LOGINThe 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
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
Meanwhile, outside the restaurant, different black vans caught the attention of passerby outside the restaurant as they watched the cars and vans parked right outside the restaurant. The people in the vans and cars who were all hefty men alighted from the vehicles and strolled confidently into the
“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,
"Oh right! Here... take this. This is the calling card and address of my etiquette teacher when I was 5. My mother was the one who invited her for me but I still have her contact. She will teach you some of the things you lack. Don’t worry about the bill. I will pay everything for you. Okay?" Rose s
*************** Friday morning, which was the last day of the first week that Rose had started her new school. Rose did her normal daily routine, which was going to school with Sophia. “Sophia, when did our father say he'd be returning?" Rose suddenly asked in the car. Sophia turned to look at







