He entered her life, and their destinies became entangled in the most tragic of ways: she embodied sunshine, while he exuded darkness. He craved vengeance against his enemies, while she sought to destroy those who had killed her parents. Both had vengeful hearts, yet when it came to each other, they were willing to ruin themselves and the world to protect one another. Having been betrayed before, he vowed never to show vulnerability again to the world. Yet, against all odds, he found himself unable and unwilling to resist her pull. He offered her everything, even the world itself. His obsession with her intensified to the point where he forgot she was a forbidden fruit, entrusted to him to protect until the end of his life. Yet whenever her innocent eyes met another's, jealousy burned within him. He coveted her gaze for himself alone; it was as if she had cast a spell on him, binding him to her indefinitely. Despite the world knowing his weakness, he wore it proudly, even though she was a rose full of thorns in his life, capable of endangering his very existence
View MoreAlexander sighed and walked out onto the balcony. He needed a moment to clear his head. Lighting a cigarette, he tried to process his thoughts. The moment Rose stepped outside, she became a target.For eight years, those waiting for a chance to strike have been like predators. Rose’s presence had stirred them once more, and they were closing in. Although Alexander wasn’t afraid of these threats, he worried for her safety. Rose had a way of diving headfirst into danger without always considering the risks. Each reckless move she made seemed to draw those lurking even closer, and Alexander knew he would be tied up with his own missions this year, not being around her for 24 hours. Balancing his duties with ensuring her safety was becoming increasingly challenging since the girl was not someone who would be obedient, and the fear of not being able to protect her weighed heavily on him.Ten years ago, he saw her as a responsibility. Now, it is different. Just the thought of her being har
“Lock them in the dungeon for a day. Give them no food or water.”Alexander Ariston did it again. Horror filled everyone’s eyes.Jane and Logan, who had thought the man was being lenient since his princess forced the issue, were surprised. This man never failed to shock them repeatedly.“Uncle,” Logan cried out pitifully. Even though his uncle hadn't tortured them directly, the dungeon was a place he dreaded—one where his uncle inflicted unspeakable horrors on all kinds of enemies. It was a grim location where he showed no mercy.Alexander took perverse satisfaction in capturing his enemies and torturing them on his turf, reveling in the fear he instilled before their eventual demise. It was his way of demonstrating dominance.“Bro, let them go for once. Consider it a special occasion,” Jason, who knew it was Rose’s birthday, pleaded. “Forgive them just this once.”“No way,” Alexander replied firmly. “If I keep giving them chances, they’ll just spoil my little Rose.”He was resolute w
Alexander handed Rose the glass of water, knelt before her, and slowly untied her shoelaces. The great Alexander Ariston, the pride of the North country and warrior god, kneeled before a little girl to untie her shoes."Holy shit," someone exclaimed.The excited audience, who had come to enjoy the show, silently seethed with envy, jealousy, and disappointment. They had expected Alexander Ariston to scold his princess, but they were daydreaming; she completely charmed the man from head to toe. Even Jason Henson, who had entered, hissed at them. He was thankful Alexander Ariston hadn’t boxed up his sister, but even he was surprised.Ariston could have completely ignored Rose’s action, even though he already knew the mess his precious princess had caused, including her altercation with Dawson.Rose grinned ear to ear as she looked at the familiar faces. She and these people had never gotten along because whenever they were around, they clashed with her, taunting and troubling her when h
The security system detected a significant threat, triggering a black alert. Suddenly, a spotlight illuminated them, momentarily blinding everyone."We messed up," Logan yelled from behind as he assessed the situation. He knew nothing good could come of this girl's scheme. "Oh my god, did we get caught?" Jane panicked, while Rose, outwardly calm, felt a storm of worry inside. She believed she had tampered with the system before leaving.Their eyes fell on a figure at the mansion's back entrance, standing in darkness yet commanding attention. "I'm dead," Logan muttered, recognizing his uncle."I thought my little Rose was peacefully sleeping inside. What is my little Rose doing outside at this hour?" The man's commanding voice cut through their fear.Suddenly, Rose, who had caused so much trouble alone, became timid. To save herself, she exclaimed, "Uncle!" Rose, the little betrayer, ran excitedly toward the figure hidden in the shadows.Ignoring the world, Rose jumped on the person, b
