Nicholas did not hear her crying anymore, so he got curious and decided to check on her. When he got into the bathroom he found her laying on the floor lifelessly. He turned off the shower and touched her body to check if she's still breathing. She was still breathing luckily which made him feel very guilty. That's when he decided to take care of her.He carried her back into the bedroom and used the towel to dry her body. Then he found some clothes to wear for her. After that, he called for the doctor to come and check on her.He was actually worried about her for the first time. He doesn't know what came over him. Immediately he saw her with some other men, he did not know how to control his anger. He just wanted to get her out of there with whatever excuse and he wanted to punish her so that he will not have to see her with them again."What is wrong with you Nicholas? What are you thinking? Why should I be doing this because of a woman?" He thought to himself. No one has ever stre
When Rose opened her eyes, she found herself now tied to the chair with the blindfold removed. She saw a lot of men talking and she wondered what is going on. She has an headache which made it hard for her to understand if what she heard earlier was the truth or just a joke. Then she realised that she has so many people who would do anything to kill her. She has made a lot of enemies which makes it impossible for her to escape. There's no way for her to get out of this unscathed. Not just Nicholas or Don Bernardo but a lot of people who she had ruined. The people who fell into her trap and the organization used them to get more money. Those people would surely do anything to kill her. "What do I do now? Will they kill me? Should I just beg for my life and stop being an idiot?" She asked no one in particular. She sighed in frustration. She could not even talk, her hands started to hurt from all the tying. No one seemed to notice her yet because they are all busy planning what to
Rose can't believe that Nicholas really left his home to save her. She silently hoped what these men are saying are all lies. Why would he come here to risk his life for her. But then again, she is in this situation because of him. However, if she gets killed by these people, Don Bernardo will treat it as getting caught and would leave her people alone. But she thought about it. This is not right. She did not get this far to die in the hands of idiots like these. She's not going to give in to them no matter what. Whatever it takes, she has to make it out if here alive. Even if she has to get her hands dirty. "You must be worried for your boyfriend. Don't worry. We have no business with you. We'll give you a chance to bury him, once he gets here." The boss said to her. She scoffed, laughing at them. She's doing everything to distract them while thinking of a way to escape. "You're just bluffing. You just want to do this to get to me. I know that idiot would not risk his life to sa
Rose slept off after eating last night and only woke up when her phone alarm woke her. On days like this, she would just jog around and come back. But she is not sure if she can do that around here. She wonders if he has a gym with all the facilities in the house. He didn't see Nicholas in the room and wondered if he stayed out all night. "He's probably too busy or he's running away from me because of the apology. Let's see how far he can make it. I am going to make you miserable. Just wait." She said to herself while brushing her teeth. She took her bath and to her surprise, she finds a change of clothes on the bed when she got back. Nicholas must have sent them. It's a leather jacket and pants with a white shirt. They looked good even though she felt like she's going on some sort of suspicious mission. "Why do I feel like something strange is happening around me? I can feel it. What's going on?" She asked no one again. Then she made her way to the living room using upstairs with
Rose got up as early as she could to start her training in the morning she is very excited since blending in with them means she will be able to get her still freedom soon if she is able to get what her boss wants. She gently stood up from Nicholas side he did not expect him to still be sleeping by this time. But then again he is such an unpredictable person that sometimes you don't know what is going on in his head, she acts like a total psychopath."I am going to severe if there is no way I'm going to dye my hair in this place I'm going to survive and go back home I will get my freedom no matter what." She promised herself. She went to the two-bedroom to take her birth and then she dressed up with the change of clothes she found in the closet she finally entered his closet and find out it's like another room strangely enough he has some clothes fitting for women there. This makes her wonder if he is a pervert or he just keep it dear for emergency use."She's so weird in many ways.
