Semua Bab Falling Into Her Trap of Addiction: Bab 21 - Bab 30

"Wait, I know this! Graham likes the seductive, dominant type—the type that calls the shots in bed. Rosalie's too conservative; Graham wouldn't have fun with her!" someone cried.Everyone laughed at that, and Graham kicked the guy who'd spoken. Once the laughter died down, he turned to look at Joseph. "You should stop messing around now that Rosalie has a boyfriend. You'll be in trouble if he turns out to be someone who can't be trifled with.""Isn't everyone who's anyone in Berdon City in this room? There aren't many families that can compare to the Lockes. Why would Joseph be afraid of Rosalie's boyfriend when the dude doesn't even dare to show his face?""I can guarantee Joe will win her over… unless you're interested in her, Graham. I'll deal with her boyfriend!" someone said.Graham dropped his nonchalant look when he saw how these idiots didn't catch his hint. He said, "Get over yourselves—there's always someone more powerful out there. Berdon City doesn't start and end with

Rosalie was taken aback. At her silence, Rowan realized how inappropriate his suggestion had been and quickly switched tacks. "Have a seat. I'll ask Leonard to come over and drive you home.""That's too troublesome. I'll just spend the night here," she said.Rowan had just picked up his phone. He looked at her when he heard her words.Rosalie felt a little diffident and covered her mouth as she faked a yawn. "Uh, I'm sleepy. Where's your guest bedroom? It's time for me to hit the hay!""The second room over there.""Alright." She turned to head to the guest bedroom but stopped and turned back around when she remembered something. She said a little awkwardly, "I don't have clothes to change into."Rowan got up and went to his room to get a shirt for her. Her face warmed up when she saw it was one of his shirts.The living room was brightly lit, so he didn't miss the blush that spread across her face. He said, "It's new.""Oh, okay. Thanks." Rosalie took the shirt and headed into

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Melinda didn't believe Simon at all. She knew better than anyone what Rosalie was like. There was no hiding the adoration in the latter's eyes whenever she was around Simon."I'm your son, yet you don't believe me. Ask her, then!" Simon snapped.Everyone turned to look at Rosalie. She didn't want to disappoint Melinda, but her desire not to have anything else to do with an asshole like Simon was stronger. She said, "I have a boyfriend, Melinda."Melinda was stunned. "But you and Si were perfect together!"She and Frank had only been gone for two weeks. Why had Rosalie and Simon called it quits and moved on with other people so soon?"Simon and I… I've only ever thought of him as a brother. Nothing happened between us," Rosalie said.Simon fixed an unfathomable gaze on her."But weren't you happy when I asked whether you wanted to be my daughter-in-law?" Melinda asked."I was silly then. I misconstrued my kinship with Simon for love, but I know

"If you think your own son means less to you than your adoptive daughter does, I can move out too!" Simon snapped. He turned to leave.Melinda trembled with rage. "You'll regret this, Si!"Simon faltered but soon regained his composure and strode off.…Rosalie returned to the boutique with milk teas. The atmosphere there was a little odd, so she asked, "What happened?""Boss came to check on things earlier."Rosalie nodded. Sasha had mentioned she would drop by the boutique that day. "Where is she?""She's already gone."Rosalie's colleagues split the milk teas and poked straws into them. After taking a sip, one said, "Boss was in a bad mood today and really chewed us out. She even made Kristen cry."Kristen Addams protested, "I didn't cry!""Your eyes were so red just now!"Another colleague nodded. Still looking a little scared, she said, "Boss is so scary when she's angry! I didn't even dare make a sound. Is she about to have her period or something?"Women were always

Rosalie finally knew why the fridge was so packed. It turned out Rowan had hired a housekeeper to handle the cooking.Watching Betty Welch gather all the leftovers, Rosalie asked, "Are you getting rid of those?""Dr. Chapman has a sensitive stomach, so he can't eat leftovers."Rosalie had just made a meal using leftovers. Even groceries from the store weren't always fresh right off the bat. This seemed way too fussy."Betty, how about leaving these leftovers with me? I can take them with me tomorrow."Betty hesitated and looked over at Rowan."You can take whatever's left in the fridge.""Oh, okay."Betty quickly grabbed the bags and made for the door. But after a few steps, she turned back with a smile. "This is the first time I've seen you bring a woman home. Your girlfriend's really pretty!"Rosalie was no stranger to compliments, but being called Rowan's girlfriend was different. Her face grew warm, and she hurried to correct the misunderstanding."I'm not his girlfriend.