Chapter 195 [ 1,491 words ] Facing the sight of father and daughter staring at each other, Rose felt as though her scalp were being torn apart. A chill suddenly shot up from the soles of her feet. She fought desperately to suppress the urge to rush over and shut
Chapter 194 [ 1,395 words ] Rose had dinner with the leadership team at NYU. She rarely attended such formal social gatherings, but fortunately, everyone present was from academia, so the conversation remained focused on academic topics throughout the evening. She didn’t feel too uncomfortable. However, the meeting essentially finalized
Chapter 193 [ 1,166 words ] After speaking, Samantha went to wash her hands, then turned and walked away with a smile on her lips. That triumphant smile was impossible to hide. It became a tangible dagger, causing a dull ache between Rose’s brows. Samantha left so abruptly that she
Chapter 192 [ 1,187 words ] “Mr. Taylor, has Chairman Morris shared any news?” Samantha asked. She was very curious about this person. If she could find out who it was in advance, she could make plans accordingly. Building a good relationship with such a figure certainly wouldn’t hurt. James
Chapter 191 [ 1,309 words ] In formal settings, seating arrangements can carry great significance. They symbolize a person’s status and standing. Oliver felt that Rose simply had no right to sit in such a prominent position. After all, they knew Rose well. How could someone who was practically unknown
Chapter 190 [ 1,188 words ] Was it a declaration of ownership, or perhaps a provocation? Rose couldn’t help glancing at Ryan, who stood two steps behind Samantha. The man remained detached, like a bystander. He had seen exactly what Samantha did, yet made no move to stop her. His
Chapter 189 [ 1,256 words ] Rose wasn’t a student at NYU, nor was she attending as an honorary alumna. She was there in her capacity as an incoming associate professor. Although the formal procedures had not yet been fully completed, she had been granted special permission to attend due
Chapter 188 [ 1,412 words ] “Mr. Knight, shall we set aside some time later to discuss the buyout contract?” Mr. William asked politely. Adhering to the principle of never offending Ryan—even if the boss had changed—he maintained a cordial attitude. Unlike Rose, he simply couldn’t afford to be so
Chapter 187 [ 1,359 words ] The rain came down suddenly, pounding against the glass windows. Rose simply gazed quietly into Ryan’s eyes, as if all the dampness outside had settled in her heart. For a moment, she forgot to respond—or perhaps she no longer felt the need to express
Chapter 186 [ 1,314 words ] Ryan stood tall and composed before the office’s floor-to-ceiling windows. It was a cloudy day, and the sky outside looked gloomy. Hearing a sound, he turned slightly and looked toward Rose. Samantha was sitting in the chair beside him, tilting her head up coquettishly
Chapter 185 [ 1,408 words ] Rose almost felt like thanking Samantha. If it weren’t for the other woman’s sudden illness, Ryan wouldn’t have stormed out so dramatically. Otherwise, she would have been trapped there all night, enduring an agonizing ordeal. This outcome was actually for the best. As for
Chapter 184 [ 1,328 words ] Ryan snapped the lid of his lighter shut, looked at Rose once more, and said in an even tone, “Actually, you didn’t need to go out of your way to hide this from me. Whatever you choose to do, I won’t stop you.” His
Chapter 183 [ 1,343 words ] Rose didn’t flinch under Ryan’s gaze. The moment the words left her mouth, she watched his fingers tighten around the lighter until his knuckles turned white. Ryan seemed genuinely stunned by what she had said. For a split second, Rose saw his pupils contract.
Chapter 182 [ 1,269 words ] Mrs. Alice’s single question struck like a bolt from the blue, shattering the calm. Ryan’s dark eyes instantly locked onto Rose. The air seemed to vanish from the room. Cold sweat broke out across Rose’s back, and the fine hairs on her neck stood
Chapter 181 [ 1,619 words ] As soon as Rose arrived at the garage, she saw Ryan getting out of his car. His gaze seemed especially intense in the darkness of the night. Rose immediately turned and walked away. She knew Ryan would surely hold her accountable for her “loose
Chapter 180 [ 1,297 words ] Rose’s “clarification” spread rapidly. Everyone who had been following the gossip from the beginning paid close attention. Screenshots circulated through countless group chats. When Ryan saw the screenshots, he instinctively searched for Rose’s WhatsApp contact. Nothing. She had deleted him long ago. Oliver was
Chapter 179 [ 1,521 words ] Rose thought she must have misheard. Her expression froze for a moment, and her heart twisted painfully. She looked up at him in disbelief. “Are you out of your mind?” For a split second, she wanted to cut open Ryan’s chest and see whether
Chapter 178 [ 1,661 words ] Samantha’s expression darkened instantly. Was she really supposed to bow and apologize to Rose? As if Rose were worthy of that. Ryan cast a thoughtful glance at Leo. Whether openly or subtly, Leo’s attitude was clearly biased in Rose’s favor. If Rose had only
Chapter 177 [ 1,275 words ] Rose glanced discreetly toward the area where Leo was seated. This event catered to people of a certain social standing, ensuring the charity efforts would have a meaningful impact. As she made her way through the venue, Rose greeted several familiar faces. Since there
Chapter 176 [ 1,366 words ] Rose spoke without raising her voice. Her expression remained calm throughout, yet she made no effort to conceal the sharp, commanding aura radiating from her. Especially given her height, she was practically looking down at Samantha. That gaze made Samantha uneasy. She couldn’t believe