CHAPTER 2
Rose felt her blood freeze absolutely. This wasn't how it became imagined to go. No! She seemed him within the eyes, however there were no emotions in them. He was alleged to beg for her touch like all of the different wealthy men did. Why turned into an exception? How turned into she going to hand him the drink now?Rose's head started pounding as fear ate up her. What if things didn't cross as she had deliberately? Rose attempted to regain her composure and transfer to action mode. "We… should not be dashing matters," Rose compelled a smile as she positioned her hand on his arm, feeling his biceps and people's veins. "We have the complete night time to spend together," she said, her voice breaking. She might just skip out because of the coldness this guy changed into exuding. He checked out her hand as if it had been dust, and Rose quickly withdrew it. "permit's have a drink," she said. She elegantly walked over to the table, poured two glasses of wine, and slipped a dozing tablet into his glass omitted.Rose's heart saved drumming in her ears as she carried the glass of wine. She carefully walked toward him, praying internally not to slip and fall. His chilling gaze wrecked her frame. She surpassed him the wine, and he eyed it earlier than taking it from her.Rose felt relieved when he took it. Now he just had to drink it, and the entirety could be solved. Rose watched him drink half of the glass before he exceeded it lower back to her. She set the glass at the desk.She simply had to be a little affected person for 5 greater minutes. After that, he might fall asleep and would not do not forget whatever that came about the following morning. "May you not get to the bed?" he asked, his eyes twinkling with mirth rather than fast returning to normal. Rose gulped and got on the bed, feeling his eyes on her like a dangerous predator. With the vibe she was getting, her subconscious began telling her he might want her as a sacrifice and not for sex. Rose lay on the mattress and stared at him, awaiting his next orders, which made his eyebrows twitch. Wasn't she nice inside the club? He had heard she had serviced many men, however the female in front of him gave him the vibe of a… no way. He smiJAed. Some women preferred acting docile at first; they always wanted him to make the first flow. He rolled his eyes and walked towards her. Rose gulped nervously as he approached. She had been mentally counting the seconds and minutes; it has been five mins now, and he needs to at least be looking tipsy. What turned into what he is going to do now? Rip her clothes off? Rose felt hot sweat roll down her back. He walked towards her at the bed and leaned his face in the direction of hers. "Strip. I'm not going to repeat myself," he said in a low, risky tone, and Rose began stripping without advice. Her arms shook as she removed her crop top, leaving her in her black bra. Her bum shorts came off next, and she or he felt the cold air hit her as she became left in her panties.His eyes raked over her frame, but Rose could not examine anything in those empty eyes. He barely pushed her onto the mattress, and Rose's heart raced even tougher as he hovered above her. It was ten long minutes; why wasn't the drug having any effect on him? As Rose changed into loss in her mind, looking as distressed as ever, she became unaware that his eyes were on her, noticing the mild adjustments in her expression. He has been looking forward to her attempting to keep or contact him like all the other ladies did, but none of that has occurred to her. She even gave the look of she turned into about to cry, and it turned extraordinarily turning him on. Rose gasped when he pinned her down; she could not flow an inch. He touched her down there, and Rose right away clasped her legs, making him frown. He had controlled to touch her down there, and it became so small he doubted air had ever entered it. "Shit," he muttered underneath his breath, and Rose felt like she might cry at any second. "Are you a virgin?" he asked, making Rose's throat run dry. Her eyes had already been packed with tears, and if she blinked, they may glide like a river. "you are," he mumbled, running his fingers via his silky black hair. He left her at the mattress and started out setting on his garments. Rose's mind turned into chaos. The whole lot had long past, definitely incorrect, and now he is