Rose's pent-up anger fueled her aggressive demeanor. "Don't touch me, Bitch!" Isabelle, infuriated by Rose's rough behavior, wasted no time in slapping her. SLAP! SLAP! A vivid red hue adorned Rose's cheeks, accompanied by a burning sensation. Despite the pain, Rose refrained from complainin
While in the elevator, Alden opened his phone and downloaded a video stored in a cloud storage service. Just as the elevator doors opened, the video finished downloading. Alden stepped out of the elevator with a cautious gaze, scanning his surroundings. Near a door at the end of the corridor, sever
As Alden suspected, this threat proved highly effective in subduing Isabelle. Like other wealthy individuals, maintaining a positive image was a currency they couldn't afford to lose. Alden stared sharply at his stepsister, saying, "I've changed my mind about the arranged marriage with Morgan." Is
Gently, Paislee said, "Young Lady, I think you need to accept what has happened. And now, you can only change the present circumstances that you might influence." Isabelle wiped away her tears, then turned to her short-haired bodyguard. "You're right. I need to do something." Subsequently, Rachel a
After leaving Isabelle, Alden promptly headed towards the red car parked in the parking lot. Once inside the car, Alden reached for his phone and dialed Josiah Hardy. After the call was connected, Alden immediately gave instructions. "Jo, find the car that left the warehouse before my arrival. Rose
A red car pulled up in front of a tall black gate. From beyond the gate, a vast garden with beautiful flowers, fountains, aesthetic statues, and the magnificent Barker villa could be seen. Just by looking at it, people would feel small and filled with awe. Unfortunately, this sentiment didn't apply
The one-armed man spat, mocking Alden. He warned, "Drop your sword!" Then, he strangled the maid. The maid groaned, attempting to release her neck from the grip of the man behind her. She tried to plead with Alden to save her, "S-Sir, please help—." The maid beside the one-armed man covered her m
Softly, Alden asked, "Rosy, are you okay?" It had not even been a month since their divorce, but it felt like a long time. As Rose looked into Alden's dark eyes, she couldn't understand why she felt a longing for the man who had been by her side for the past two years. Despite the divorce, the bon