The Secret Heir Return To Wealth And Love

Rose didn't take the elevator, opting instead for the main staircase leading up to the family mansion.

Upon entering the grand foyer, she found the house eerily quiet, not bustling with activity as she had expected. In fact, she didn't see a single soul.

Puzzled, she made her way toward the dining room.

It was dinnertime at the Rosalynn household, and normally everyone would be gathered in the dining hall.

"Back so soon?" Just as Rose was about to call out for Laura, a voice came from behind her.

Startled, she quickly turned to find Rosalynn ascending from the wine cellar.d2

"What's the matter? You look like you've seen a ghost," Rosalynn said with a chuckle.

Rose shook her head and forced a smile, "Isn't today the day Mr. Silverman gets back? Why is the house empty?"

Rosalynn, holding a bottle of red wine, didn't rush to answer, instead she walked leisurely over to the bar.

A sudden sense of panic filled Rose.

"When my grandmother was mourning my mother's death, she told me, through tears, how unfair this world can be to women," Saying so, Rosalynn got herself a glass of wine. "I've never forgotten her words, and as I rose to power, I admit I've favored my female employees. Fortunately, over the years, not one of the women I've supported has let me down. They've been instrumental in realizing my business vision." "I want to be one of those women," Rose said earnestly.

Rosalynn looked at her, noting the genuine spark in her eyes as she sought to affirm her commitment. Rosalynn shook her head, replying icily, "But you won't be."

Rose was taken aback, then her gaze fell, "Do you think I'm not capable? That's okay, if not in one year then two, or even ten. Even if I can't be someone to support your business vision..."

"I gave you a chance. You could have been that person," Rosalynn interrupted Rose's pep talk.

Rose stiffened, bewildered, "Ms. Tesdal, I don't understand what you're implying... Have I done something wrong?"

"Ms. Albinia, I know your life story, and after learning about your mother's abuse, I had great sympathy for you. From the day I guessed what you were planning, I racked my brain to give you a chance. I brought you into my home to experience the warmth of my family. I hinted that if you made the right choice, you'd be free to do as you wish. But you've disappointed me. I guessed what you were planning..." That phrase struck Rose like a bolt of lightning.

"Ms. Tesdal, I don't understand. Is my decision to work loyally for you also a mistake?" Rose asked.

Rosalynn swirled the wine in her glass, the ruby liquid clinging to its sides, releasing an enticing aroma.

She smiled slightly and let out a soft chuckle, "Remember when you went back to visit your mother's grave, and you spoke of making a choice? That's the choice I'm talking about."

Rose's eyes widened in shock, "You... you eavesdropped on me?"

Rosalynn looked at her with those gentle eyes that hid so much, "Not just that. After you left, I had someone destroy your mother's grave."

"What?" Rose was dumbfounded, staring at Rosalynn in disbelief.

"Do you know why Betsy died?"

Rose paled even further. She didn't answer, instead pulling out her phone to make a call.

The call went unanswered, until it finally disconnected.

Rose glanced at Rosalynn and tried again.

Rosalynn waited patiently, toying with her glass, as Rose dialed time and again.

On the fifth call, it was picked up.