going to report to her boss. Her lifestyle was complete. Rose hurriedly put on her blouse and shorts, and she sprinted out of bed. She ran to him and stood in front of him. He turned into a good deal taller than she become.Her face was wet with tears, and it appeared the phrases were caught in her throat. If he told her boss about her virginity, it'd be over for her. "Please… please don't tell absolutely everyone approximately this," Rose pleaded. She had in no way been this scared earlier than; she could experience her entire frame shaking. He now wears a white blouse, black denims, and a black leather-based jacket.He checked her out with a bored expression, making Rose feel like a pest he wanted to eliminate. "Please, I'm inclined to do something. don't tell my boss about this," Rose pleaded as greater tears fell from her eyes.He leaned closer to her and gazed into her eyes as if seeking to find all her grimy secrets. "you'll do something, huh?" he asked, and Rose nodded gingerly. "I'm willing to do something," Rose said.He let loose a bone-chilling smiJA, making him seem like a satan, and Rose's hands shook nervously. "Marry me then," he deadpanned. Rose felt like her ears had malfunctioned; there has been no way what she heard became correct. "Do you understand what that means?" he asked, raising her chin together with his finger. "It means you will grow to be my slave," he stated coldly, and Rose's body stiffened.CHAPTER 3Rose sat in front of the massive reflection in the room; the man had already left. She had agreed to emerge as his wife and his slave. It was bizarre how he had smiJAed daJAly and left the room straight away after her agreement, without pronouncing another phrase. Rose left the room, and worriedly beat her while she noticed three armed men looking ahead to her. No, he wouldn’t have said to her; she had agreed to his deal. The guys effortlessly bundled her, injected her, and he or she straight away fell unconscious. Rose woke up with tears on her face, locating herself in a daJAish, quiet room. She became tied to a chair and her mouth was gagged. She attempted warfare with the ropes, but it was almost impossible. She couldn’t accept as true that the person had told Chain approximately her movements despite her begging. After the whole thing he did, he had truly finished that! If she were given out of right here alive, she might make sure he rotted in hell. Rose felt
CHAPTER 4"Who the hell are you?" he requested arrogantly after sizing her up from head to toe. "I... I'm new..."."James, that is Rose Becker, your new non-public maid," Penelope stated. A daJAish glint formed in his eyes as though he had just exposed her daJAest mystery. He said nothing, and Penelope led her away from his room. His cellphone commenced ringing. He checked the caller id and saw 'Viper' displayed. He spoke back the call. "Boss, she has arrived in Rome, and her project has all started," Viper reported earlier than James ended the decision. He observed a silver bracelet on the ground—in reality, it had fallen from the maid's wrist. He picked it up, and a daJA glint fashioned in his eyes. "game on," he said with a sadistic smiJA on his lips. Penelope escorted Rose to her room. It turned into already late, and Penelope knew Rose needed her beauty sleep. She would want all her electricity to deal with that twisted brat. "Get a few sleep, Rose," Penelope said wit
Rose woke up panting, her heart racing as she realized it was already morning a new day indeed! The remnants of her nightmare clung to her like a heavy fog. Years ago, she had been in the car with her parents when the accident occurred. She made it out with only a few injuries, but her parents never did, leaving her and her sister Jennie alone. It was a tragic night that haunted her dreams, and now, waking up alone in a strange mansion only intensified those feelings of loss.Knock, knock!Someone was knocking on the door nonstop. “Oops, I’m sorry! Where has my manner gone to?” a voice called out as Rose opened the door. It was Andrew, a young man with an easy smile and an air of mischief.“Madam Penelope said I should show you around the mansion,” he said, his enthusiasm infectious. “Since you’re new, you need to meet the other maids and get to know them. Come on!”Rose hesitated for a moment. “I don’t need an introduction,” she replied, trying to sound more confident than she felt.
