Rose's POV

Mr. Julius did not reply right away. I could sense the wheels turning in his mind, but I wouldn’t allow him the opportunity to persuade me otherwise. I wasn’t giving in. Not at the moment. Never.

“I’m not here for advice or sympathy,” I stated, my tone now icy. "I'm not seeking your consent, Mr. Julius." I'm informing you about how situations will unfold. If you don’t agree with that, then please move aside. Just don’t obstruct me. “Not at this moment, not at any ...