"Stop it. Who are you after all? Where's Fanny?" He was on the verge of losing it when Andy finally pushed him aside and held her arm but more with the aim of stabilizing her."Listen, we're here to help. I'm Andy. This is Charles and Michel. Are you Rosabella?" Andy told her, trying to keep his voice calm while he feared they were taking too long.The valuable time they could use to find Fanny.Charles frowned at Andy's obvious knowledge.The girl's sobs slowed as she recognized the names from the conversation she had with Fanny just hours ago.Andy also seems to know about her, which makes her think that Fanny must have felt comfortable enough to mention her to him.Rosabella's breathing was still irregular hiccups, but with all her might, she licked her lips and swallowed the painful lump in her throat."Yes. I'm Rosabella... Fanny..." Her eyes filled with tears again as she seemed to be recalling what had happened."Three men kicked the door in. They took her away..." She let out
If Vengo's normally calm brother had this kind of tone of voice, he knew he needed to listen.Vengo quickly nodded curtly but still turned to Andy with a deep frown etched on his face."What about the girl? You still haven't answered me.""Fanny's father was killed. They took her with them and we found this girl hiding. She's Fanny's friend." Andy explained without hesitation.Carlos stopped grappling with new information as Audrey gasped out loud, one hand instinctively going to the baby bump and the other to her chest in shock."They arrested her? The Phoenix gang? Why did this happen?"Charles sighed."Bring Carlos to the office, I'll go pick up Michel.""I'll take the girl away." Audrey warmly reached out and replaced Andy's arm around Rosabella's with hers, taking her away from the three men.---Gwen had a broken lip and a bleeding cut on her cheekbone by the time Charles approached them.As she sat in the middle of the basement, strapped to a chair, he was almost surprised that
"Then I'll go find her." Michel slams his hand on the table again, making his point."No, you won't. You can't decide what you're going to do. The same goes for the new girl you just bought here. For all we know she could be one. Phoenix or a Davies woman was left behind when they broke in. Now we're going to force her to give her information and use her that way, but that's the way I'm going. I'll get rid of her right after that. Let's get to work now." Vengo stood up and looked around the room, expecting his men to obey him immediately and accept what he had set out to do."Damn it, Vengo.""What did you say?"Michel straightened his shoulders as he stood to his full height and repeated what he had said with even more determination, his eyes like two hot flames that wanted to burn everything and everyone in his way."I said: damn it, Vengo."Vengo stared back for a moment, saying nothing but warning the person in front of him.There was an earthquake going on in his head, so he chos
Mr. Aiden stared at her for a second. He watched her tears slide down her cheeks, and she saw that his eyes were shining with amusement.He is enjoying this.Letting her go, Fanny collapsed against the wall, her body suddenly weakening.Mr. Aiden stepped back and sat down on a chair in the middle of the room. He leaned back and crossed his arms across his chest, looking dangerously intimidating.She quickly looked around the room, but it was empty.There are no windows, and the room looks unfinished. Upon realizing that, Fanny took a deep breath.It's not a room. It was a dungeon.Her eyes blinked as Mr. Aiden arched and glared coldly at her.Fanny trembled against her gaze and glanced down.She didn't want to see him. His face will be a reminder of all the bad things that have happened and will happen to her."You're a troublemaker, aren't you? You ruined Michel's plan." Mr. Aiden started.Her eyebrows furrowed, but she didn't look up."All this time, he's been hiding you so you don'
"What about Kaylin? Any news from her?" Charles asked as they sat around the coffee table in Michel's private room, the map was laid out as they tried to divide the city to narrow down the search to find Fanny.They had spent the previous two hours torturing Gwen, desperately trying to get her to speak, but she didn't give them anything.Michel shook his head."Not yet, but I'm going there today. She hasn't answered my calls or texts and that might not be a good sign."Andy sighed as he leaned over one of the maps, circling several areas."That's right, so I think we need to start here." He pointed to the south side of city X, marking the area with a black Sharpie."This is Davies's home ground, a good place to start asking questions. They don't know yet that we know about Gwen and we're keeping her so it can work."Michel licked his lips and ran a hand through his hair in frustration."Mr. Aiden. I want to kill him. I need...""Are not." Charles cut him off immediately, the words car
"My point is, if the roles were reversed and it was me being held by our enemies, what would you do?"Vengo immediately sat up straight at the statement, just the prospect of that even becoming a reality made his blood boil."I'll go find you."Audrey cupped his face and locked eyes with him, a glint of seriousness and determination now reflected in it."That's your point, honey. If this happens, Michel will support you. He'll help you get me back, won't he? So it's time for you to support him."Vengo was dumbfounded at his wife's statement.Before that, all he wanted to do was do it his way. But she finally made him see his mistake.This is a family and not just any family, they are an organization that has been around for longer than this.Confronting Michel?That would fall into the hands of the enemy and that was the last thing he wanted to do.He would rather give up his life.No, Black Roses's cause will always come first and he will defend it.Along with his mafia brothers.---
"Anyway, they both told me the same thing. They were asked to make a deal at the warehouse, but when they showed up that day, they believed Phoenix was setting it up for them. Bellamy told me that when they entered the warehouse, they only started shooting because they thought they were being attacked, and once they realized it was you, they were too scared to come forward to say anything.""I don't understand, so they weren't informed that we were there?"Kaylin shook her head."They were set up to kill you. When Bellamy and Kieran understood this, they wanted to get out of Davies, but they doubted who to talk to. Everyone could be in on it."Michel rubs a finger over her forehead, trying to understand what she's explained but doesn't feel quite right about it."So what are you trying to say, they just kept quiet?""They're waiting for the right time to leave but they know it won't be easy." She explained further.Michel nodded.He is undecided on what he wants to do next because jus
Michel couldn't bear to talk to anyone after Mr. Aiden.He needs something to still give him hope.Just anything can get him there and convince him he'll manage to get her back.He doesn't know why or how, but somehow he finds himself standing in the middle of Fanny's room, staring ahead as the pressure in his chest continues to mount, invasive and painful twisting everything inside of him.The room looks the same.Nothing seemed out of place as if she was still living with them, her clothes and scent still lingering everywhere.He ran his hand through a few things, traced the spines of some of her books and bed sheets, without thinking twice, opened the nightstand drawer, immediately facing a folded piece of paper with his name on it. His heart stopped when he saw it, realizing that she had to write this before she left.Frantically, and with a gasp, he took the paper and unfolded it without hesitation.Michel,I'm not sure if you've ever seen this note but I guess it's worth a shot
"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