All Chapters of Falling Into Her Trap of Addiction: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Rosalie spent a long moment that night thinking with her phone in hand before she finally transferred the additional 30 thousand dollars.Zane replied with three question marks.Rosalie texted back. "I don't feel right taking advantage of you. You should take this."On the other end, the typing indicator stopped briefly before resuming. A minute passed before a reply appeared. "Ms. York, did your boyfriend get the wrong idea about me coming over tonight?""No. Apartments like yours typically rent for 6,000 to 7,000 dollars around here. Even in this complex alone, 5,000 dollars is the minimum. 2,500 dollars is unreasonable.""My family was compensated with several units when the government took our land for redevelopment, so I'm fine with a lower rent.""We're not talking about a slight discount. It's 50% off. That's not fair to you. And..." Rosalie paused before she continued typing. "I'm in a relationship. I have to think about how this might look to my boyfriend."Zane fell si

Olivia clearly hadn't expected Rosalie to say something like that. She couldn't come up with a single comeback.When she looked across the table at Rowan, she saw him staring intently at Rosalie. There was something in his eyes she couldn't quite read. For some reason, it made her uneasy.Rowan noticed Olivia watching him and calmly shifted his gaze away.Eugene spoke up, disagreeing, "Rosie, not all men are unreliable. There are still good guys out there.""I know good men exist," Rosalie said evenly. "But there's no guarantee a good man will stay good to me forever. No one can predict the future. Compared to a man, a house feels way more solid and dependable."Eugene personally felt that a man should own a house before settling down. After all, if a man was going to get married and raise a family, he would need a home.He liked that Rosalie was practical and had her own views. But if she was bringing a mortgage into the relationship, he figured that'd definitely affect their qu

This time, Rosalie didn't even ask. She set out two plates and took a seat at the table with him.Rowan stared at her with a frown. He was clearly questioning her with his eyes—why had she shown up uninvited again?But Rosalie pretended not to notice his lack of welcome. She picked up a meatball with her clean spoon and put it onto his plate.Smiling sweetly, she said, "This one's made with zucchini and ground pork. See if you like it."Meeting the hopeful, eager look in her eyes, Rowan was reminded of how she'd handed him that honey water at lunch. She had worn the exact same expression. Just like a puppy wagging its tail, eager for attention.He didn't like her around him. Yet ever since that night at the hotel when he called her, she kept showing up in his life again and again.He shouldn't have brought her home."You're a young woman. You really shouldn't be coming here so often."Another blatant rejection.Rosalie heard the message loud and clear, but she played dumb. She

Rosalie's expression turned cold. "What are you doing here?"Simon stubbed out his cigarette and strode over. After throwing a glance at Zane behind her, he grabbed her wrist. "Did you sleep with him?"His bloodshot eyes were locked on her. Rage boiled over like it might consume her on the spot.His reaction made it look like she had cheated on him. Seeing that, Rosalie couldn't help but laugh in frustration. "What's it got to do with you? Let go of me!"She tried to yank her arm free, but Simon's grip only tightened. He clutched her wrist like he wanted to crush the bones inside."Rosalie, we were together for so long, and I never even touched you. How the fuck could you just shack up with this guy? How could you let another man touch you?""Let go, Simon! You're hurting me!"Zane rushed forward to intervene. "Sir, calm down! There's no need to get physical—"Simon turned and landed a vicious kick straight to Zane's stomach. Zane was knocked flat onto the floor. "Who the fuck

Rowan returned home after work, but there was no sign of Rosalie. On the dining table, he noticed a pink insulated food jar that was identical in both color and design to the thermal flask he was holding.There was a sticky note attached to it."Sorry, Melinda called and asked me to come over for dinner. I've already made you something and put it in this food jar. Have this for today first. I'll cook you a feast tomorrow."A smiley face was doodled next to it.Rowan couldn't help but smile at her funny drawing. However, when his eyes caught the word "Melinda", his brow furrowed.…Rosalie arrived at the Johnson residence.Frank wasn't home, and only Melinda was there.Melinda had known Rosalie was coming and had the kitchen prepare some of Rosalie's favorite dishes.Just as the two were chatting and enjoying dinner, Josie's voice suddenly came from outside. "Mr. Simon? What brings you back?"Melinda frowned at those words. Her face showed clear disgust. "Didn't I tell him to