Black Rose: Revenge Of The Callous Heiress novel Chapter 40

‘I haven't gathered enough information about Alexander King yet. I can't leave now.’ Sophia thought as she looked at her mother.

Rose smiled and said gently, "Sophia, please listen to mum. Let's go home."

Having been spoiled by her parents all these years, Sophia was annoyed hearing what Rose said and scowled at her

"No. I said I'm not leaving." She refused.

Shocked by Sophia's response, Rose stepped backward and lowered her head in silence, looking hurt and helpless.

The crowd watched and wondered ‘Tut, Tut, tut, what a shame. It seems like the Grays aren't really a family of love and peace like people think they are.’

Beatrice was furiously frustrated at this situation, but she couldn't voice herself.

“That's enough of your stubbornness Sophia. You can't speak to your older sister like that." She scolded her daughter before grabbing her hand and dragged away the looking sour-faced Sophia.

Rose smirked seeing how Beatrice was rushing out of the party with her daughter. She turned attention and said goodbye to the ladies one by one politely and respectfully before following the other two. Though she had only made a short appearance, she had definitely left a good first impression on everyone. Some would say it was perfect.

She had successfully changed her used-to-be bad-tempered, ugly, and mean image fabricated rumors by Beatrice and Sophia. Even when she was abroad, those two never failed to sabotage her name and reputation. However, from now on, people would see her as an amiable, understanding and pleasant Roseline Gray while the fabricators earned their name as the two-faced and uncaring step-mother and half-sister.

In the car, on their way home. Sophia was sitting beside Rose as usual, still sulking at the fact that her mother had dragged her out of the party.

“Mother, why did you have to drag me out of the party when I just started having fun? If you so badly wanted to leave you could have left and have the driver come and pick me up later.” Sophia complained like the spoiled child she was.

Feeling irritated at her daughter’s complaint, Beatrice glared at Sophia. “Don’t speak to me in that tone, young lady. You've had enough fun tonight and I say we go home now. That's final, so behave yourself.”

“But-"

“Rose." Beatrice looked away from Sophia, who was about to say something and glanced at Rose who had remained quiet ever since they got into the car.

“Yes, Stepmother." Rose raised her head up to look at Beatrice.

“I forgot to tell you about this earlier today because I was occupied with some things. Anyways, your father would be arriving back from his business trip today. Although he should have arrived earlier, I think something came up because his flight was delayed." Beatrice informed Rose, her eyes were glued on Rose to see the reaction she would have.