Rosalie's POV "You're fired!" my boss bellowed, and all I could think about was escaping the chaos in my mind. Blood streamed from his head, a sight that sent chills down my spine.Yet, what truly terrified me was the realization that I was the one responsible for it.A smirk crept onto my face as I masked my true feelings with a facade of confidence. I was aware that he could have pressed charges against me, but I knew he wouldn’t dare; he had just attempted to make an inappropriate advance toward me."Good, because I’m done with your fucking job!" I shouted as I stormed out of his office. I could feel my colleagues' gazes on me, but I didn’t care; I just wanted to get out of the building. A bruise on the side of my lip throbbed from the slap I had received for refusing to comply with him.I should have seen the signs all along; I could have known this was coming. There were times when I caught him looking at me inappropriately, and he often made sexual advances. At the time, I brus
Cameron's POV"Please, put the gun down! Don't shoot!" My voice reverberates through the living room as I attempt to stop my father's gang. The air is thick with tear gas, making it impossible to see anything. They found her in the house, she was pregnant. My life flashed before my eyes when I heard the gunshot, followed by the roar of a vehicle speeding away."No, no," I cried, rushing to Maya's side. Blood was seeping from her stomach, and my tears flowed freely as I saw her lying in a pool of cold blood. Time seemed to freeze, and I felt my own blood trickle as I cradled Maya's lifeless body in my arms. A chilling breeze brushed against the back of my neck and ears, like a cold finger, and suddenly, my world plunged into an unnatural darkness, as if all the light had vanished, just as Maya took her last breath in my embrace.A surge of anger welled up within me as I grabbed the gun from the ground, ready to pursue them. But I was halted when I felt a firm grip on my wrist—Jack h
Rosalie's POVI slumped on the couch in the living room, feeling utterly defeated; I failed the job interview I went for earlier, and It had been a long day, and exhaustion weighed heavily on me as Athena walked in through the door."Hey, baby! I'm back!" she exclaimed cheerfully, rushing over to wrap me in a warm hug.I was taken aback as she finally pulled away. "I have some great news for you, Rose!"My heart lifted at her words. "Really? What is it?" I asked, a smile spreading across my face, eager to hear what she had to share."I finally found you a job!" Athena exclaimed, her face beaming with excitement, and my eyes widened in surprise."Are you serious?" I asked, a wave of happiness washing over me as she nodded enthusiastically."Oh my goodness! What kind of job is it?" I asked eagerly."There’s a vacancy at our club, and you’d be working as a stripper," Athena revealed, and my expression instantly darkened as I stood up from the couch."What do you mean, Athena? What kind o
Cameron's POV "Shoot him" I commanded, my voice devoid of emotion as I stared at the traitor before me, blood seeping from every wound on his body. I felt no sympathy; all I wanted was for him to die—now."Please, boss, have mercy! Just give me one more chance, and I swear I won't betray you again," he begged, his voice trembling. He was bound to a chair, just like last time, but now his fingers and toes were all cut-off. He was alive, yet his soul was utterly gone."You want another chance? But you betrayed me in the first place, and I don't offer second chances. You should have thought about the consequences before acting," I said coldly."I'm sorry," the man pleaded, his voice trembling. "My daughter was sick, and I need money for her medicine. I never intended to steal from you." Tears mingled with the blood on his face as he spoke."That's an unacceptable excuse. If you needed money, you could have asked me, but instead, you chose to steal my goods and sell them to my rival. How
Rosalie's POV I slowly walked out of the VIP room, still in shock. Can I really quit because of this man? I don’t want to work with him.It’s obvious we don’t like each other, and it would be a problem for me to work under him. I can’t see him as anything but a bastard pervert, and my pride won’t allow me to call him my boss."I need to talk to Athena about this. I can't work like this. I'm sure I can find another job, even if it means being a waitress. I didn't want to do it before, but I would now. I don't mind...""I just can't stand working with that fool; his presence irritates me," I mumbled as I entered the main club, scanning the room for Athena.But I couldn't see her anywhere. "I think she's still busy working. I shouldn't disturb her with my problems, I guess...""I should just leave. Athena can tell that bastard pervert in the morning that I'm no longer interested in the job," I mumbled to myself, nodding in confirmation.As I started to walk out, the club felt too crowde
Cameron's POVNext day___I stepped out of my chamber with a smile on my face, unable to shake the memories of last night. The innocent look on her face is something I can't get out of my head easily.I noticed how she was rubbing her thighs together; it was clear she was feeling horny as well last night. When I released her last night, I could see her juice on the chair where she sat."I can't wait to take that innocent look off her face and teach her a lesson for disrespecting me in my own way," I mumbled, a proud smile spreading across my lips.As I made my way downstairs, I found all my gang members waiting for me."Good morning, boss," they greeted, their heads bowed in respect, before Jack stepped closer to my side."Have you located our target for tonight?" I asked Jack quietly."Yes, boss. He plans to travel tonight at eight o'clock, but I've already tracked his every move," Jack replied, and I nodded in satisfaction.I turned back to the gang members. "I need ten of you to ac
