Rosalie saw everything around her happen so slowly that for a moment she believed she was the one getting shot. The scene unfolded before his eyes like a slow motion movie, and the feeling of imminent farewell hovered in the air.It was her from that world, and all she could think of was that it was just that her last vision was the face of the man she loved so hard. His heart seemed frozen in his chest as he faced what seemed to be the imminent end. She only regretted not being able to see the faces of the children one last time, but in those circumstances, it was a gift that they were not there, sparing them this scene of violence and danger.Then she fell back, her body being pulled by Louie, and they both hit hard against the cold, hard ground. The pain of his impact was like a shock to his body, but the adrenaline still pumped hard into his veins.Rosalie still felt Louie’s hands on her, her presence dominating her field of vision, and only when she heard Duncan’s voice did she r
He could perceive in Rosalie’s gaze a mixture of emotions, including trauma and regret, and understood that the emotional scars of what had happened were deep. However, he did not allow himself to feel regret for his choices, for they had led them to that crucial moment in their lives.He watched closely as Rosalie averted her gaze to her own hands, as if to avoid facing him directly. It was in this gesture that he recognized a sign that she was dealing with internal issues, issues that had arisen since he had made decisions he had never imagined making.There was a darkness that had seeped into his soul, something he had faced along a tortuous journey full of dangers. He felt like someone sailing in a black sea, fighting terrifying and monstrous creatures, and now he understood that, in a way, he had become one of them. The choices he had made had taken their toll, and he could not turn back.When the woman looked at her own hands, he knew that Rosalie was avoiding facing him. She di
At that terrible moment, Duncan experienced a mind-blowing pain, an agony that seemed to transcend the limits of human understanding itself. The brutal impact against the wall was like an avalanche of suffering, a devastating force that stole his breath instantly. Even as his lungs struggled for air, his breath was denied, drowning him in a distressing silence.Yet amid the raging sea of overwhelming sensations, his only lingering thought was the distressing emptiness of his hands. In his mind, he relived the moment when he desperately tried to lift them towards Rose, a desperate attempt to protect her, to take part in the impact of the impending explosion and the dangerously approaching wall. But fate, capricious and ruthless, threw him towards the wall in a split second, separating him from the woman he loved. While his blurred vision and the world revolved around him, the only image left was that of his now empty and powerless hands.The reality that surrounded him was a nightmare
He lightly touched Rosalie’s face, and although she knew he felt guilty for what he had said, she had perfectly understood his feeling. Her fingers glided gently through her skin, tracing the outline of her cheeks, as if to erase all the words spoken under the weight of despair. Their looks met, revealing a deep and unbreakable connection forged in the trials they have faced together over the years.Rosalie, in turn, relived in her mind the moments when she felt alone and powerless, when Duncan walked away. Although she was a devoted mother, with children who depended on her, these moments of solitude had made her feel an inner weakness, a sense of emptiness that seemed to have no purpose. She had fought with determination, but could not deny the emotional scars that those separations had left.The woman looked at him for a few more seconds, her eyes reflecting a mixture of feelings. The words were about to flow from her lips, laden with meaning and forgiveness, when she finally said,
France LilleJanuary 1986Rosalie Corse sighed and looked at the positive pregnancy test on her shaky hands.What should she do now? Pregnant at seventeen...She took a deep breath as her hands sweated as she put the test in her pocket, then returned to the front desk of the convenience store where she worked.The moment he returned behind the cashier, the door bell resonated with the entrance of a group of young people.She swallowed when she saw Duncan Valois.When his looks met he smiled immediately.The other boys took their beers and paid.Rosalie avoided Duncan’s gaze all the time, keeping her gaze low and pretending to be busy organizing shelves.When he heard the bell again at the door he breathed relieved, however, the relief was short-lived." Why are you avoiding me, Rosalie?"His deep voice made her knock down some cleaning items, before he reached them on the floor he bent down right next to her and handed her over.Rosalie found herself hostage to her inquisitive green g
When he opened his eyes his vision was blurred and his whole body hurt." Mrs. Valois? Can you hear me?"Before her was a man with gray hair and a white coat." Where..." he tried to ask, however, he felt so weak..." Ms. is in the Hospital Provence Aligre, was one of the victims of the explosion in the restaurant Picardie-Baux. "Informed the doctor on duty.Rosalie was still confused, and upon hearing those things she tried to sit down, but felt a strong pain in the side of her body and head.She moaned in pain and the doctor approached." Do not move, broke several ribs and was in a coma for two days."Rosalie Valois gasped to feel the mind-blowing pain in her body and head.A week in a coma?She looked around and saw the room white and empty, and thought of Duncan." Where is my husband?"When the doctor’s gaze faltered, she screamed a resounding no.As if he could deny the truth stamped on his face." Mr. Valois endured all the impact of the explosion, his body was found protecti
Rosalie gave her last goodbye to Duncan and got carried away by her son Bastien and daughter Angelika.At the exit of the cemetery Rosalie saw Louie’s car parked.She ignored and returned to the manor, where she took care of the house and children.Rosalie ignored Louie’s calls, who insisted on talking to her.On the fifth day she answered.He wasn’t your ex-brother-in-law.It was a call from the Empire Group office.She was surprised, she would only have a meeting with the directors in a few days, she needed to decide with whom the position of CEO would be that belonged to Duncan.Duncan’s former secretary warned her that her former brother-in-law was in secret meetings with some members of the board."The widow has no competence to manage the actions of my brother"Rosalie was pretty sure that’s what Louie said at the meetings.She ended the connection and with the commitment to have lunch with the secretary the next day.How dare Louie hold secret meetings to question her competenc
His statement caused the room to combust, several voices clashed.All those directors, wearing expensive suits, luxury watches.They all ranted against their decision as if they were disagreeing with a football judge.She heard them impassively. She did not tremble." How can a woman, who a few days ago the only concern, was not to mix white and colored clothes, become CEO of the world’s largest automotive parts company? This is absurd, gentlemen!"Rosalie looked at the director of operations.They knew about their background, but chose to ignore it.The other directors stood up and agreed with their colleague." It is not capable of this function!"They said.I’m not a man, you mean, she thought.Rosalie took a deep breath, then looked at the men who doubted her business ability.They were pathetic, you know." Enough of this useless discussion, my decision is already taken. " Announced.They looked at her like she was crazy, until the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Revenue Office