"He killed all three of them? All three?" Mr. Aiden asked incredulously as he sat in his large leather chair, swirling the dark liquid in a highball glass in his hand while looking at his daughter sitting directly across from him on the couch.Gwen nodded, tucking her hair over her shoulders.She had told Carlos that she missed her cousins Nefertari and Ernesta when it was true that she needed an excuse to meet her father for a much-needed insider exchange.However, when she arrived at the mansion, she was annoyed because Mr. Aiden seems to be on a rampage, immediately leading her to his private office to vent about their failures to get rid of Michel."I can't believe it, damn it. He's a god-forsaken man. It's hard to kill this guy.""Maybe we don't need to kill him." She sighed, leaning back on the sofa.The frown on Mr. Aiden only deepens."What do you mean?"Gwen rolled her eyes as she got up and walked over to her father, standing right in front of him, leaving only the desk be
Turning his head to get a better look at his wife, Carlos looked at her with a confused frown on his face."Again? Didn't you say so last time?""Last time was two weeks ago.""Exactly my point. We haven't had sex forever and when I tried two weeks ago you told me the same thing."Gwen shrugged."I'm not even."Carlos continued to look at her for a few more seconds before he left her head with a deep sigh and sat down on the bed."Maybe you should go check this out."Gwen laughed lightly."It's normal, honey. Don't worry about it, okay?" She turned to the side, now with her back to him as she tried to find a comfortable position."Uh, but just to be sure, talk to Fanny."A scowl appeared on Gwen's expression as she didn't even try to control her expression, knowing exactly that Carlos couldn't see her."No need."Carlos sighed again, sitting up to let go of his shirt before pulling the sheets over him as he lay down again."Uh, then let's go to the doctor. We should make sure there's
Michel smiled, the corner of her lips curled up in a small smile.Despite appearing only so quickly, the smile disappeared as Michel slowly reached out and tucked a loose lock of hair behind her ear.Suddenly there was a huge lump stuck in her throat she didn't want to go away no matter how hard she tried to swallow it down.Instead, Fanny just continued to sit there, frozen, as Michel began to carefully undo the pins holding her hair up, releasing the soft strand little by little, gently running his fingers through it and over and over. repeat motion.When her hair was finally down, he stroked the side of her face down to her chin, tracing her bottom lip with his thumb.It's like he's in a trance, unable to stop himself from continuing his actions, following whatever feels right and irrationally trying to tell him.As he leaned in, his face very close to hers, Fanny took a deep breath."What are you doing?" She asked in a small whisper, her lips brushing against his due to the immedi
Standing in the infirmary, Fanny was just in broad daylight daydreaming about the day before when the door suddenly opened and four men walked in with a loud noise.Michel and Charles carried the wounded Carlos, while Andy limped behind the three, holding onto his bleeding leg."God. What happened?""An explosion. Carlos and I were waiting in the abandoned building across the river when...""Shut up, Andy." Michel glared at Andy as he and Charles laid the groaning Carlos onto the hospital bed, who was writhing in pain, clutching at his side.Fanny stayed by their side for a second, her hands washed, disinfected, and gloved as she led them back a step so she could assess the damage."How is that?" Charles asked, moving to the sink to wash Carlos's blood from his hands, and Michel did.Fanny immediately hooked Carlos to the IV, adjusting the drops as she returned to her patient's side."It was a gunshot wound but it looks like he was just grazed. Now I'm starting him on antibiotics and
Andy gave Fanny a worried look as they walked along the back garden pond."But Shortfoot, you should go home. I mean ok, I'm sure you need to agree to some tweaks but Michel is right. It's dangerous here. This right here is nothing compared to the others. what could happen." He pointed one of his crutches at his injured leg for a point.They slowly came to their familiar positions at the bench and sat down.Fanny wrapped her coat tighter around her due to the drop in temperature and looked over at her friend."Imagine someone would tell you to stay away from Farrah. Can you do it?""If it's meant to protect her, I'll do it in a heartbeat." He immediately replied without hesitation."But it's not like I'm protecting him by staying away. He's just doing this for me, which leads me to believe that he must have feelings for me more than he's leading.""Or so he can live up to his family obligations of marrying Farrah. I'm sorry, but this is reality." Andy added.Fanny's face fell as her s
He hasn't spoken to her since he yelled at her in front of everyone, and it's not in his nature to apologize for anything anyway, so he just avoids her for the past few days.Now, however, the need to lay eyes on her had become so strong that he would be fine if he used an even more lame excuse than Carlos' injury to meet and talk to her.Entering the room, he saw that she had just come in from the back room, holding some blood samples.She just looked at him for a moment, then turned to face the counter, put down her things, and wrote down notes.He cleared his throat a few times, but she didn't acknowledge him so in the end, Michel had no choice but to start talking."So how's Carlos?" He finally said, burying his hands in his pockets as he shifted back and forth on his feet, trying to appear normal.When Fanny didn't answer, he became impatient."I ask you a question."But she remained silent, only the sound of pencils and the ticking of the wall clock could be heard in the room."