Rosalie's POV The sound of a door creaking woke me up, and I yawned loudly before slowly opening my eyes.My eyes widened when my vision cleared, revealing that I wasn't in my room. I turned to the door and saw Cameron standing there."What the heck am I doing here?" I mumbled in surprise as Cameron began walking closer to me, a smile on his face."Don't come any closer! What did you do to me?" I yelled, jumping out of bed. I remembered seeing a killer last night before passing out, but..."How did I end up here?" I thought."Do you remember what happened last night?" Cameron asked, though he was curious to know if she had seen his face last night but he didn't let his curiosity show on his face."What happened? Is it what I'm thinking?" I wondered, feeling a surge of fear as I checked myself out. Thankfully, my clothes were still on.“D... did you... sleep with me?” I asked, fear evident on my face, but Cameron just scoffed.“You think highly of yourself? Who do you think you are, t
Students were seen walking around the school, all looking classy and affluent. It was clear that this was a school for the wealthy, and any poor student who managed to secure a scholarship often faced relentless bullying until they either left the school or, in some cases, were committed suicide.Crestwood High School, the largest school in the country, was notorious for the way its rich students treated the poor one.And there was Carter, who entered the school on a scholarship because Rosalie couldn't afford to pay the full tuition. Since he arrived, he had never known a moment of peace.Every day was a struggle for him, and not a single day went by without facing bullying. He felt powerless to change his situation.He sat alone on a bench in the schoolyard, reading the book in his hands slowly.With his striking looks, he was undeniably the most handsome boy in school, which only fueled the jealousy of others, leading them to bully him every day."There he is!" he heard a voice tha
Rosalie's POV Immediately I heard Cameron's voice behind me, and I turned around, standing up with a confused and shocked expression on my face.Could it really be a coincidence that Cameron's old girlfriend shares the same name as my sister? Not to mention, he used my sister's exact birthdate as the passcode for his safe locker, and both my sister and his ex-girlfriend are dead.I don't think those three events can be mere coincidences; there's definitely something fishy going on, and I need to get answers from Cameron right now.Cameron started walking closer to me, his expression soft yet slightly angry. I couldn't help but wonder what could possibly make him angry if there was nothing suspicious about the safe locker."I'm asking you what you were doing there," Cameron mumbled again, still approaching me. His voice was soft, but his expression told a different story.I began to back away until my back hit the wall, leaving me with nowhere to go."Why is my kitten being a little
Rosalie's POV "Ouch! Ohhhh, my lord! Please, fuck me harder!" Moans echoed from the kitchen, and I couldn't help but feel disgusted.It was obvious that the stranger, who called himself Maverick, was with the woman in the kitchen, whom he referred to as his "bitch." Their screams were already grating on my nerves.How can they not feel even a hint of shame as they can go into the bedroom to do whatever nonsense they're doing? Maverick knows I'm in this house, and he must realize how uncomfortable it is for me, yet he still went ahead and fucked that woman in the kitchen."If he's truly Cameron's best friend, then I don't think I can stand being in the same house with him. He's already so annoying," I mumbled, my voice laced with irritation."Cameron should hurry up; they're making this house a mess today, and it's driving me crazy. I think my meal is in the kitchen, but I can't go in there because of the unholy stuff they're doing," I mumbled, frustration evident on my face."Maybe I
Cameron's POV I rushed into the clan house as soon as I got out of the car. Today is the day—I’m going to end everything, and then I’ll confront the Godfather.I’m supposed to be living here with the gang members because of a case like this, but I can’t because of Rosalie. I just wanted us to be living alone, like I do, even though it’s the same house where Maya and I lived before she died, I’ve tried to keep my mind off that fact and have managed to live peacefully with Rosalie.As soon as I entered the training room, I found everyone there, including Jack. I nodded, impressed by how prepared they all were."Good, now let's get going. Remember everything I told you," I reminded them, addressing the group of twenty-five. Everything needed to go perfectly, especially since I knew Salvatore would have many guards and members."Yes, Boss," they all chorused, bowing in unison."I'll lead them outside," Jack said, and I nodded in agreement."Let's go," Jack said, leading the way while the
