Rose felt blood rush to her ears as she watched a smug smile stretch Ethan’s lips like he was enjoying the pain he was bringing her.“You’re truly a bastard! I’m not Mrs. Sinclair! But it seems your brain has been far from you lately, so let me jog your memory, we are divorced, and no matter what games you have up your sleeve, I won’t let you win!”Ethan was taken aback by the coldness in Rose’s tone. She sounded so cold with so much hatred that it made his blood boil. She was the one who caused him pain and ran away with her lover, so how dare she act like a victim?“Is that so? News flash to you, you’re still married to me because I burnt those fucking papers to the ground! So unless you want me to add charges against your precious lover, I suggest you sit down!” He said coldly.Rose felt her mouth open and close like a fish but no words came out. Why didn't he sign the papers if that would give him the freedom to marry his love, Zoe? Rose wondered but despite the confusion brewing
“That's so sad. What a poor girl!” Ethan heard someone say as they stepped out of the elevator. In the lobby, several people looked confused like something major had justhappenedSome people were being questioned by the police while others were hugging each other as the staff tried to calm the situation"Please remain calm as we get to the bottom of it. The police here will help us and we have asked security to increase the number of men." The manager said calmly even though his insides were twisting from fear when his gaze landed on Ethan. Someone had just been kidnapped right at the entrance. The hotel would take a great hit and he could lose his job.“What happened?” Ethan asked Tom who joined him as he held Zoe's arm to support her.“Someone has been kidnapped. “ Tom pushed his glasses forward. “How can someone get kidnapped in this area? Get all the information and make sure the entire security team is replaced!” Ethan commanded as he continued to walk.“Mr. Sinclair?” Detect
“Who are you and what do you want?” Rose cried as she tried to shake herself from the chair where she was still tied. A black sack was placed over her head and it made her cry even more. Rose was afraid of the dark. It was a trauma that she lived with since the day the building collapsed. The sack was pulled off her head as a dark chuckle sent a cold shiver down her spine. She felt a knife stabbing her collarbone but not deep enough to cut her. “That's not how this works darling! I ask the questions and you answer!” The man laughed, a sadistic sound reaching her ears. Hot tears ran down her cheeks as the faces of her little angels flashed before her. She had no family, who would they end up with if she died?“Please! Please, I'm begging you to let me go!” Rose cried.The man chuckled, his stinky breath fanning her face like he found her sorrow amusing.“Now why would I do that?” He ran the cold metal against her skin. A cruel reminder of what awaited her. “I have children and the
“Are you being serious?” Natalie asked in a shocked voice as she sat next to Rose.Two weeks had passed since she was abducted and she had recovered from the physical pain. She immediately returned to her home in the small town away from the city for fear of Ethan seeing Caleb and Daisy.“You can imagine, the audacity!” Rose sneered.“Girl, why didn't you call me and I would have kicked him out?” Natalie said while smacking her fist into her hand making Rose laugh.A soft knock on the door made both of them turn and a smile stretched Rose’s face when she saw Mason. He was looking handsome in black pants and a beige sweater. His Asian features served him like a superpower because he didn’t seem to age.“Am I disturbing a girls’s chat?” He asked with a smile making Natalie roll her eyes as she stood,“Girl’s chat? Really? I need to teach you better pick up line!” She teased as she walked out.“Natalie, go away!” Rose shouted, feeling embarrassed at her bluntness. Natalie left the living
Rose laughed, “Mason, are you being serious right now?” She asked in disbelief.“Yes, I am. I really want to know. I love you, Rose. I had no problem waiting until you started loving me back, but seeing that your ex still has an effect on you makes me feel insecure.” Mason said softly, almost as if he was pleading.Rose reached forward and touched his hand, “I promise you have nothing to worry about. I wouldn’t take him back in my right senses. I’m only going to Sun City to revive my jewelry shop. I’ve done this before and Ethan hated it, he won’t even know I’m there.”Mason sighed, his heart feeling lighter after hearing the assurance, “Fine. I’ll trust you and let you handle it. But will you take Caleb and Daisy?”“No, I can’t risk Ethan finding out, I’ll leave them with my aunt. She will come here to help me since she’s alone and Uncle mostly serves outside the country.” Rose responded, her heart clenching at the thought of being away from her kids for a while.“I’ll help out too,”
The door flew open and hit the wall at the impact. Ethan stepped into the apartment with his chest heaving in anger as his grey eyes darkened from a dangerous storm brewing inside them. Zoe was still staying in his penthouse so he had the spare key card to open it. “Zoe?” His deep voice echoed through the empty house. He searched every room and couldn’t find her. He even knocked on her bedroom but still couldn’t see her. His temper worsened as he pulled out his phone to dial her number. Just as he placed it on his ear, the door opened and a frail-looking Zoe stepped in. She was wearing pajamas and had a plastic in her hands.“Ethan?” She asked in a weak voice as she faked another cough.Ethan ignored her outburst and asked, “Didn’t I tell you I was coming over?” His voice was cold and his eyes were devoid of emotion. Zoe felt a shiver run down her spine when she noticed manipulation wouldn’t work on him. Not when he was in this mood.“I wasn’t feeling well, So I stepped out-”“The
Rose stepped into what would be her new workplace and straightened her skirt. She had settled for a white suit with a pink top with two loose ends around her neck that she tied as a ribbon. She wore red bottom heels and tied her hair into a neat bun. Her original hair color was brunette, but she dyed it ginger. “I need a new look.” She told her stylist the previous day.“Good morning, Rose.” Ben, her new project partner smiled at her the moment she stepped into the office.“Good morning, Ben. It’s good to finally meet you.” Rose smiled.“Please take a seat. We will go to the board room shortly. I know it's not as fancy as your old workplace but it will get better.” Ben smiled.“I think it’s a great start. We can grow together.” Rose smiled.The office was really small and ordinary-looking. It had an open-plan office set up with wooden desks and old-version computers. Being the current manager, Ben had a small office that was poorly ventilated and stuffed. It felt uncomfortable for Rose
“Why the hell would you buy a building in my name?” Rose asked through clenched teeth.“I can’t stand to see you getting hurt. If I watched you spend another day in that crappy building, I’d have a heart attack! Is that what you want Rose to see me dead?”“Mr. Sinclair, I don’t think we know each other well enough for you to ask me such questions,” Rose responded coldly.Ethan stepped forward, standing so close to her their lips would meet if he took another step, “Is that so?” Rose stepped backward feeling like her mind was getting foggy and clouding her judgment.Her heart was pumping wildly in her chest. But she maintained a calm exposure and turned to Ben, “Should we take this building?” She asked.The rest of the team that had witnessed the scene unfolding were still confused by what they saw. Laughing nervously, Ben responded, “Yes, yes we should. It will help save costs.”“Okay, then let’s proceed. “ She said before she turned to face Ethan, “Mr. Sinclair, will you give us som