He crouched beside the bed and pushed up her skirt, watching for any sign of distress."You can change your mind at any time...""I will not." She said, her voice trembling as she raised her hand, letting him pull her skirt over her head.He was stunned as he stared at her, the contrast between her pale skin and dark panties striking.The strong, hotheaded girl from before suddenly seemed fragile, and he could never live with himself if he somehow broke her.She reached over and unbuttoned his top button, but he took her hand."Relax, okay? Let me..."Her lips curled up at his words.He took off her bra, threw it on the floor, and stared at her as he brushed his hand across her chest.A red streak started to appear on her cheeks and dripped all the way down her body.She lay on the bed when he finished undressing, clutching the duvet. Loud groans hit the wall as he stroked every inch of her skin with his tongue.Her body writhed, her legs shaking as she melted for him.She smells swee
Without knocking, Michel entered the office, startling both Vengo and Charles, and both Vengo and Charles instinctively reached into their coats, ready to take their guns.However, when they saw that it was only Michel, both of them immediately relaxed.That was until they noticed his appearance.Their second-in-command looked very messy.The collar of his coat is crooked, his usual messy hair is more and more messy, and his eyes are not focused."What the hell? Why don't you knock?" Vengo immediately started raising his voice, unconcerned with this careless behavior.The office is a private space in the house, no one enters it without knocking on the door first."I need to talk to you," Michel said, voice unsteady as his breathing became difficult, standing in front of his desk, looking more serious than usual.Vengo shot Charles a questioning look before he looked back at Michel with curiosity."Good, what's up?" He leaned back in his chair, arms crossed.Michel licked his lips and
"What makes you think we're going to have sex here?"Eyes wide, Rosabella reached forward and patted his chest, earning a mischievous laugh from him."Damn it."He laughs again but rests his head on her leg in his hands again to continue sucking."Like I could stop now..."Looking at her, all mischievous eyes then disappeared."But before we do... I want you to do something for me."Rosabella licked her lips as she watched him run his tongue over her pedicure-red toes."What."Charles' fingers massaged her legs a little harder."Touch yourself, Rosabella." He whispered.Rosabella inhaled sharply at his words.This isn't the first time he's asked this of her because Charles loves foreplay as much as she does. However, each time he utters any wish, it just makes her that much more interested.Slowly, Rosabella reached under her skirt and pulled her legs apart further as she let her hands move up to her inner thighs.She could see that he was looking down, watching her fingers trace her
Shrugging, Charles drank his wine before answering. "I don't mind the handcuffs I put on you a few days ago, so I assume you won't mind the ball and the leash." He joked.The two spent the next few minutes watching Michel and Fanny cut the cake before they resumed their conversation."So what if we make a deal?" Charles hands her a plate of cake."Oh, no way.""Why?""Really, Charles? We're terrible at making deals. We were supposed to just screw around and now we're talking wedding plans. I don't follow their arrangement. I'll go the way we want."She stuck a cake fork between his lips."Oh my, you're right." He gaped in response.Rosabella nodded firmly. "I'm always right and getting...""And you get what you want." He gulped, quickly kissing her lips."You know you always get what you want. Except in bed. Because that's where I'm king." He frowned at her as if challenging her.However, Rosabella just shrugged coldly, eating some cake herself."I have no problem with that, Charles."
"It wasn't a diamond ring but when a member of the Black Roses proposed, his future wife wore his Black Roses ring. You've seen it on Audrey, Farrah, and Fanny."She looked up from the box and looked him in the eye."Propose?" Her voice was soothing immediately, her heart pounding in her chest.Charles gently stroked her cheek. "You hate big gestures, Rosabella. But you're getting a ring. It's non-negotiable."Speechless, Rosabella held out her hand as Charles took out the ring and stuffed the box into one of his pockets.He was about to slide it in when she stopped him."Wait..." She quickly withdrew her hand, seeing the confusion on his face."I need you to promise me one thing before we're officially engaged.""Star?" He looked at her with concern."There's really two things..." She licked her lips as she tried to find the right words.Charles stood in front of her, patiently waiting for her explanation."If we have kids, I want them to have the option to get out of this life if th
Looking around them quickly, she wanted to make sure no one heard their conversation before she leaned over and whispered in his ear."Let's go upstairs...""Rosabella," He chuckles."I'm the best man, you're the bridesmaid, how do you think we can work on such a disappearance?"She knew he was right, but Rosabella simply couldn't help her.Instead, she continued to whisper more in his ear. "I want you to show me how much you own me, Charles. How much you don't like another man's hand in mine..."Charles put both of their drinks down on a nearby table and immediately wrapped his arms around her waist to pull her into his body."Are you trying to kill me?"Rosabella giggled, feeling him fix his mouth on her pulse point that he began to suck lightly.Unable to resist her body's reaction, she arched into him, making him smirk against her skin. She smells flowers and her very own delicious scent."God... so you need a reminder, Rosabella? How to behave? Do I need to keep you up all night?
