Just like Rose expected, Sophia was completely amazed by the interior decoration of the car as she kept checking every feature out. Of course Rose didn't stop her and let her continue with whatever she was doing as leaned her head back and closed her eyes while she silently listened to one of her best playlist by ‘Post Malone’ to avoid having any sort of conversation with Sophia, who thought she was sleeping. When they got to school, the two sisters went to their different classes. It's been an entire weekend so when Rose entered the classroom, she was immediately strangled in a hug from Sandra while Kehlani just smiled brightly at her. The entire school day went by peacefully and Rose didn't come across Leo in any way but she had fun with both her two friends with no trouble coming to look for her. After school ended, Theresa was unable to come and pick Kehlani up from school because she was extremely busy at the mall, so Rose offered to drive her home since she was also going t
Meanwhile, Sophia had a dark expression on her face as she read Rose's message that was sent to her. ‘That damn witch! How dare she! Is she trying to get back at me or what?’ Sophia thought as her grip tightened around her phone. “What's wrong with you, Sophia?" Peggy asked. Sophia immediately turned to look at her friend and shook her head. " Is there a problem?” Kara also asked. They all knew that there was a problem. Sophia wanted to tell them that there was nothing wrong but she decided to use this opportunity to.her advantage. If she wanted to ruin Rose's reputation in school then she had to do it slowly and that was making her friends believe that Rose is no good. “The thing is my sister left me alone. She just sent me a text message saying that she has to leave urgently.” Sophia told them in a low voice. “What? How can she do that to you?!" Kara yelled, surprised when she heard Sophia. “I told you that your sister is really a crazy person." Peggy also added. “No, my s
" I serious, I can no longer keep up with Grace being our friend. She is really getting on my nerves.” Kara complained as she glared at Grace's back.“Sophia, don't take whatever Grace said too seriously. You know that is how she always acts." Peggy agreed with what Kara said but she decided to console Sophia first.“Peggy is right. You know that Grace acts like that because she is jealous of you, right?” Kara also quickly shifted her attention to Sophia."Yes. And Grace is our friend so let's not get angry with her. She might be in a bad mood.” Sophia nodded her head. ‘That crazy wench! You love going against me all the time. What exactly is your problem?’ Contrary to what she looked, Sophia was badly cursing at Grace for defying her.…………On the other hand, Rose smirked to herself after she sent the message to Sophia. ‘An eye for an eye! I hope you like my little gift.’ She thought. She had purposely not argued with Sophia this morning and willingly agreed to let her ride. It was
" I serious, I can no longer keep up with Grace being our friend. She is really getting on my nerves.” Kara complained as she glared at Grace's back.“Sophia, don't take whatever Grace said too seriously. You know that is how she always acts." Peggy agreed with what Kara said but she decided to console Sophia first.“Peggy is right. You know that Grace acts like that because she is jealous of you, right?” Kara also quickly shifted her attention to Sophia."Yes. And Grace is our friend so let's not get angry with her. She might be in a bad mood.” Sophia nodded her head. ‘That crazy wench! You love going against me all the time. What exactly is your problem?’ Contrary to what she looked, Sophia was badly cursing at Grace for defying her.…………On the other hand, Rose smirked to herself after she sent the message to Sophia. ‘An eye for an eye! I hope you like my little gift.’ She thought. She had purposely not argued with Sophia this morning and willingly agreed to let her ride. It was
Kehlani turned to look at Rose and got lost in her own thoughts for a while. She knew Rose was right but she just couldn't get over what happened in the past. Both Kehlani and Sandra used to attend the same junior high school. Even though the school was very expensive and for rich kids, Kehlani was able to attend the school because her father and mother hadn't separated then, so her father paid for the school expenses. Kehlani was usually the type to not like getting involved in order people businesses but she encountered Sandra back then. At first sjw knew Sandra was from a family that is more wealthy than her own small family so she tried to keep her distance but Sandra was unlike what she expected.After much pestering, she became friends with Sandra and they were really close back then. However, Sandra's other friends from the same high society were not pleased with how close the both of them were, most especially Kehlani. They believe that Kehlani was from a lower class family a
Rose heard Kehlani's question but she couldn't give her a good response. The reason she usually sleeps in class is because her mentality is used to sleeping when she is bored in her past life. Even though she had been reborn, she was reborn with her mentality of her previous life which means that she still has that attitude and personality in her. That's one of the reasons why she usually sleeps in class because she feels bored. The other reason was because she rarely gets any peaceful sleep at night. She was either haunted by a nightmare and she was always on guard because of the people she was living with. Sleeping in class was the only way she could be at peace. “I find the classes too slow and boring so I sleep because of that." She finally replied to Kehlani who nodded her head even though she didn't fully understand what Rose meant. After spending a few more time with Kehlani and collecting what she needed, Rose bid her goodbye since she had one more place to visit before goin
“Rose, I wasn't expecting you to visit the Bank today." Nancy said, immediately Rose stepped into the office.“Haha, I'm sorry for not calling to inform you that I was coming today. I just made up my mind to come." Rose replied with a smile as she closed the door behind her.“You don't have to apologize. I'm happy that you visited because I've been thinking of an excuse to make it so that I can have you visit me." Nancy said, standing up from her chair and led Rose to the mini living room in her office and sat down."You don't really mean what you said about making an excuse to make me visit, do you sister Nancy?” Rose asked with the corner of her lips curled up gently." I'm serious about it. Honestly, even if you didn't come, I was going to call.you one of these days about the paperwork of the businesses you have asked me to purchase for you. I have half prepared but the other half is still progressing. Once I have everything gathered then I will call you.” Nancy explained to Rose.
