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The rest of the week went by smoothly without any more disturbances from Ethan. Rose also noticed that he no longer came to their branch anymore. A part of her was disappointed.“Has he finally given up?” She mumbled to herself as she finalized her latest creation.She was working on a necklace that would be part of the launch exhibition. The company allocated millions towards her budget to get her the materials she needed, so she was putting in her very best to make it a one-of-a-kind jewelry.Sighing as she settled for which stone to use, her mind kept going back to the pink diamond Ethan had bought for her the other day. “Why are you still in my head?” She breathed as she looked at the diamond on the computer screen.It would be extremely fitting to use it but they couldn’t afford it. So she tried to search for something that would be cheaper but none of the other stones made sense.A knock on her door made her look up before she responded, “Come in.”Ben peeped in with a grumpy Cla
“What happened?” Ethan asked.Rose hesitated.“Rose, this is work and nothing personal you’re going to have to talk so we can work it out,” Ethan said.“I was sure it was you,” Rose responded, feeling defeated. Ethan leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, studying her carefully. “So, if it wasn’t me, who do you think is behind it?”Rose bit her lower lip, thinking. "I don't know. I just assumed... well, you're usually the one who—""—makes your life difficult?" Ethan finished for her, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth."Yes," Rose admitted, feeling a mix of frustration and embarrassment. "But this time, it seems like someone else is trying to sabotage the launch."Ethan’s expression hardened. "I’ve never tried to sabotage your work.”"After what you said last time, I don’t think I’d believe you right now,” Rose responded.“If I’ve done something I wouldn’t hide it from you baby.” Ethan stood.Hearing the word ‘baby’ Made Rose shift uncomfortably as she tried to act unbother
Ethan's hands roamed her body, his movements so slow as if trying to remind himself how her skin felt when he touched her. Rose's skin burned with desire, her heart racing with anticipation as she threw her head back.Suddenly, Ethan spun her around, his eyes blazing with intensity. "Tell me the truth, Rose," he demanded, his voice low and husky. "Do you miss me?"Rose's lips parted, but no words came out. Instead, she nodded, her eyes locked on his.Ethan's face was inches from hers, his lips claimed hers in a passionate kiss. Rose's body melted into his, her arms wrapping around his neck as she deepened the kiss.The world around them melted away. The kiss was soft and tender. Rose clung to him and pulled him closer, wanting to feel every connection they lost. She slid her fingers through his hair and wrapped her legs around his waist to keep him pressed against her.Their tongues battled for domination as he reached forward and held her waist to hold her in place and deepened the ki
Rose walked into the police station, her heart pounding in her chest. The cold air had done little to calm her nerves after the whirlwind of emotions inside the office, and now this. She couldn’t help but feel an ominous weight pressing down on her. Her life had gotten so busy that she forgot about the danger that was hovering around her. She asked the officers to keep her out of it because she didn’t want it to affect her kids but receiving a call meant it had gotten serious. Rose felt her knees go weak as she approached the front desk, a uniformed officer greeted her with a polite nod. "Good afternoon, ma'am. How can I assist you?"Rose swallowed, her voice wavering slightly. "I'm here to see Detective Michael. He called me... said it was urgent."The officer checked his records, and then he asked, “Your name please.”“Rose Cooper,” Rose answered.“Rose Cooper Sinclair?” The officer corrected as if to taunt her.The mention of her married name made her flinch, but feeling like there
“Shouldn't he be behind bars for murder then, has the law become selective now?” Rose sniffed still in denial.“Since it was self-defense, no. He's on the right side of the law. But would that have been your preference? To see your husband arrested?” Micheal asked. Rose was stunned as the word ‘Husband’ made her insides turn.But before she could respond, a deep voice answered behind her, “Will you visit me every day if I get arrested?” “Ethan?” “Mr.Sinclair.” “I didn't know you called my wife over without letting me know,” Ethan commented. His tone sounded displeased and made the detective shift uncomfortably. “My apologies, it won't happen again.” The Detective responded.Rose looked from Ethan to Micheal and back to Ethan, “You knew?”“Yes, but I didn't want to stress you. I'll handle it. Come, Daisy is waiting.”Rose felt her stomach drop. How did her daughter find herself in Suncity?“Why is she with you?”“She wanted to learn how to skate, that town is nice but has no prop
“What are you doing here?” Zoe fumed as she stood from where she sat.She was now three months pregnant and still staying in the penthouse Ethan gave her. She had a smug look as she walked towards Rose and rubbed her belly as if to rub it in her face. Rose ignored her and stepped forward. She knew Zoe too well and on her way here, she had thought through all the possible scenarios of how the conversation would go down but none of them prepared her for how she would feel when she saw the baby growing inside her.“Is it truly Ethan’s?” Zoe laughed, “What? You can’t believe it? I told you. It’s me he’s always loved. You were just an inconvenience and now we have been reunited. Don’t tell me you came back because you think he’ll take you back!”“I wouldn’t dream of it,” Rose responded with an eye roll.“Good, because I’m starting to think you’re becoming so desperate with the way you’re faking those unfortunate events.” A mockery in Zoe’s tone made Rose boil in anger. “You think I put m
Zoe’s breath hitched as she stumbled back, her eyes widening in shock and terror. The masked man stepped inside, his presence dominating and suddenly a large space felt too small. She clutched the knife in her hand, her knuckles white with the force of her grip. "Who sent you?" she demanded, her voice trembling despite her efforts to sound strong. "What do you want?"The masked man didn’t answer. Instead, he took slow, deliberate steps toward her, his gloved fingers flexing as if warming up for an early morning exercise. His silence was more terrifying than any words he could have spoken.“Was it Rose?” She trembled. She hid the phone behind her hoping Franchesca would open her voicemail on time. “You don’t get to ask questions, sweetheart.” He took another step forward.Zoe’s heart pounded in her chest, her mind racing with desperate thoughts. She couldn’t put a finger on who sent the man before her. No matter how much she tried, she had too many people she had offended and couldn’
“Is Mr. Harper in?” Natalie asked David, his assistant.“Yes, he is,” David responded with a hidden smile.Zane had always been reserved and never wanted any women around him. At a certain point, the media even tagged him as gay and suspected that he and David were a couple. Seeing him obsess over Natalie relieved the pressure of constantly planning his blind dates. Natalie smiled at David and said, “Thank you.” She bypassed his station and knocked softly at the door. Her face was beat red from how embarrassed she was from the previous week’s encounter. He ended up paying for the clothes and her mother having no shame insisted on getting more if he didn’t mind, so Zane left Natalie with his black card because his father called him for an urgent matter.As soon as he left, she snapped at her mother and they had a fight which led to them being thrown out of the shop.Natalie let out a breath she didn’t know she was holding as the deep voice answered from behind the door.“Enter.”She