All Chapters of Billions and Tears: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

      What are you looking for?" Sebastian asked again, his voice cool and distant, as if he hadn't heard a word of Rose's explanation. Rose felt a pang of frustration but kept her composure. "I thought I might have dropped a piece of jewelry the last time I was in your room," she replied, trying to sound casual. "And when I saw that the door was open, I decided to check if it was still there." Sebastian's eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't respond. Rose couldn't help but notice that his hand was still bandaged, but the hem of his white sleeve was stained with blood. It was a perplexing sight, and she wondered why there was blood on his sleeve if his hand was clean. Ignoring her observation, Sebastian turned away and entered the room, shutting the door behind him. Rose stood outside, her mind racing with questions and suspicion. She couldn't

  As Rose woke up from her unsettling dream, she couldn't shake off the lingering feeling of unease. Her mind was still reeling from what Sebastian had said the night before and the shocking discovery of Sebastian's surveillance cameras and secret files. She hadn't even had a chance to speak with her brother, Michael, and her mother, Emily, about the impending visit that Sebastian had planned for them.Just as she was lost in her thoughts, a soft knock on her bedroom door interrupted her reverie. Rose hesitated for a moment, unsure of who it might be. She opened the door cautiously, and to her surprise, it was Prisca, Sebastian's loyal assistant."Good morning, Rose," Prisca greeted her with a warm smile that felt unsettlingly forced. "Sebastian wants you ready and would like you to come to his room when you're done preparing."Rose furrowed her brows, still trying to make sense of everything that had happened. "Why does he want m

  "He's trying to be good," Rose whispered back, not wanting to say more in front of Sebastian. She glanced at him to see if he had overheard their conversation, but he seemed focused on Prisca, who was setting the table.Sebastian looked up at the sound of Prisca's footsteps, his smile widening as he noticed Rose and Michael whispering. He then looked at Rose, his gaze intense, sending shivers down her spine. It was a smile that made her uncomfortable, as if he knew more than he was letting on."Shall we all sit down?" Sebastian said, breaking the momentary silence. He gestured towards the table with a polite smile, as if everything was perfectly normal.Rose and Michael exchanged a quick glance before following Sebastian's lead, Emily and Maya also.  They took their seats at the table, Prisca serving them with practiced efficiency. Rose tried to engage in light conversation, asking her mother and brother about their lives a

    Samuel dropped Rose off at the candy shop. As she stepped out of the luxurious black limousine, she couldn't help but notice the subtle aura of mystery surrounding Samuel, the chauffeur. Though he always maintained an air of calm and politeness, there was an enigmatic quality about him that made Rose feel as if she were being quietly observed. "Thank you, Samuel. You can go now," Rose said with a warm smile, dismissing him. She had been yearning for some time away from Sebastian and his vast empire, which seemed to encompass everything, including those who served him. Samuel was no exception to this, and though he had always been respectful and kind, Rose couldn't shake the feeling that he held some unspoken secrets. "But, Ms. Wayne..." Samuel began to protest, but Rose promptly interjected, cutting him short. "Mr. Wayne knows exactly where I am, so I believe your job here is done," she

      Max and Lark carefully combed the crime scene, meticulously examining every inch of the area for any potential evidence. The sun was starting to set, casting long shadows over the scene, but they knew they had to stay focused. "Look here, Lark," Max called out, crouching down to point at a small piece of torn fabric near the bushes. "This could be something. Let's bag it for analysis." Lark nodded and took out a evidence bag from his kit, carefully collecting the torn fabric. "Good catch, Max. We'll send it to the lab right away," he replied, appreciating his partner's keen eye. As they continued their search, Lark decided to bring up something that had been on his mind. "Max, you seemed pretty familiar with Ivy Rain's name back at the station. Do you know anything about her or her family?" Max paused for a moment, he