Rosette’s point of view~~~
The room seemed to close in around me. The silence deafened as I just stood there. The small box of chocolates and sweets now felt heavy in my hands.
This man had tricked me—sunk so low as to lure me here with a fake party, and for what?
Was that envelope nothing but a printed paper? Unbelievable.
My stomach twisted with a mix of rage and disbelief, but it was the look on his face that sent a shiver racing down my spine.
Those ice-gray eyes were dark and locked onto me with an intensity that made my skin prickle.
I swallowed hard. The door was just a few steps behind me. I shifted, subtly taking one step back as I spoke in a soft and casual tone.
"Well, this has been… illuminating. I’ll just see myself out—"
But before I could finish, he moved. He pa
