Chapter 14

Antonio actually knew that Rose would return to him after the rejection that hurt his pride. However, he still couldn't accept the outrageous behavior of the little girl. Antonio never paid below average wages, which meant that anyone working with Marquez Antonio would be paid a fair price. But Rose stubbornly refused him and looked at him as if he were a pervert, then she ran off without saying anything, leaving him with such a humiliating rejection. Nathan had already said that Rose was just shocked by Antonio's crazy offer, which seemed immoral. The girl was just an innocent woman trapped by Elliot and accidentally entered the devil's circle at Jean's nightclub. Nevertheless, it was undeniable that Antonio was truly upset with Rose.

Now the man stared at Rose, who stood in front of his house with Nathan, and he seemed hesitant.

"H-hello?" Rose greeted Antonio while trying to calm herself. "Um, for what happened earlier, please forgiv