn’t let him go with her, he finally relented. “Don’t take too long.” With that, the three boys walked off, leaving the girl