“He… he actually banned me?!” Her eyes darted around frantically, as if searching for some kind of explanation.
“I personally came to apologize! And Alex still refuses to see me?!” Rose’s voice rose in disbelief as she stared at the security guard. Her expression twisted with frustration and sheer incredulity.
“I am the woman Alex loves the most!” Her voice dripped with entitlement, as if that simple fact alone should open every door for her.
“You’d better go report to him right now! Tell him clearly—” She folded her arms, chin tilted high as she issued her ultimatum. “This is the one and only chance I’m giving him. If he doesn’t cherish it… then I will never see him again!” Even at this point, even after being rejected so thoroughly, she still believed— That Alex must still love her.
Why else would he go to such extreme lengths? Why else would he cut ties with her so dramatically?
To her, the only explanation was that he was just throwing a tantrum, trying to get back at her for ignoring him all these years.
The security guard, however, merely looked at her with the kind of blank amusement one might have when watching a particularly clueless fool. His voice was calm, almost pitying.
“Sir gave specific instructions. If a woman named Rose Winter tries to enter—deny her entry. No exceptions. No mistakes.” Rose staggered slightly, her breath hitching as the words sank in. But the next sentence was what truly shattered her confidence.
“Miss Winter, perhaps CEO Reid did like you once. But that time is over. Now?” The security guard gave a slow, deliberate shake of his head.
“He has absolutely no interest in you anymore.” The finality in his tone felt like a dagger to her chest.
For the first time… The possibility that Alex truly did not love her anymore… Began to creep into her mind. And then— The last, casual remark sealed her humiliation completely.
“So please, Miss Winter, don’t block the entrance. There will be cars passing through soon, and if you get hit, people might think you’re trying to scam us for money.” It was a mocking jab—but it hit her harder than any insult.
A shiver ran down her spine. She felt light-headed, dizzy. How had things changed so fast? How had she gone from being worshipped to being treated like an insignificant pest?
It wasn’t just Alex. Even people like this lowly security guard dared to mock her now. Her nails dug into her palms. No. No, she refused to accept this.
She couldn’t. If she lost Alex, She lost everything. The status. The luxury. The admiration she had grown addicted to. Without Alex’s love. She was nothing.
“I have to fix this. I have to get him back!” Her mind spun in desperation, searching for a way. And then, An idea struck.
“That’s it!” Her eyes flickered with determination. “I’ll wait for him! I’ll kneel here if I have to, until he forgives me! He used to worship me, he still loves me! He just needs to see that I’ve changed!”
With that thought solidified in her mind, she did something she had never imagined herself doing before.
She dropped to her knees right there at the entrance. No hesitation. No shame. Her pride? She tossed it aside. Because nothing was more important than getting Alex back.
She would endure humiliation if it meant restoring her past life. If it meant regaining the spotlight. If it meant being adored again.
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Meanwhile, Inside the Villa…
Unbeknownst to Rose, Alex had no idea she was kneeling outside. Even if he did know… He wouldn’t care.
At that moment, he was focused on far more important matters. An older gentleman entered the room, his movements calm and precise.
He carried a thick folder filled with documents.
“Sir.” The butler, Mr. Waters, gave a respectful nod before placing the documents on the table. His tone was serious, almost hesitant.
“The investigation you requested is complete.” The butler informed Alex and Alex glanced at him, his fingers idly tapping against the armrest of his chair.
“And?” The butler opened the folder, scanning the contents before speaking.
“Aside from the Winter family… there are several others within the company who have engaged in illicit activities.” His voice darkened slightly.
“They’ve embezzled large sums, manipulated company resources for personal gain, and secretly diverted assets.” He looked up, his expression grim.
“The most concerning part? These people… are all major shareholders.” Alex’s eyes narrowed slightly, though his expression remained unreadable.
“Big fishes, then.” The butlet hesitated for a brief moment before adding— “What’s truly baffling, Sit… is how well they’ve hidden their tracks.”
“On the surface, they appeared completely clean. Had we not conducted this deep investigation… no one would have suspected them. May I ask… how you managed to predict their involvement?” Alex simply smiled faintly. He didn’t respond.
Because the answer was simple. He had already seen it all before. He had read the novel’s original plot. He knew exactly who had contributed to the downfall of Reid Industries.
The same corrupt executives who, in three months’ time, would betray him and side with Ethan Carter.
The very people who would help Ethan seize control of the company and force him into ruin.
Not this time. “If I eliminate them now… Ethan will have no leverage. His so-called ‘business takeover’ will be nothing but a joke.” His fingers drummed against the desk, his smile growing colder.
“Time to clean house or the company.” He looked up at His butler, his tone calm but resolute.
“Prepare the termination orders. And make sure every single one of them is removed. I want all company shares back under my control.” The butler nodded firmly.
“Understood, Sir.” As the butler exited the room, Alex leaned back, his gaze sharp and calculating.
These people are like cockroaches to be honest. The world is trying to help him but creating more opportunities, and Alex has no doubt he will come in contact with the top executives of his company.
“Without those traitors… Let’s see how Ethan plans to bring me down now.”
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