Rose’s scream echoed off the bathroom walls, her heart hammering in her chest. Her mind was still spinning with the intensity of what she'd overheard, and the shock of the sudden hand on her shoulder sent her into a panic.“Rose! It’s me!” Natalie’s voice was sharp but calm as she gripped Rose’s arms to steady her. “What happened?”Rose's eyes widened, still panting from the scare, and she pressed a hand to her chest as she tried to regain her composure. “I—I thought I was alone,” she stammered, her voice shaky. “You scared me.”Natalie frowned, studying her friend’s face carefully. “You’re trembling. What’s wrong? What happened?” Her voice dropped lower as fear gripped her heart at the possibility of her being...“Are you sick?”“No, Nat.” Rose’s voice was still shaky as she tried to compose herself.“Rose…” Natalie’s voice softened as she turned her so she could look Rose in the eyes. “Talk to me. I know that look. Something’s wrong.”Rose swallowed hard, her throat dry. She wanted
“What do you mean by that?” Ethan asked through gritted teeth. Is your hospital becoming stupid, too?” Ian ran his hand through his hair. “I’m sorry, I’ll get to the bottom of it. I had to speak to Dad and stepped out for a bit. It has also never happened before. Especially when the patient is VIP.”“That’s what makes me worried, here. Results can’t just go fucking missing. Find them, or I have to take action and you don’t want me to do that.” Ethan warned his gray eyes a dangerous storm.Ian sighed because he knew the man he was standing before wasn’t his best friend at that moment; he was a husband who would set the world on fire for her. A part of him wondered when he turned around and became Rose’s guardian angel when, at one point, he didn’t even want to hear her name.“Understood.” Ethan turned on his heel to pick Rose up and take her home. Natalie had been discharged earlier and left with Zane. Rose’s results had been delayed, so they stayed to wait for Ian, who gave them th
“A toast to my favorite granddaughter-in-law!” Anderson raised his glass in the air, toasting Rose. “She’s been nothing but exceptional. A great businesswoman, a mother, a wife, and a fucking Queen!” Ethan raised his glass while keeping his eyes locked on Rose. “She’s very easy to work with and is extremely talented!” Ben added, raising his glass in the air.“She’s not bad,” Clark mumbled under his breath making Rose smile.“That’s the closest he’s ever gotten to a compliment.” Ben laughed.“To Rose!” the others cheered, raising their glasses high.Rose laughed softly, taking a sip from her champagne. “Thank you,” she said, her voice steady but full of emotion. “You’ve all been so supportive, and I wouldn’t be standing here today without each and every one of you. Tonight was a success because of you all. Thank you for working hard and for believing in me despite all the chaos that was surrounding me, I know the board was giving you a hard time.”“I wouldn’t be worried about us, rath
“Whose father are you exactly?” Rose crossed her arms over her chest.“Don’t push me, little girl, not when you’re surrounded by what could kill you.” He smirked.Rose knew he was threatening her. He knew what he meant by that. She just didn’t know when he had found out about her allergies but she refused to let him see her afraid.“Like that would scare me. Just so you know, I was kidnapped twice.” “Right. I forgot you’ve gotten some nerves. It will make my life much easier. Especially since you’ll now be a pain in the ass of my enemy.” Andrew grabbed one Rose flower and sniffed it, his lips curving into a sick smile, “You’re missing out. They smell so fucking good. Almost as good as your mother’s cunt.” He laughed.Rose froze.Her heartbeat picked up, and her blood boiled as she stood frozen to the ground. Her eyes became glassy as she stared daggers at him, “You’re one sick son of a bitch.”“Hmmmm, she would disagree.” Andrew smiled.“You’re lying, and you’re sick!” Rose turned aro
Ethan’s hand shot out, clamping around his father’s throat in a vice-like grip. Andrew’s smirk disappeared as he realized the deadly fury in his son’s eyes too late. Ethan’s fingers dug into his throat, cutting off his air supply, his grip tightening making his face turn red.“Ethan, what … the. fuck?” Andrew choked out.Ethan’s eyes turned a dark shade his voice so cold making his father’s knees buckle. “You know what I just found out?” Ethan began, his voice calm but deadly and cold. Andrew’s hands clawed at Ethan’s arm, desperate for air, but Ethan's towering form barely moved. His face was twisted in pure rage, veins bulging in his neck and forehead as his body trembled with the intensity of his anger. He leaned in close, his voice a low, dangerous growl, "That you’ve been playing God, so I decided to return the favor, only you’ll feel ten times the pain my wife felt."Andrew’s eyes widened. He didn’t expect Ethan to find out so soon. He had a plan and first wanted to provoke Ro