“My goodness, I'm so sorry. I wasn't looking at where I was going.” The person who had bumped into Rose quickly apologized to Rose as she bent down to pick up her book.Rose on the other hand just stood at her spot as she watched the girl pack her book with a blank expression on her face. After the girl packed her book, she stood up and raised her head up to look at the person she had accidentally bumped into. Grace brow shut up when she saw that the person she had bumped into was none other than Sophia's older sister. “I…I….”" You don't have to apologize again.” Rose immediately cut her off when she saw that the girl was stuttering.‘My gosh, she is really more beautiful in person than the picture I saw on the school forum.’ Grace thought as she admired Rose's beauty.Rose narrowed her eyes when she saw that the girl was looking at her which she found weird. Seeing that the girl was lost in daze, Rose decided to walk past her.“Wait, please. I'm sorry for bumping into you again an
"Shut up!” Victor snapped sharply, his voice quivering with rage. The injustice he felt burned like a firestorm inside him. “They beat me up! They should be begging for my forgiveness! I’m going to sue them all and throw them in jail!” His eyes blazed as he glared at the crowd, his words venomous. “How dare you mess with me? You’re all dead!” The crowd erupted into sneers and laughter. “If anything happens to us, the world will know it’s the Grays who did it,” someone retorted. “You’ll face justice soon enough.” Another voice chimed in, “Miss Rose Gray, it’s pointless to be kind to people like them. They don’t know the meaning of gratitude!” “They’re heartless,” a third agreed. “The more you tolerate them, the worse they’ll treat you.” “Some people are just born wicked,” an older man said, shaking his head. “Victor Gray is the perfect example.” Rose, standing at the center of the storm, glanced at Victor with a faint trace of pity. She sighed softly and said, “But he’s still my
The Gray couple stood devastated, their carefully constructed façade crumbling under the weight of the truth. William seemed to freeze, his face twitching with barely restrained fury. For a moment, he looked like a man teetering on the brink of madness. How can I possibly agree? Everyone is watching and listening. But those shares are mine. MINE. Rose kept her gaze fixed on the floor, her shoulders hunched like a frightened lamb. Her small frame trembled slightly, evoking pity from the onlookers. Poor girl. The crowd whispered amongst themselves. Born into wealth but treated like an outcast in her own family. Even her own father uses her without hesitation. Beatrice’s fists were clenched so tightly her nails dug into her palms. Her mind was racing. No. We can’t give those shares back. They’re ours. Sophia’s and Victor’s future depend on them. She can’t take them from us! Sophia stood frozen, her face burning with suppressed anger. Yet, she dared not speak, remembering the backla
"How could a father steal from his own daughter? Or is she not even considered his daughter?” “Is the Gray Corporation really that desperate now?” Outraged whispers spread among the crowd. Some female reporters expressed their disgust. “Do you only see your son as your child? What about your daughter? This is outrageous!” Someone chimed in, “He surely cares for his daughter, it all just depends on which daughter you're referring to. And it's obvious that you mean Sophia. Look at her outfit! That dress alone is worth more than $100,000, and her jewelry must cost a fortune of a million. However , look at the poor Miss Roseline Gray…” All eyes turned to Rose, and the difference was undeniable. “My God, it seems like the ex-wife’s daughter hasn't been treated well.” “It’s clear who gets the love and resources in this family…” Beatrice Gray’s face tightened as she realized the shift in the room’s mood, but it was too late. Sophia, unable to contain her anger, stood up and snapped a
It was a speech prepared and arranged for Rose to deliver, and it would have sounded far more convincing if she had done so. However, Rose had stayed quiet the entire time, leaving William Gray with no choice but to do it himself."Fake? Photoshop? That’s the best explanation you can offer? Ridiculous! Do you think we’re so blind that we can’t tell the difference between fake and real? Does he truly think we’re stupid?"Some reporters exchanged skeptical glances, their pens pausing mid-sentence. The crowd seemed to share the same sentiment, murmuring in agreement, except for a small group of reporters.Before the other reporters had the chance to challenge him, a few voices rang out from the front row.“Mr. Gray is absolutely correct," one reporter said with exaggerated conviction. "The video lacks credibility. It's easy to manipulate footage these days, especially with advanced editing software."Another voice quickly added, "I agree. It’s well-edited, but if you look closely, you