“Stop, please!” The desperate voice echoed through the mansion, pulling Rose from her thoughts and sending a chill down her spine. Determined to uncover the source of the commotion, she flung her door open and tiptoed down the stairs, her heart pounding in her chest.As she reached the bottom step, she froze at the sight before her. In the sitting room, a group of men dressed in black formed a tight circle around James, who stood in the center, a pistol gripped tightly in his hand. At his feet lay a half-conscious man, bloodied and bruised, struggling to breathe.“Please spare my brother, boss! Have mercy on him! Give him a second chance!” the man pleaded, his voice trembling as he clutched his brother’s limp body.James's expression was cold and unyielding as he leveled the gun at the pleading man. “Just one task, and he failed. Do you know what I do to incapable people?”“You kill them, sir,” the man replied, his voice barely above a whisper.“And do you know what I do to people who
Alessandro Plank stood in the shadows of the dimly lit room, his heart racing as he listened to the muffled voices outside. The tension in the air was thick, and he could feel it pressing down on him like a weight. He had always been the quieter twin, content to let James take center stage in their father’s eyes. But tonight was different. Tonight, everything was at stake.He glanced at the wall clock, its ticking echoing ominously in the silence. It was almost midnight. The meeting with their father and the other mafia leaders had dragged on longer than expected, and Alessandro felt a gnawing sense of unease. Something was off.“James, you need to listen to me,” a voice broke through the door, pulling Alessandro from his thoughts. It was their father, Daniel Plank. “We can’t keep ignoring the threats from bloody sons. He’s not going to wait for us to make our move.”“Father, I know what I’m doing,” James replied, his voice laced with irritation. Alessandro could picture his brother’s
“What do you know?” James’s voice cut through the tension like a knife, his eyes boring into Rose with an intensity that made her heart race. She had overheard the conversation about Alessandro, but she couldn’t bring herself to admit it.“I… I don’t know anything,” she stammered, trying to sound convincing. “I was just walking by and stepped on something. I didn’t hear anything, sir.”“Don’t make me repeat myself,” he warned, his tone low and dangerous.Rose swallowed hard, her mind racing. She had heard enough to piece together the tragedy that had unfolded the loss of James’s twin brother. But revealing that she knew anything at all felt like stepping into a minefield.James took a step back, his expression shifting as he processed her words. “You should be careful where you step,” he said coldly before walking away, leaving Rose trembling in the aftermath of their encounter.“Wait… he just lost his twin?” Rose thought, a pang of sympathy washing over her. Despite the fear that gri
Cole positioned himself in the middle of the room, speaking to Vincenzo’s men, his tone firm yet laced with urgency. The atmosphere was heavy with tension as he described the critical situation.“The Bloody Sons have encircled the docks,” he stated, his gaze assessing the expressions of the men in front of him. "We don't have until the morning." We will attack tonight, taking the alternate path. "We strike first before they reach us."James, who was next to him, remarked, “This is our sole opportunity. Get ready your arms. Proceed silently. “Zero errors.”The men spread out, the tension transforming into silent resolve as arms were prepared and strategies murmured within the ranks.James and Cole retreated to a corner to talk about an alternate plan.“If we manage to capture their leader, we’ll undermine their morale,” Cole proposed.James acknowledged with a nod. "It's a gamble, yet it might succeed." We’ll deploy a smaller group to surround them amidst the confusion. Just ensure tha
The mansion was enveloped in a heavy silence, the previous uproar substituted by a tense calm. The men drifted like phantoms, caring for their injuries and murmuring to one another. The atmosphere was thick with doubt, and Rose couldn’t shake off James’s words."Not even you."She perched on the side of her bed, gazing vacantly at the ground. Her mind was a storm of anxiety and remorse. The threats from the chain, the treachery of the traitor, the ambush—it was all overwhelming. For an instant, she thought about fleeing, abandoning all that she knew. But to where would she go? And what would occur with her sister?Her phone vibrated once more, interrupting her train of thought. It was yet another message from Chain:"Have you alerted them?" Remember what is on the line, Rose. "One false step, and she's lost."Rose tightened her fists, her irritation boiling up. She felt the urge to scream, to shatter the phone she held, yet she realized it wouldn’t resolve anything.James reclined in