“No,” Rose whispered, her voice barely audible. She pushed away from Ethan, shaking her head. "That can’t be true. He wouldn’t... he couldn’t..."“Oh please detective, you’ll give the girl a heart attack. So what if I did it? You can’t arrest me!” Andrew laughed, his white teeth now covered in blood.“Zane?” Ethan growled.“I didn’t know man, fuck. How did we miss this?”“Is.. is this the secret you held on Grandpa?” Rose asked, her voice so cold and angry she just wanted to slit his throat.“Hahah! Father, why are you quiet? Why don’t you handle this like you did fifteen years ago?” Andrew challenged.“Shut up!” Anderson sneered, “Take him away!” He growled at Micheal.“No.” Ethan’s voice stopped him in the tracks.“Answer the fucking question. What secret have you two been keeping?” Ethan turned to face his grandfather."Don't listen to him, Ethan. You know he's just wanted to get everything you have." Anderson began but Ethan wasn't having it."Answer. The. Fucking. Question." He em
“You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.” Ethan ran a frustrated hand through his hair. He paced back and forth as he tried to make sense of what he had just been told. He turned to Rose, “When you look at him, you see how alike we look right?”“Yeah, I do. I mean, I actually thought the same thing so it doesn’t make any sense.”Anderson sighed, “Yes, I thought so too. The more he grew the more he took after Andrew’s features. But that’s pure coincidence I’m guessing the heavens were in agreement with my decision. You’ll be shocked how many people look alike and yet they’re not related.”“What happened to Rose’s parents?” Ethan asked, ignoring his statement.“I killed them and your precious father covered for me. Are we not a loving family? United and all!” Andrew laughed.“What?” Ethan turned his head to face him, his blood turning cold.“What?” Rose stepped forward, feeling tears sting her eyes but she pushed them back.“I did it for you!” Anderson roared. “You don’t understand.” “You
Ethan stood staring outside the window with his hands in his pockets. His office was on the fifteenth floor, giving him a clear view of the city below. The skyline stretched out in front of him, but its beauty was lost in the storm brewing within him. He ran a hand through his hair, his jaw clenched so tightly it hurt. A week had passed since the confessions and Andrew got arrested. Anderson was still in the hospital but was stable. Ian tried to ask him to visit him because he kept asking for him but he refused. He stood still, staring out the window, he had on a black suit which made him look extremely hot and well put unlike how he was feeling. A confused mess who had more questions than answers. He couldn’t help but debate if he should call Nicholas and make a deal with him. His heart had been shattered in tiny pieces by the betrayal and even though he didn’t want to talk about it, one look at him and you could tell he was having a shitty day.Anderson was someone he loved, tru
Hello, my dear readers.We've reached the end of our book and like I promised, I didn't drag it. We had planned to make it 300 chapters but Ian's story will be an independent one although I'm not sure when it will be released.I'm so grateful to each and every one of you for your continuous support and how you've rocked with me since the beginning. Your comments, gems, and gifts, have been my lifeline. I wrote this book from start to finish with nothing but love in my heart.I really hope you loved it and how I wrapped it up. My next book will be dropping next week keep an eye out. I really hope you'll give it a chance too because I love the storyline as well.Thank you so much, I love you guys. OTHER WORKS.....Please do check out my other books too, THE COLD-HEARTED CEO'S SECRET LOVE: MY REBORN WIFEMR. CEO, PLEASE LOVE OUR MUMMYBILLIONAIRE'S SWEETHEARTOWNED BY THE MAFIA KING.QUESTION:Would you like the next story to be purely Billionaire or have a touch of Mafia?I'll be rea
Seventeen years later……“Ethan!” Rose’s voice boomed through the house as she clattered down the stairs, her heels clicking furiously. “We’re going to be late! Daisy and Caleb’s graduation starts in twenty minutes, and you know how she is about punctuality!” she yelled as she tried to fix her left earring. Ethan emerged from the kitchen, tying his tie with a smirk. “Relax, baby. I’m ready, and I already have the car waiting.” He pulled her close before giving her a soft kiss on the lips. They were so in love even after so many years it was surreal. “You’ve been more worked up than they have. Caleb probably doesn’t even give a shit.”Rose huffed, brushing a stray hair back into place. As she created some distance so she could think clearly, “Worked up? It’s not every day our surviving triplets graduate college! And you know Daisy will never let me hear the end of it if we’re late. As for your uptight twin, I’ll pull him by the ear if I have to. He will attend.”“Mama Bear is Fesity.