---The press conference was held at the luxurious Riverview Grand Hotel, a venue known for hosting high-profile events. The large conference room was packed to capacity with journalists, photographers, and reporters from various media, all eager to catch a glimpse of the trending Gray family.As soon as Rose entered the room with William, Beatrice, Victor, and Sophia, the reporters surged forward like a swarm of hungry predators."Roseline Gray, what’s your opinion on the recent video?""Roseline Gray, how do you feel about being attacked by your half-brother Victor Gray?""This isn’t the first time, is it? Why have you stayed silent about the abuse?""Your father didn’t defend you—have you ever resented him for it?""How do you feel about the way your stepmother treats you?""Doesn’t your stepsister Sophia support you either? Do you feel completely isolated?""Roseline Gray, I heard you came back to the country, so what did you do to be beaten up by your step brother?”Question afte
………The next day, Rose dressed carefully for the press conference. She applied a touch of makeup to cover her bruises, though some marks were still visible. She chose a white summer dress, its delicate design giving her an air of fragility.When she descended the stairs, Beatrice was waiting, her irritation evident as Rose had made them for a long time on purpose.“Why are you wearing that? Pick a brighter color! You look better in something cheerful. And put more makeup on!” Beatrice protested as she scanned what Rose was wearing.‘What is she trying to do? Is she trying to look weak on purpose?’ Beatrice fumed internally. ‘This conference is meant to prove the video was false, not the opposite! If anything bad happens to my son, you’ll pay for it!’ she seethed.Rose’s eyes filled with tears as she replied meekly, “Dr. Noah said makeup could cause scarring if applied before my cuts heal. But I thought it would look too obvious without anything, so I used a little to cover most of the
They began the game in silence, the soft clink of chess pieces the only sound. Frank’s moves were calculated, deliberate, but he quickly realized Rose wasn’t an easy opponent. Her strategy was sharp, her responses precise, and it wasn’t long before she had him on the defensive.Frank leaned back in his chair, studying the board with newfound respect. “You’re quite skilled. Your mother must have been an excellent teacher.”“She was,” Rose replied, her tone tinged with fondness. “She always said chess was like life. Every move matters, and you have to think several steps ahead.”Frank nodded, his expression thoughtful. “A wise woman. And what have you learned from this game?”Rose paused, a small smile playing on her lips. “That you’re cautious but adaptable. You test your opponent before committing to a strategy.”Frank raised an eyebrow, clearly impressed. “Well observed. You’ve got a sharp mind, Rose. A rare gift.”“Thank you,” Rose said, warmth creeping into her voice.As the game p
Rose smiled, caught between the two. “I… I didn’t mean to start a competition!” she said, laughing lightly.Frank chuckled and placed a hand on Anne’s shoulder. “It’s not a competition, dear,” he said softly, his voice carrying a reassuring note. “Let her call us whatever she feels comfortable with.”Anne smiled, the playful edge fading. “Well, as long as she knows I’m the most important one,” she said with a wink.Julian laughed, crossing his arms and leaning back casually. “I’ll tell you what Rose, in order to soften the situation. It would be best if you call mom ‘Grandma’ and father ‘Grandfather,’ Deal?”Rose laughed, feeling the warmth of their banter. “Deal!” she said, her heart lightened by the playful atmosphere. She totally forgot that she felt stiffened up earlier.“Well,” she said, giving Anne a quick hug, “I’ll call you Grandma, if you prefer that. I just... I think it slipped out. It feels right.”Anne’s face softened, her smile returning. “Of course, darling. I suppose
*********The grandeur of the Anderson Ancestral home was as breathtaking as ever, with its ornate architecture and sprawling gardens. Though Rose had visited before, this time felt different. It wasn’t a casual visit—it was her escape, her refuge after the chaos at the Gray mansion.Julian guided her inside, where Frank and Anne Anderson awaited in the living room. Despite the familiarity, Rose still felt a twinge of hesitation as she approached them.“Rose, my darling,” Anne said warmly, pulling her into a gentle hug. Her soft hair brushed against Rose’s cheek as she held her close. “I’ve been worried about you. I’m so glad you’re here now.”“Thank you, Grandma,” Rose replied, her voice steady though her heart fluttered at the kindness."My goodness, how on earth did you end up in this state? How dare William Gray let his incompetent fool do this to my precious child? Does he have a death wish?" Anne fumed, her voice trembling with rage. Though most of the wounds were finally heali