He Was Her Everything Until He Betrayed Her

"Rosalie, opportunities like this for further study don't come around often. Only a handful get the chance to return each year. I still hope you'll think about it."

Rosalie Mitchell tightened her grip on her phone as if locking in her decision with that small action.

Before the person on the other end could say anything more to try and convince her, she responded, "Professor, I appreciate your concern. I'm ready to accept the offer."

The voice on the other end softened, sounding genuinely pleased. "I'm glad to hear that! Take your time. Even though you've been in Florida for a bit, you'll still need some time to get everything together."

Rosalie's response was steady. "Don't worry, I'll be there in a month, on time."

As she ended the call, Rosalie looked around the room where she'd spent so many years growing up.

It was finally time to say goodbye.

Stepping outside, she saw everyone in the villa bustling around, preparing for a grand engagement party—though none of it had anything to do with her.

When Rosalie was twelve, she'd been kidnapped by terrorists and taken abroad. By sheer chance, she was rescued by Luke Williams, a renowned gem magnate in Florida, respectfully known by everyone as "Mr. Williams."

An orphan with no family, Rosalie had been viewed as a burden by her relatives, and no one wanted her back.

The Mitchell family found a convenient excuse to leave her with Luke instead.

Luke understood their motives clearly but chose not to reveal them.

Instead, he took Rosalie in, wholeheartedly accepting her as part of his world.

He extended his hand to the young girl, gently tapped her head, and said, "From now on, you'll be with me. Scared?"

Looking up at the fierce yet striking man before her, Rosalie felt no fear.

She boldly reached out and grasped his hand. "Of course not, Mr. Williams."

Luke smiled, clasping her hand warmly, keeping her close from that moment. He had cared for her for ten years.

During that time, Rosalie transformed from a neglected, quiet child into someone cherished, a light in Luke's life.

Knowing she loved peace and solitude, Luke bought her a private, century-old castle. Though she didn't know the language of Florida, no matter how busy his life got, Luke always made time to teach her personally.

Since Rosalie adored roses, he transformed the castle's garden into a breathtaking rose paradise. Seeing her love for art, he hired top-notch instructors and celebrated artists to teach her, even taking the pilot's seat himself to fly her around the world to view original masterpieces in museums.

When Rosalie was accepted into an art academy, Luke gave her a unique, priceless gem, a one-of-a-kind piece worth millions.

People often remarked that Rosalie was Luke's only weakness.

Luke would just smile down at her and say, "What can I say? I happened to meet a little troublemaker."

Over the years, Rosalie's hidden feelings slowly grew.

On Luke's 30th birthday, she poured her heart into designing a heart-shaped gem just for him, spending all her art earnings to bring it to life.

She hoped he'd recognize the sentiment behind it. When he noticed her slightly flushed face as she handed it to him, he realized what she meant.

But for the first time, Luke's reaction was harsh.

Alone with her, he coldly reprimanded her. "I didn't spend all these years raising you so you'd develop such foolish ideas." He then looked at her with stern resolve. "You shouldn't entertain any illusions about me. I will never love you that way."

With a stony expression, Luke picked up the gem she'd designed with so much care, sneering as he tossed it aside.