Prologue

\~\~\~\~\~The beauty of a Rose is breathtaking\, although many people forget how sharp the thorns can be when they try to harm it\, pull it out of its roots. \~\~\~\~\~

She knew it. Simple as that. Everything had diminished, and it tore her heart at the sheer knowledge of it. He cheated on her again. Rose knew she had to confront him the first time she suspected him of cheating, but assumed that she was jumping to conclusions. Rose didn't mention a word. David owned a 5-star hotel and was a part-time singer, so he got contacted on the phone and got messages all the time. One awful day she guessed it would be great to surprise him at his workplace as she had finished work early. To her surprise, he wasn't there. She asked the clerk on duty at the time about David's location. The clerk told her that David left two hours ago with a woman. She felt betrayed and by judging the pale expression on the clerk's face, she must have looked like a livid woman ready for her next kill. Rose had told him not to mention to David about her visit to the hotel.

She then left with a pale face and a million thoughts running through her head. Maybe she was overreacting, many women called him before and needed his help. David had told her before that the people that called him, needed a tour, and he had to help them settle in for the week, or they were wondering about his next album. He loved her, so she felt no need to worry. This time though, it was different. She came home from a business meeting, and she caught them both red-handed. The woman that he was having an affair with was her friend, Becky. It was like she was being struck by lightning as she heard the sounds coming from the guest room in her house.

" Babe " moaned a familiar voice.

The blood inside her veins started to boil with anger. She ran out as fast as she could. Rose got in her car and sped to the nearest petrol station.

"Think Rose, Think," She thought to herself.

She looked up the divorce courts on Google Maps and started the engine. Rose decided it was better to slow down as the wave of emotions kept crashing into her every two minutes. She tried to hold back her tears but could feel them trickling down her face. Who would have guessed that the man she married would cheat on her in the three months of marriage? She felt as her world had fallen apart.

Rose tightened her hands around the steering wheel as she tried to hold back her emotions. She stopped at a café and ran to the toilet. She closed the stall door behind her and slid down onto her knees, head in her hands. The shock and horror slammed into her, crashing over her in hot and cold waves as eerie silence swelled up, leaving a high-pitched buzzing in her ears. A sob racked through her body when abruptly Rose started to shake and started sobbing uncontrollably, the intensity of her heart being stabbed, never leaving her. Rose felt like she couldn't breathe.

She closed her eyes momentarily to help herself calm down. She felt drained, tired as if she hadn't slept in weeks, her heart burning, and she could feel another wave of hot tears threatening to fall. Sadness consumed Rose as she realized that the life that she has been dreaming about for years had signified nothing. It was all a lie. Why?

After what seemed like hours, she got up and moved to the sink to rinse her tear-soaked face. Her eyes were a deep red, and the state of her hair looked as if it was electrified. Rose let out a humourless laugh. It sounded hollow and empty.

" I look like a raccoon, and my hair is a mess" she muttered to herself while looking in the mirror. Once Rose thought she looked okay, she bought herself coffee to steady her nerves. "David was going to regret cheating on me," she thought, her heart aching.

" Rose? "

Rose jumped slightly out of her seat while looking at the girl who called out her name.

Standing 5'5 was a black-skinned woman that had a fun-loving vibe about her. She had a lean face with a cleft chin, a broad nose, small ears, and full pink lips. She had short, curly light brown hair that looked like she layered it. She had a good body figure. The girl giggled as she noticed Rose checking her out, her eyes wide in shock.

" MOIRA" yelled Rose in excitement as she pulled her into a hug, earning a couple of looks from the customers in the café

" C... Can't breath " Moira forced out.

Rose apologized as she let go; her mental breakdown pushed back as happiness overtook her.

"Can I sit here?" asked Moira.

"Sure, I don't mind, you don't even have to ask " replied Rose buzzing with excitement.

Moira Buchan was her loyal business assistant, a lawyer, not to mention her best friend. There was nothing that they hid from each other. Last week Moira went to collect the fabric from the fashion district in LA. After all, it had the best material in America. She was supposed to come in two weeks, but it appeared that she made it back faster than Rose initially thought.

" Fancy meeting you here. I was just about to call you and come to the flat" laughed Moira. Rose let out a laugh.

" Now, tell me, I couldn't help but notice you looking upset about something while I was ordering my coffee, then you started mumbling about someone breaking your heart, " stated Moira.

"Uhm I- "

''It's okay, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to. " Revealed Moira

"It's okay. I don't mind. I had suspicions that David was cheating on me throughout the three months of our marriage. Today I went to his flat and heard Becky moaning babe in the guest room. Moira, I want to hurt him so badly, as he hurt me!!" Rose furiously told her, tears already starting at the corner of her eyes. Moira stared at her speechless, hatred bright in her eyes.

" Where is that mother-" Moira started to say, completely forgetting that Rose didn't like when people cursed.

"Moira!!" warned Rose.

Moira apologized. Moira explained "Listen, honey, there is no point in you trying to hurt him. It will not get you anywhere. You should heal, move on. Now that should make the pathetic excuse of a man guilty."

"Don't worry, Karma got this," she added, laughing slightly.

Rose laughed. Moira always rose her spirits back up, she was a great support but also didn't sugar coat anything. She sighed.

"Thanks. I needed that. Now, unfortunately, I will have to leave you as I have to go to the divorce court office to get the divorce papers, sign them and give them to David." said Rose as she got off her chair.

" No problem, love. I brought the fabrics. I left them at the warehouse. I will make dinner when yo- " Suddenly Moira let out a chuckle. Rose looked at her in curiosity.

" I am so glad you didn't buy your property with David. Imagine the hassle that it would have put you through. If it weren't for Jason Caeim, my client in prison right now, I would smack the crap out of that stupid excuse of a man." fumed Moira.

" Moira, come on, let's go. I don't want to talk about this any more. Your clients don't have time to wait and the files that you have to complete are horrendous. " said Moira as she got off her chair.

" Babe, tell me if you aren't feeling okay. This situation isn't something you should keep in yourself. I'm here for you. I will make dinner tonight, okay? Make sure you are home by six. We can get through this. " Moira gave an encouraging smile, clutching Rose's hands in hers, pulling her in for a hug. Rose gave a smile.

" Okay"

Moira then left for the meeting. Rose got in her car and started driving towards the Divorce Court Office.

"Let get this over with."

Meanwhile, in a Café, Fabian Griffith's assistant was getting the usual Iced Coffee, a croissant and a pretzel for his boss.

" Like coffee, like the boss," he thought.

It was a known fact that Fabian Griffith was one of the most powerful men in the world, but he was the most powerful man in America. At 22 old, he had acquired more money than anyone. By the time he reached the age of 24, he had built several offices all around the world that had about one thousand workers. His company, KODEC, was the most significant network provider in America, and it was currently expanding. Fabian had control over the network, even men with high power cowered over his intense look. His assistant knew what it felt second hand to be in the presence of a King. The King was cold and terrifying.

" God, let today be a good day " he prayed as he immediately noticed the murderous look in Mr Griffith's eyes as he was talking on the phone.

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