Part 3
Ethan had to leave the penthouse for an important board meeting.
Before he walked out, he stopped by the kitchen.
Rosa was busy preparing breakfast.
She looked completely exhausted.
It was obvious she hadn't slept a single wink all night.
"Rosa," Ethan said softly.
She jumped slightly at the sound of his voice, then quickly looked down at the floor.
"Yes, Mr. Mercer?"
"I have reinforced the building's security today," he explained.
"Nobody enters this private floor without my direct, written permission."
Rosa nodded slowly, but her shoulders were still incredibly tense.
"Thank you, sir," she whispered.
Ethan looked over at Lily, who was happily eating pancakes at the small table.
He smiled warmly at the little girl.
"Be good today, Lily."
"I will be super good!" she chirped, waving a fork.
Ethan smiled, turned around, and left the penthouse.
But security guards can be bribed.
Especially when the person doing the bribing has a key, money, and a legal engagement ring.
Two hours later, the private elevator doors opened with a soft chime.
Veronica stepped out onto the marble floor.
She wasn't wearing her sweet, innocent smile today.
She looked like a predator entering a hunting ground.
Rosa heard the elevator and walked into the grand living room.
The moment she saw Veronica, her heart sank straight into her stomach.
"Miss Veronica..."
Veronica didn't even bother to answer.
She walked straight past Rosa, her high heels clicking loudly against the floor.
She went directly into Ethan’s private study.
Rosa followed her inside, her hands trembling with fear.
"Miss Veronica, please... Mr. Mercer said nobody should be here while he is away."
Veronica turned around slowly.
Her eyes were vicious and cold.
"This is my future husband's house. I belong here."
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She pointed a sharp, perfectly manicured fingernail directly at Rosa’s face.
"You, on the other hand, do not."