One year later…The sun hung low in the sky, casting a soft, warm glow over the cemetery as Rose, Ethan, Natalie, Zane, and their children made their way to the gravesite. The day was peaceful, with a gentle breeze, as if the world had stilled in respect for the family reunion.Rose held a bouquet of white lilies, her fingers tracing the edges of each petal. Beside her, Ethan wrapped a comforting arm around her shoulders, offering silent support as they stood before the headstones of her parents. Caleb and Daisy held hands, their little faces observing the scene unfold as they watched their mother, while Zane and Natalie held baby Arabel, who gazed curiously at her surroundings. Marie held Riley, Rose, and Ethan’s baby girl who was seven months old. It was Rose’s parent’s memorial but this time she wasn’t alone. She took a deep breath, kneeling down and placing the lilies gently in front of the graves. Her voice was soft as a tear slipped down her cheek.No matter how much time pass
“Zane.. what..” Natalie’s voice trailed as she covered her mouth in shock.Zane smiled as he held her gaze. “Natalie,” he began, his voice full of excitement like he couldn’t wait to wife her and just be alone with her, “I fell for you the first day I laid eyes on you. Your fire and focus were the first to flip my heart. Your beauty was a bonus and Damn, I’m not complaining because my little firecracker is so fucking gorgeous. You showed me there is more to life than just living. You’ve been my strength, my joy, and my reason to keep fighting. Winning your heart has been my biggest flex but I promise you, even if it took me ten years, I would have kept trying and proving myself until you opened up for me. You’d probably fight me, but it’d be worth every broken nose I’d get.”Natalie laughed, her fingers clinging tightly to the bouquet.Zane opened the box, revealing a beautiful ring with a sparkling diamond, Her eyes widened when she realized it was the ring she helped Rose make a m
“You’ve been my rock, my best friend, and my greatest love. You’ve made me a better man, and there’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do to make you as happy as you’ve made me. Today, I vow to stand by you, to protect you, and to cherish you for the rest of my life. I promise to love you more deeply each day, through every joy and every challenge. You, and the beautiful family we’ve created together, are my everything.”A few tears slipped down Rose’s cheeks, and she bit her lip, smiling through the emotion that welled up in her chest. She took a steadying breath as the officiant turned to her, and Ethan’s hands gently held hers, grounding her.“Ethan Sinclair, father of my children and King of heart, ” she began softly, her voice a gentle whisper that grew stronger as she spoke. “When I first met you, You were a pain in my ass.” The guests laughed.“I’ve loved you even before I knew what love was. You hated it, I could see through you but that made me want to heal your broken pieces
The sun was shining brightly, casting a warm, golden glow over the outdoor wedding venue giving it a magical look as rows of white chairs lined the green lawn, decorated with different kinds of flowers except the Roses, the look creating an aisle that looked like a path straight out of a fairytale. At the altar, Ethan stood in a tailored black suit, his expression a mix of excitement and nervousness as he waited for his bride. His hands were clasped tightly together, his breath catching as the music began to play softly, signaling Rose’s arrival.Daisy came first, She looked cute in a beautiful white dress and her hair was made into two cute ponytails, small earrings, and a bracelet made by Rose specifically for her. She had on white socks which had a small lace at the top and white shoes with a small heel. She gave a wide smile as she walked while tossing the peony petals on the white long carpet. The crowd of guests smiled and were all in awe as they watched her little figure walk
Two months later…“This feels weird,” Rose said as Natalie tied the ropes behind her dress.“Why do you feel weird? Because you’re in a wedding dress while pregnant with two kids and another adopted baby?” Natalie teased making Rose laugh.“Very nice way of making me feel so much better!” Rose mocked. Natalie smiled warmly, her hands resting gently on Rose’s shoulders as she turned her around to face the mirror. “Look at you, Rose. You’re absolutely glowing,” she said, her voice emotional, “This little angel is surely doing you justice, I looked like I had swallowed balloons when I was carrying Arabel.”Rose laughed, “You exaggerate too much. You looked stunning, it’s no wonder Zane always lost his mind over you.” Her throat felt dry as the emotions she was trying to hold back came crashing down.It had been two months since Natalie woke up and made a great recovery. Ian was still observing her closely but she was better.Arabel, who was born prematurely at seven months had also reac
“A little scared, but yeah, I’m ready.” He responded with a small smile.Agness nodded as she held the door open for him. He stepped inside, his heart pounding as he approached her bed. Gently, he took her hand in his, feeling the faint warmth of her skin beneath his fingers. He swallowed, a knot forming in his throat.She looked like she was just asleep and not on the verge of death.“Natalie,” he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. “It’s me. I’m here.”Her hand was still, but he held on, willing her to feel his presence. “You’re not alone, baby. I’ll be here every step of the way. I’m not going anywhere. We have a little girl, I heard you named her Arabel. It’s a very beautiful name, and she’s waiting to meet you, and I know she’s going to love you as much as I do.”His voice cracked, and he blinked back the tears threatening to fall. “You have to come back to us. I need you. Arabel needs you. We’re not complete without you.” He lifted her hand to his face as tears ran down his
One week later…“CONGRATULATIONS, IT’S A GIRL!” Agness smiled at Zane as she delivered the news. He had woken up two days after Ian saved him, stabilized four days later, and was now able to stand. “Can I see her?” Zane asked, feeling like his chest was stuffed with emotions. “As soon as you get better and you’re able to walk again, I’ll take you to her. We can’t bring her out yet because she’s premature and has to be observed.” Agness explained kindly.“Congratulations, man. Welcome to fatherhood.” Ethan tapped his shoulder.“Congratulations, Zane.” Rose smiled, but her smile didn’t reach her eyes. Everyone surrounded him including Ilet his mother and Henry.“You’re finally grown, my sweet prince!” Ilet let out a cry making Henry groan because he knew she was about to start being dramatic.“Mum,”“Don’t mum me, young man. You’re in so much trouble! Just wait until you get better. You’re lucky I was too preoccupied with Arabel to hit you.”“Arabel?” Zane asked arching his brow in c