Chapter 163

I took a deep breath and smiled. "I want to grow and improve." Rose looked at me and shook her head. "No. You're already on the right track, making steady and consistent steps. "You might even surpass the Storms in five years. So… there must be another reason you're in such a hurry, right?" She was quick to notice something was up. I hummed and nodded in response. "Yes. There's another reason. It's because of Skye." I watched Rose silently, knowing this might hurt her feelings. On top of that, I had feelings for her as well. Yet, I couldn't let Syke down. I wouldn't regret my decision even if it meant hurting Rose. Rose was momentarily taken aback. She pondered my words but didn't react with anger. "Because of Skye? Is she… in some kind of trouble?" I shook my head. "Not exactly trouble. It's a complicated situation for us, though others might see it as a cause for celebration." Most people wouldn't consider marrying into wealth and inheriting an estate an issue. Rose finally