" What the hell? "
Everyone in the room was surprised. They didn't expect the cheater to be Rowan's girlfriend.
" After everything she did to Mila, how can you be her boyfriend, Rowan? "
" I planned on breaking up with her tonight but now she is drunk so I will do it later. " Rowan assured everyone in a calm voice but inside, he was getting excited.
Rowan had seen Rose in the college. She was everyone's crush, a girl every man wanted in their bed.
She had curves to die for and a face that could attract even a deadbeat man. Tonight, Rowan was finally getting the chance to fulfill his fantasies. He didn't care if Rose was drunk.
Suddenly, Rose pushed Rowan and staggered back from him. " You are—You are not my boyfriend. "
Her world was spinning but her mind could still comprehend what might be happening right now. Her first reaction was to protect herself so she stumbled toward the door of the VIP room.
" Rosie, I know you are mad, Darling but let's have a clean breakup later. " Rowan lunged behind her. He would not let her go tonight. He had too many plans for her.
Rose could sense the danger so she hurried out and slurred. " I have another boyfriend. "
" This must mean she cheated on you Rowan. " Others followed them out because they couldn't miss this exciting scene.
" No, she would never do that. " Mila rushed to the rescue and tried to grab Rose who was getting away.
" Let me go! My…y boyfriend is waiting for me. " Rose lied and shook her head to clear her vision
" Liar. Rowan is your boyfriend. You told me before. " Mila gritted her teeth.
Rose was destroying their plan even in such a pathetic state.
" N…No! " Rose snapped, pushing Mila away from her.
" Who would want you, Rose? The whole city knows what you did. Rowan is kindhearted. That's why he let you remain by his side until now but other than him, who would want a woman like you? " Henry scoffed arrogantly.
Rose staggered back. Mila wanted to follow her and rush her into a room they prepared but when she saw who was behind Rose, she stopped in her way.
The man with sharp and penetrating blue eyes was glaring right at Mila. The intensity of his gaze sent shivers down her spine.
Was that…Chris Anderson? The King of the business world? The man rumored to be ruthless?
What was he doing here?
Mila was stunned just like others who stood behind her while Rose was oblivious to his presence. She kept stumbling back until her body met a hard wall. Tiredly, she rested against it, hoping for her senses to recover but the wall was moving.
Mila and Henry's eyes shone with evil. Rose would get killed for this wrong move. Chris Anderson, the ruthless businessman was engaged and hated women who touched him in public.
When Rose sensed that the wall kept moving, she turned and faced it. She must be…
Her jaw hung low as a familiar face appeared in her hazy vision. His neatly styled brown hair, arched brows, and killer blue eyes were the same. His thick lips were the same. His muscled body, hidden under that suit was the same.
Instinctively, Rose grabbed his coat and pulled him closer. Anger swirled behind her eyes.
" Chris? "
" Rowan. Go get your girl before she gets killed. " The blonde girl, Avery suggested. She didn't hate Rose enough to see her die.
Rowan complied and rushed forward. Rose heard it so she hurried to step closer to Chris.
Everyone held their breaths. What was Rose doing? Did she lose it?
" He…Here he is. " She murmured against his chiseled jaw.
" What? " Mila hissed.
" My…My boyfriend. " Rose wished she could disappear because she could sense the interest in Chris' eyes.
" You have lost your mind, Rose. He is Chris Anderson. What would he want with an orphan and nobody like you? He already has a gorgeous model as his fiance. " Henry was done with Rose and her antics.
He needed that video now or he wouldn't be able to control Rose anymore and God forbid, if he couldn't then he would lose his job. He only managed to climb the ladder in his cutthroat work environment because of the success of Rose's books. He couldn't lose her now.
Chris looked at the crowd gathered outside a VIP room. A subtle glance from him had everyone sweating under their expensive clothes. They were all rich but compared to this Cruel Prince, they were little fishes in the pond. His influence could destroy their families in the blink of an eye.
Sneakily, many of them retreated into the VIP room. They didn't want anything to do with Chris.
Rowan took the courage and got close to them. " Mr. Anderson. I apologize for this inconvenience. My girlfriend is drunk so she doesn't know what she is doing. I will punish her accordingly. "
Rose snapped instantly. " You…You are not my boyfriend! Chris is! "
She was having a hard time standing straight but Chris' coat helped. The warmth he radiated reminded her of the old, comfortable days. She never thought she would stand so close to her eternal enemy and feel so safe.
" Prove it then! " Mila huffed and folded her arms over her chest.
After Chris was done looking at others, Rose had a hunch he would push her away. He didn't like her existence after all.
That's why, she gave into her drunk mind and lifted herself on her toes. Their lips met in a feathery kiss. Rose gasped. She never expected Chris' lips to feel this soft, and tempting.
When the kiss became too real for her, she tried to pull away but Chris didn't let her go as she expected.
He would take revenge on her and she should prepare to die, Rose thought.
But her thoughts were proved wrong when Chris lowered his stiff head and captured Rose's lips again.
Rose widened her eyes. Chris freaking Anderson was kissing her. His lips moved intensely, claiming her mouth as if they truly belonged to each other. She tried to step away but he placed a hand over her waist and brought her closer. Heat burned down Rose's body.
Her mortal enemy and the bane of her existence was kissing her? She screamed in her head. Perhaps, she was dreaming.
But his lips, intense and rough invaded her senses, breaking down all defenses. Henry had never kissed her like this. Maybe, he was not a man to begin with! Ha!
The sound of pictures getting clicked from behind grabbed Rose's attention. Immediately, she struggled and separated herself from Chris' hold.