The drive back to the mansion was quiet. The tension from the fight still lingered in the air, but the reality of what had just happened weighed heaviest on Rose. She sat in the backseat between James and Cole, her fingers intertwined tightly as she stared at them.James noticed the way her hands trembled. He reached over, covering her fingers with his own. "You okay?"She hesitated before answering. "I don’t know," she admitted. "I feel… different."Cole, who sat on her other side, exhaled. "That’s because you are different now, Rose," he said. "Taking a life changes you. Whether you like it or not."Rose turned to him, searching his face for some kind of reassurance. "How do you deal with it?"Cole smirked slightly but there was no humor in his eyes. "You don’t. You just learn to live with it."James squeezed her hand. "You saved my life, Rose. You saved us. That doesn’t make you a monster."She nodded slowly, but her mind was still spinning. The image of Kane falling to the ground,
The atmosphere inside James’s mansion was thick with urgency. Cole stood at the center, his sharp eyes scanning his men as they loaded weapons and prepared for war. The weight of his confession still hung in the air, but there was no time for regrets. James and Rose needed him.Penelope grabbed his arm again, her eyes pleading. "Cole, I need you to think this through. This isn’t just some street fight. Kane has been planning this for years."Cole sighed, placing his hands on her shoulders. "I know. And that’s why I have to go."She shook her head. "You can’t just walk into a trap. There has to be a plan."A man in the room, Logan, one of James’s most trusted allies, spoke up. "She’s right, boss. We need to be smart about this."Cole exhaled, running a hand through his hair. "Fine. What do we know?"The man who had escaped the ambush stepped forward. "I overheard some of Kane’s men talking. They took them to an abandoned warehouse on the east side of town."Logan nodded. "That makes se
James groaned as he drifted back to consciousness. His head throbbed painfully, and for a moment, everything was a blur. His body felt heavy, his movements sluggish.As his vision cleared, he realized he was in an unfamiliar room. The walls were concrete, the air damp and cold. His wrists were bound to the chair he was sitting on, thick ropes digging into his skin.Damn it...He tried to move, but his muscles ached. How long had he been out?Then, the memories hit him. The shopping trip. The ambush. The fight.Rose.His head snapped up as he scanned the room. She wasn’t there. His heart pounded against his ribs. Where was she? Was she safe?The sound of footsteps echoed from outside. The heavy door creaked open, and a figure stepped in.The same man who had confronted him outside the store.James clenched his jaw as the man walked closer, a smirk plastered on his face."Finally awake, are we?" he taunted. "You put up a good fight, but even you have your limits."James ignored the pain
James sat on the balcony, still deep in conversation with Cole. They had spent the last half hour discussing their strategy for the upcoming housewarming event. Though it was meant to be a joyous occasion, they both knew it could turn into a battlefield at any moment.James exhaled sharply, running a hand over his face. "I hate that we have to think this way. I should be looking forward to this party, not planning for a potential bloodbath."Cole leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. "That’s the life we have, James. We don’t get to have normal celebrations. Not when we have enemies lurking in every shadow."James nodded, but his mind was elsewhere. A nagging feeling crept into his chest, and he found himself glancing toward the stairs."Rose didn’t look good when she went up," he murmured.Cole followed his gaze. "You should check on her."James didn’t need to be told twice. He placed his glass on the table and rose to his feet. "I’ll be back."Upstairs, Rose lay unconsciou