"Come here..." He pulled her forward, so he could bring her body closer to his.Rosabella let him kiss her, enjoying his warm lips gently brushing hers as he let out a satisfied moan.Taking a step back, she locked eyes with him as she knotted her fingers through his hair."Did I ever tell you that you're a good kisser?" She whispered low, seductive voice.Charles bit her lower lip lightly. "No, but I won't stop you..." He chuckled as he bent down to her again and kissed her again.He locked his lips deeper, letting his tongue gently touch hers as his fingers continued to pull her shape to mold into him.Panting and heart pounding, Rosabella parted again, her eyes sparkling in satisfaction."Uh, sure you're a good kisser." She giggled.---Four months later."Congratulations." Everyone joins in, sipping champagne as they stand, all gathered together in the downstairs living space that has been decorated in a T with elegant floral arrangements and lighting.They invited key businessmen
"I did, but it's because you surprised me with it. I didn't think I could have this choice again and suddenly I was offered something that I thought I wanted. I didn't even really think before I said yes."He nodded but said nothing.Charles was tired of making the first move, always chasing Rosabella.This time he wants to hear something from her.She sighed, her brown eyes tired."You think I'd leave anyway if you weren't shot? That's what everyone thinks, maybe even Fanny."He kept his face neutral."Isn't that the truth?""No, that's not true." She frowned at the window, her cheeks flushed with emotion."You know that moment we were in that hotel room, when Archibald was about to kill you, that I didn't want to lose you. I know that, but I still don't want to admit it to anyone. I was stupid and I'm the same wretched Rosabella as ever. And once I've agreed to your offer, I'm too proud to tell you that I don't even want my stupid freedom, I don't want to leave you, don't want my ol
Michel nodded. "You should do the same."Rushing out of the room, the nurse bowed to them, quickly taking the opportunity to disappear.Surprised at the rapid turn of events, Rosabella turned to look at the leader."And you can't start with that?"He shrugs slightly. "Not as much as I give you a chance. You flew off the handle there."Rosabella let out another growl. "That damn nurse did a half job and I don't have it. So if she makes a fuss, I want you to threaten that bitch to shut up and let me do the job or have to deal with it. face the barrel of your gun."He frowned at her. Even so, Michel knew better than to argue with her. Because for the first time, he understood how much she cared about his second-in-command.And as he watched her act that way, unable to control the process she held, Michel finds himself speechless, acknowledging the fact that she is somehow a good fit for his family.That woman was a lunatic - just like the rest.---A soft hand grasped his.Charles opened
Unable to form any kind of reaction, feeling completely frozen, Michel continued."You did enough damage. So you might have five minutes with him, but after that, we're done. Is that clear?"She did not answer."I ask you a question.""Are not.""Sorry?"Rosabella stood up and crossed her arms."You heard me. I stayed."Michel took a step forward and towered over her."You listen to me. This has turned sour enough already, so I hope you go so far that you won't find your way back. I'm his boss and if I say you're not good enough for him, that's what it is. Charles will do his duty to his family and move on.""You may be his boss, but I'm his woman so we'll take a look at that."The two stared at each other without blinking.Standing there, it all suddenly made sense to Rosabella.She feels freer than before. She has been fighting her feelings for so long and has suppressed herself for no good reason.Now that she had said all that needed to be said, she felt relieved.Perhaps all of t
Finally losing the battle to keep calm, Kaylin pushed Carlos who was on the way to go to Rosabella, slapping her in the face.Fanny screamed and ran over, grabbing Rosabella to pull her aside."How dare you?""You two need to shut up. Get out of our faces or you'll be next, Fanny."Knowing that emotions were running high and that grief for Bellamy and Kieran was most likely weighing heavily on female member Black Roses, Fanny dropped her shoulder and decided not to push it any further.No, she will wait for Michel to come home and, in the meantime, get to the bottom of her own question.Specifically, facts that everyone but her seemed to already know.---"Why don't you tell me? All this time you've led me to believe that you hate Charles when in fact there are clearly emotions involved." Fanny asked Rosabella gently as they were both in one of the smaller living rooms, waiting for someone to come and give them any news after that night's incident.Rosabella used her sleeve to wipe th