Leonardo's POV
Rose's assistant approached her desk cautiously, delivering the message with careful precision.
"NEG has issued a formal invitation. They're hosting a legal guardianship transfer ceremony tomorrow at the The Sovereign Grand. Your attendance is requested."
The temperature in the room seemed to drop as Rose's face hardened into an icy mask.
The nerve of these people—stealing her child and then having the gall to invite her to witness their victory?
How could he be so brazen?
"Absolutely not! I refuse to attend!"
She slumped back in her chair, fury radiating from every inch of her body.
Her assistant shifted nervously before adding, "However... the police and major news outlets will be present. If you're absent, wouldn't that appear—"
"Leave! Get out of my sight!"
Rose had reached her breaking point.
The assistant hurried from the office, shutting the door with a soft click.
Rose released a long, defeated breath.
She had been outmaneuvered.