Rose opened her eyes to the world before her. She had been dreaming a lot in her sleep that she didn't understand what was going on with her anymore. What exactly does this mean? She could remember everything that happened as soon as she opened her eyes. In fact, she could not stop thinking about the incident. How did this even end up happening to her of all things. This is not something she can control or stand. Nicholas shot all those men and he didn't even flinch doing that. Which means she would be a goner the moment he realizes what she is up to. It won't be long before he finds out who she really is. She turned beside her to see Nicholas sitting right beside her. He wasn't looking at her as his head was in his palms like he's thinking about something. She tried sitting up, however she managed to get his attention. He turned to look at her, and her heart skipped. Why does she feel this way for a man like him? Why does her heart race whenever he is near her? His eyes indicated
Nicholas had gotten the information he wanted from the man. Then he shot the man in his two legs and asked his men to take him out of there. Perhaps whoever the boss is would get his message when they see what has happened. Then he decided to go check on Rose in the room. He was thinking about her the whole time. He finally realized something. He liked her. He did not just want her for sex but he wanted her to be his completely. Why would he get mad when she almost got hurt? Why else would he be mad when he sees her talking to other guys? It's because of the way he feels about her. He finally realized that now. On getting to the room, he did not find Rose. He thought that she might be in the changing room or bathroom until he heard nothing and decided to check. She's nowhere in the room which got him in panic. He rushed out of the room where he met James and Edwin coming towards him. Edwin and James saw the way their boss looked upset and the immediately guessed something was wron
Nicholas came into the room to find Rose crying. He stopped at first and watched her with a blank expression. Deep down, he felt sad that she was crying. He thinks it's because of him and he doesn't know what to do. He moved closer to her and bent to her level. "What's wrong? Are you crying because I looked for you and brought you back?" He asked, trying to touch her. She jerked his hand off in anger, "Don't touch me! This is all your fault! Everything is happening because of you! You are getting in the way of my freedom! Just leave me alone!!!" She already yelled those words before she realized the gravity of what she said. She realized she has hurt his feelings. He moved away from her and found himself a seat. He sat on the couch staring at her. He did not show his emotions and how deep the words cut through him like a knife. He thought about it. He hated it. "You can go." He suddenly said, gaining her attention. She stopped crying and turned to him. "What?" "I hate it w
Don Bernardo finally arrived in Vernice City. On getting to the house, she didn't find Nicholas in the living room. It's her first time at his house in Vernice City. She decided to check him in the office. She knocked his office, then she opened the door when she heard his voice. Ellen walked into Nicholas's office, trying to put on a friendly smile despite the turmoil inside her. "Nicholas, it's been a while," she greeted, her voice sounding a little too cheerful.Nicholas looked up from his desk, surprise flickering in his eyes. "Ellen," he replied, nodding politely. "What are you doing here? You never told me you were coming.""I just wanted to surprise you. I tried calling but," Ellen replied casually. "You've been quite busy lately."Nicholas nodded, appreciating the small talk. "Yes, there's been a lot going on. But I'm managing."Ellen took a deep breath, trying to muster the courage to bring up the topic she had been avoiding for so long. "Nicholas, you told me that Rose is
In the living room, Nicholas and Kay faced each other, the tension between them palpable. Nicholas was determined to reclaim his place in Rose's life, but Kay wasn't backing down either. He needs to be sure Nicholas is not coming to hurt Rose. "Who are you to Rose?" Nicholas asked, his voice laced with a hint of aggression. "And what do you want with her?"Kay took a deep breath, his eyes meeting Nicholas's with unwavering resolve. "I've been there for her for years," he replied calmly. "I helped her when she needed support, and I stood by her side when she had to run away from everything she knew."Nicholas frowned, not liking the thought of someone else being there for Rose during their time apart. "And that message... the one about why I should forgive her, was that you?" he questioned.Kay nodded. "Yes, that was me," he admitted. "I wanted you to understand her perspective, to give her a chance to explain herself."Nicholas's jaw tightened, feeling like Kay was trying to medd
Rose's heart skipped a beat as she walked into Nicholas's house. The sight of him waiting for her in the living room brought back a flood of memories from their past. Despite the tension between them, being near Nicholas still stirred something deep within her."Hey," Nicholas greeted with a smile, trying to ease the awkwardness between them. "I'm glad you came."Rose returned the smile, trying to appear unaffected by the emotions swirling inside her. "Of course, I wanted to talk," she replied, taking a seat on the sofa.Nicholas sat beside her, taking a deep breath before he began to explain the situation with Ellen. "I need to tell you about Ellen," he started, his voice tinged with frustration. "She's not happy about us being together."Rose furrowed her brow, surprised by the revelation. "Why? What did she say?" she asked, genuinely curious about Ellen's objections.Nicholas hesitated for a moment before continuing, "She said you hurt me in the past and that I shouldn't forgive yo