Rosalie's POV I was both surprised and scared when I saw a man behind me, leaving me confused about what was happening.What were they doing here? How did they get here? With Cameron already gone, did they come to hurt me? These questions raced through my mind.But if they were here to harm me, why would the lady in the kitchen be cooking? Despite that thought, I couldn't shake the fear that gripped me."I'm asking you, who are you?" I yelled again, struggling to keep my fear in check. I could feel it threatening to betray me at any moment, especially if these people turned out to be who I feared they were.The man wore a smile that annoyed me, though I couldn't quite understand why. When he refused to speak, I picked up a flower vase from the table and turned to face him. Despite the threatening look on my face and the vase in my hands, his expression remained unchanged."If you're here to hurt me again, you're mistaken this time—I'm not giving you a chance," I said, gripping the fl
Rosalie's POV Cameron started walking closer to me as soon as I asked the question. When he stopped in front of me, looking straight into my eyes, I couldn't understand why he was doing this. All I wanted was an answer. Did he think he could use his charm to make me stop asking? I needed to pull myself together; I wouldn't let that work. I was determined to get an answer from him tonight."Why do you sound suspicious of me?" Cameron suddenly asked after looking at me for a few seconds. His question made me wonder why I was seeking answers to my own questions.It's not like I'm his girlfriend who should know everything about him, yet that's exactly how I'm acting right now. I don't think I'm in a position to ask him those questions.Even though I know Cameron isn't weak but rather incredibly powerful, I sometimes wonder if it's the nightclub that has made him this way or if there's something else. However, as I think about it now, I realize I shouldn't dwell on it, especially since I
Carter's POV It was already night, and after ensuring that Gabriella was no longer sad after having fun together—I settled down with her in the living room to watch TV. I had managed to convince her to stay, reassuring her that Athena didn't mean any harm, even though I was unsure of what was troubling my big sister.Athena hadn't even come out of her room since returning from work, which made me worry that something was definitely wrong with her.I shook the thought of Athena from my mind and continued watching TV. We were watching a horror movie, as it was Gabriella's recommendation. I couldn't help but wonder how Gabriella could watch a horror movie without flinching—she was surprising me right now.She said she didn't like romance movies because they were too cringeworthy, but I knew that once she realized her feelings for me and confessed her love, she'd be drawn to them. I could already picture us sharing those romantic moments together, and a smile escaped my lips at the thoug
Cameron's POV"Is Rosalie's expression right now a joke? I believe in my food and I'm proud of it, even though I haven't tasted it yet. I know it will taste as good as it did before.'Are you kidding? Are you really making that face because you think my food is tasteless?' I asked, incredulous.Rosalie didn't stop laughing, and I had to intervene to avoid hurting her stomach wound.""Could you stop laughing? You might hurt your wound," I said, and Rosalie stared at me in bewilderment as she finally stopped laughing."Who hurts their wounds just from laughing? I can't help but think you're overreacting," Rosalie replied jokingly. But that was exactly what I wanted to hear. I love being overprotective and overreacting when it comes to my girl; it's just part of who I am, and I wouldn't change it for anything.Once someone catches my attention, they should be prepared for it. Maya went through this, and Rosalie won't be any different—if anything, I'll be even more protective and reactive
Rosalie's POV I quietly made my way into the kitchen, careful not to let Cameron notice my slow approach.He was already chopping vegetables, and at that moment, I wished I had my phone to capture the scene. He looked like the perfect boyfriend, even though he wasn't mine.I knew everything we were doing felt like that of a couple, but I didn't mind that he hadn't asked me out. All I wanted was to keep enjoying the sight of his handsome, charming self.I quietly approached Cameron from behind and playfully tickled him. He spun around, inhaling sharply when he realized it was me."Thank goodness! I knew it was you. I was about to stab whoever it was if it had been someone else," he said, exhaling with relief. I couldn't help but chuckle at his words."Why would you think it was someone else when it's just the two of us in this house?" I asked, giving him an incredulous look. He turned back to his task before replying."That's what I was thinking, but anyway, what are you doing here? B
"What nonsense are you spouting? Rosalie is dead, you bastard!" The Godfather struggled to contain his anger as Kai chuckled."That's what you think, but she's very much alive—I saw her yesterday," Kai insisted, trying to make them understand."I told you to throw him out! He's talking nonsense as if he's lost his mind!" the Godfather yelled, refusing to believe Kai since he had never brought home such information before, and the Godfather considered him as useless as ever.The Godfather is aware that Kai hates Cameron, and he wonders if Kai is saying this in an attempt to take control of the clan."I know you hate me, but why didn't you listen? I'm not as useless as you think I am anymore. Instead of denying what I'm saying, it would be better for you to listen.""So I can join them and finish the work because I'm perfect now, just like I discovered that Rosalie didn't die," Kai added with a serious expression, noticing that Godfather's face had started showing signs of belief."What