Rose's POV

A soft gasp escaped my lips as my eyes met Victor's cold blue eyes. I slowly lowered my gaze to confirm if I wasn't seeing things.

“Miss Rose, why are you running? Is someone chasing you?” His voice made me snap out of my thoughts.

I swallowed the lump formed in my throat before requesting, “Would you please drop me?” After he let go of me, I asked, “Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be at the meeting?”

“You forgot your necklace, and I decided to give it back ...