On getting to the house, she didn't find Nicholas in the living room. It's her first time at his house in Vernice City. She decided to check him in the office. She knocked his office, then she opened the door when she heard his voice. Ellen walked into Nicholas's office, trying to put on a friendly smile despite the turmoil inside her. "Nicholas, it's been a while," she greeted, her voice sounding a little too cheerful.Nicholas looked up from his desk, surprise flickering in his eyes. "Ellen," he replied, nodding politely. "What are you doing here? You never told me you were coming.""I just wanted to surprise you. I tried calling but," Ellen replied casually. "You've been quite busy lately."Nicholas nodded, appreciating the small talk. "Yes, there's been a lot going on. But I'm managing."Ellen took a deep breath, trying to muster the courage to bring up the topic she had been avoiding for so long. "Nicholas, you told me that Rose is right here in Vernice City," she said caref
Ellen arrived in Vernice City with a heart full of restlessness and a mind consumed by curiosity. She couldn't shake off the feeling that Nicholas had seen Rose, and she needed to find out more about their connection. Ignoring her own feelings of jealousy, she focused on her plan to gather information about Rose before confronting Nicholas.Determined to keep her intentions hidden, Ellen decided to visit the cafe owned by Rose, using the guise of a regular customer. She followed all the information she got from her spies before coming to this city. Ellen walked into the cafe with a practiced smile, trying to appear like any other customer. She approached the counter where Bryan was busy preparing a cup of coffee."Hi there," Ellen greeted warmly. "I heard you have some amazing coffee here. Mind if I try your special blend?"Bryan flashed a friendly smile. "Of course! Our special blend is one of our bestsellers. I'll get that for you right away."As Bryan prepared her coffee, Elle
Restlessness consumed Kay after he received the call from his father, Don Bernardo, about finding Rose. He couldn't shake off the mix of emotions swirling inside him. He knew he had to talk to someone about this, but he wasn't ready to burden Rose with his worries. Rose sat beside him with smile, but she could sense that something was bothering him. "Is everything alright, Kay?" she asked with concern.He hesitated for a moment, trying to hide his inner turmoil. "I'm fine, Rose," he replied, offering her a weak smile. "Just a little tired, that's all."In truth, Kay couldn't bear the thought of his father getting involved with Rose again. He remembered all too well the pain and suffering she had endured in the past, and he couldn't bear to see her hurt again. He knew that Don Bernardo's intentions were not even pure, and he had to find a way to protect Rose from his father's manipulative grasp.Leaving Rose's house momentarily, Kay felt a sense of urgency to find Nicholas and
Ever since Ellen discovered that Nicholas had seen Rose in Vernice City, her mind had been restless with a mix of emotions. Jealousy, anger, and fear clouded her thoughts, pushing her to take action. She wanted to rush to Vernice City immediately, but she knew she had to be strategic about her next move.For a few months now, Ellen had been secretly gathering information about Don Bernardo, the man who had been searching for Rose as well. She has been investigating the organization Rose came from, and she found out that man is the leader Rose screwed over. She had learned about him through her contacts, and she had been waiting for the right opportunity to approach him.She saw an opportunity in this, realizing that she could use this knowledge to her advantage. She believed that collaborating with Don Bernardo could give her the upper hand in getting rid of Rose. It was a calculated move to secure her position in Nicholas's life. Despite her restless emotions, Ellen is a very cu
In the living room, Nicholas and Kay faced each other, the tension between them palpable. Nicholas was determined to reclaim his place in Rose's life, but Kay wasn't backing down either. He needs to be sure Nicholas is not coming to hurt Rose. "Who are you to Rose?" Nicholas asked, his voice laced with a hint of aggression. "And what do you want with her?"Kay took a deep breath, his eyes meeting Nicholas's with unwavering resolve. "I've been there for her for years," he replied calmly. "I helped her when she needed support, and I stood by her side when she had to run away from everything she knew."Nicholas frowned, not liking the thought of someone else being there for Rose during their time apart. "And that message... the one about why I should forgive her, was that you?" he questioned.Kay nodded. "Yes, that was me," he admitted. "I wanted you to understand her perspective, to give her a chance to explain herself."Nicholas's jaw tightened, feeling like Kay was trying to meddle in
As Rose entered her home, her mind was still spinning with the weight of the conversation she had with Nicholas. She was torn between the past pain and the glimmer of hope that they could find happiness again. As she turned around, she saw Kay waiting for her, concern evident in his eyes."Hey, Rose. How did it go?" Kay asked gently.Rose took a deep breath and sank into a chair, feeling the weight of the decision ahead of her. "It was... overwhelming," she replied honestly. "Nicholas wants us to give it another chance, to be a family again."Kay nodded, understanding the complexity of the situation. "And how do you feel about it?" he asked, trying to gauge her emotions.Rose hesitated, her heart conflicted. "I still love him, Kay," she admitted, her voice soft. "But I'm scared. Scared of getting hurt again, and scared of hurting Tristan."Kay sat beside her, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I understand," he said gently. "You have to do what feels right for you and Tri