On the other side, Peter went to the security room and pulled out the footage. His hand felt cold as he saw these two brats enter the room, and after a few minutes, the bodyguards who were waiting outside the room entered and there was the sound of breaking things and screams.“God, see I am not wrong, it’s them.” Peter pointed at the screen and shouted.“Move.” Matthew pushed Peter away and sat before the monitor, running his fingers over the keyboard.“What is he doing?” Peter asked.“Deleting the footage,” Michael said, knowing Matthew was making the right call. They couldn’t risk anyone discovering the involvement of Rose and Jane.Peter stayed silent and let Matthew and Michael handle everything.After a few minutes, Matthew nodded. “Give them this.” He cleared everything and left with Michael.When Peter emerged, he saw Aaron and finally understood why people said enemies were bound to cross paths. He never liked Aaron, but this was a secret shared among their ranks; Aaron was m
"Damn it, I forgot! Bro, I just saw your princess down the hallway." Boom... The jewelry box’s lid slammed shut with a thud."What did you say?" The way he shouted made Peter jump in fear, suddenly nervous. He was about to explain when Benjamin’s assistant emerged with the box, confirming Peter’s fear of retribution from his brother. Benjamin was notoriously protective when it came to his "princess.""Yes, when I arrived, I saw her down the hallway." Peter was certain he hadn’t seen anything wrong."Are you sure it was Miss Princess and not someone else?" Daniel questioned. Rose would never visit such a place, he believed, knowing her better than himself. But he realized he might be mistaken. Even if she had come to a club at this hour, Alexander would have been informed first. Yet Alexander’s reaction suggested otherwise."Who was with her?" Alexander’s cold, intense eyes fixed on Peter, warning him not to say something displeasing, as if his very life depended on it."I think it was
Sure enough, he wasn't mistaken; it was these two brats. What were they doing here at such an hour? As he looked around, he noticed no guards nearby, and his heart sank.He hurriedly advanced, entering a private room designated for the president. Inside, several individuals sat comfortably, each a pillar of the North country's economy. If ordinary people saw them together, their hearts would skip a beat, not just from fear but also from awe at their commanding presence.These men were all middle-aged, in their late thirties, each radiating an air of secrecy and power. Among them was Benjamin Grant, renowned for his jewelry business, which he had elevated to new heights through astute management and a stellar military career.Another figure present was Matthew Harrison, the tech magnate of the North country, whose innovations shaped the nation's technological landscape. Also in attendance was Michael Roberts, a man seemingly detached from the world, his mind entrenched in the complexit
Victoria expected Rose to relent and disclose her identity. Instead, Rose snorted coldly. “I’m not interested in divulging my identity to anyone.” Rose's straightforward response infuriated Victoria. She gritted her teeth but maintained a perfect facade in front of the man.However, this outburst triggered spoiled brat, Adler Dawson. “Enough. How dare you show such an attitude in front of Sister Victoria. I’ve had enough of your nonsense. If I don’t teach you a lesson today, then I’m not Adler Dawson. Come inside.” As he called out, several guards rushed in and eyed their master.“Hold her and teach her a lesson,” Adler ordered his men as they eyed Rose like prey. Jane scoffed. This boy was pushing his luck. She wanted to give him a piece of her mind. However, Rose had asked her not to provoke them here, and they had other business with them, so she reluctantly held back.“Idiot, it seems your family didn’t teach you to control your foul mouth with your rotten brain,” Jane's hand
His eyes were on Rose as if he were taking a deep moment to examine her from head to toe, waiting for a show with a calm mind. Rose, whose gaze was already fixed on him, sensed his intense stare, but she didn’t betray any reaction on her face. She kept her eyes on him. All she needed was to start small, like trapping a cockroach, before taking on the lion. Only then could she reach her target.When the boy felt an attraction towards her, he raised his hand, wanting to touch Rose’s face. But before his hand could reach her, another hand appeared. Rose's reflexes kicked in instantly. In a swift movement, she caught his wrist with a grip so strong it made him wince. Her expression shifted from curiosity to defensive alertness.Jane, who stood behind Rose, whistled in a joking manner when she saw the boy’s face turn red with pain. Clearly, Rose was not in the mood to show mercy to anyone who dared touch her face. Her face and body were off-limits. Only Mr. Ariston could approach with su
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