The celebration in James’ mansion continued late into the night. The clinking of glasses, soft laughter, and warm conversations filled the air. Rose and Penelope sat together, admiring the diamond ring on Rose’s finger.“It’s beautiful,” Penelope murmured, turning Rose’s hand under the dim glow of the chandelier. “James really went all out.”Rose smiled, but there was a flicker of hesitation in her eyes.Penelope caught it immediately. “What’s wrong?”Rose exhaled, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. “Nothing… it’s just… James surprises me more and more every day. I thought I knew everything about him, but I keep realizing there’s so much I don’t.”Penelope smirked. “Welcome to James’ world. He’s full of secrets, but when he loves, he loves deeply. And he loves you, Rose.”Rose’s heart squeezed at those words. Did James really love her? Could he? With everything going on, did he even have space for love?Meanwhile, James and Cole sat across the room, discussing their next m
The grand estate of Mr. David stood under the dimming evening sky, a fortress of wealth and power. Inside, the tension was palpable. Mr. David sat on his luxurious leather couch, his fingers tapping impatiently on the armrest. His sharp eyes followed his son, Bruno, as he sparred with one of the trainers in the courtyard. Beside him, his wife, Greta, watched with pride, clapping excitedly every time Bruno landed a decent hit.“That's my son! You’re doing great, Bruno,” she cheered, smiling at him.Bruno tried to stay focused, but his father’s expressionless face unsettled him. He threw a final punch, stepping back to catch his breath, before looking toward his father, searching for approval. But all he saw was disappointment.Mr. David exhaled sharply and shook his head. “I’m sick and tired of your son, Greta,” he muttered. “He’s been learning the same thing for weeks, yet there’s no improvement. I don’t have time for this nonsense.”Greta’s smile faltered, and Bruno’s grip on his glo
Later that evening, Rose found herself standing in front of Penelope’s door. Taking a deep breath, she knocked lightly before pushing the door open.Penelope looked up from where she was seated on the bed, her expression softening when she saw Rose. “Hey, Rose. Come in.”Rose walked in hesitantly, her fingers fidgeting at her side. She felt restless, confused, and above all, uneasy.“You look like you have a lot on your mind,” Penelope observed.Rose sighed, sitting beside her. “It’s James. He’s been acting so strangely.”Penelope chuckled. “That’s not new. He has his moments.”“No,” Rose insisted. “It’s different this time. Earlier, I saw him sketching. He was completely lost in it, like he had done it for years.”Penelope’s smile faded, her brows furrowing slightly. “James? Sketching?”“Yes.” Rose nodded. “I don’t think so, he doesn’t know how to sketch. I know his twin brother was an artist”. Penelope said as she held Rose's hand. “But what I saw today… James was too good. He was
James sat in the darkness of his room, his thoughts drowning him. The ghosts of his past had never left him, they lingered in the corners of his mind, whispering memories he tried to forget.He stared blankly at the shattered vase on the floor, his breathing still uneven from the outburst he had moments ago. His fingers curled into a fist. He had lost control again.Standing up, he ran a hand through his hair and walked toward the far end of his room. The bookshelf there looked ordinary, but it was more than just a piece of furniture, it was a doorway. With a simple press against the wooden panel, a soft click sounded, and the hidden door slid open, revealing a narrow hallway leading into another room.His sanctuary.James stepped inside, closing the door behind him. The dim light cast long shadows over the walls, which were lined with sketches, paintings, and unfinished pieces, each one holding fragments of his life.A drawing board stood in the center of the room. He picked up a fre
The car rolled to a stop in front of a massive, grand estate. Towering iron gates loomed before them, opening smoothly as if welcoming them into another world. Rose’s breath hitched the moment she stepped out of the car, after James removed her blindfold. The sheer size of the mansion left her speechless.It was something straight out of a movie, luxurious, imposing, the kind of place that looked like it belonged to a country’s president rather than two men who had spent their lives navigating the shadows.Rose blinked rapidly, shaking her head. This can’t be real.She turned to James, her eyes wide with disbelief. “Tell me I’m dreaming.”James chuckled, stepping beside her. He gently placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder, his grip firm but warm. “No, Rose, It’s very real.”As the other men moved inside, taking their positions to secure the area, Rose found herself still staring in awe.James glanced at her, a hint of pride in his voice as he said, “Cole and I built this place afte