Chapter 4 The Kids Will Take Care of You 53 % Finished Holden stared at Rosalie's retreating figure . After a long silence , he said firmly , " We're not going down . " " But ... " " Let her come find us ." Alex's words were cut off . " What if she doesn't ? " he asked nervously . " Does she have any other sons ? " Holden shot back . " Do you really think Monroe would join her for some childish variety show ? " he added coolly . Alex thought of their eldest brother's constant disdain whenever he saw Mommy and fell quiet . " I checked her bank account . She doesn't have enough to cover the penalty fees if she quits ," Holden went on , trying to steady his brother . Alex's eyes shone with admiration . He was smart too , but compared to Holden , he was still a little behind . But that was fine . He was the younger brother - wasn't it natural to be weaker ? If he had been born first , he'd have to shoulder Holden's burdens , to always protect his little brother . His brain simply wasn't built for that . He actually felt lucky he hadn't been the first one out of their mother's womb . Being the baby suited him just fine . That was why the twins never fought over the ninety - second age gap between them . By the time Rosalie came downstairs , the production crew was already waiting . Her absence had already whipped the haters into a frenzy . In the livestream chat , the comments flew : " Who's this segment on ? Rosalie ? Why hasn't she shown up ? First day and she's pulling diva stunts already ? " " Not just Rosalie - the twins are missing too . Could it be she hasn't even gotten her stepson under control ? Why would the network push someone like this on us ? " " Am I the only one noticing that painting on their wall ? Isn't that Thomas Cole's The Course of Empire ? " " I just googled it . Last sold in 2007 for nearly a billion . So Rosalie really did marry into serious money . But why would a man like that want her - a plastic , arrogant bully ? " " Maybe she's good in bed ? " " Rosalie , you're here at last ! " the director said eagerly . 1/3 16:36 Wed , Sep 17 G. Chapter 4 The Kids Will Take Care of You 53 % Finished A woman stepped gracefully down the stairs - white sneakers , high - waisted wide - leg jeans , a cropped white T - shirt clinging to her curves , her hair braided into two playful plaits . Her makeup was fresh and minimal , her fox - like eyes sparkling as she looked at the cameraman . " Sorry to keep you waiting . " " No worries , we only just arrived . But we did have to start the livestream before coming in . The viewers are eager to see your kids . Would you like to bring them out ? " Weston Yale , the follow - cam director , let out a subtle sigh of relief . He'd dreaded this job from the moment he heard her name . Rosalie had a reputation - arrogant , domineering , impossible to handle , protected only by powerful backing . When told he'd be in charge of her segment , he'd nearly wanted to quit . Starting the livestream without warning had been a gamble ; if she'd blown up on camera , it would've been his head . Thankfully , she hadn't . " The stream's already live ? " Rosalie blinked , leaning closer to the lens in curiosity . " Anything I should be careful about ? " she asked . Back before all this , she'd once worked as an extra , dreaming that her beauty alone could carve her a path in the entertainment industry . Instead , she'd barely begun before disaster struck , nearly costing her her innocence . That dream had died instantly . Her sudden closeness made the livestream freeze for a moment . Then the chat exploded : " Holy crap , Rosalie , don't just shove your face at the camera like that ! " " Still the same manipulative witch - even on a parenting show she can't help trying to seduce the cameraman . " " Shameful as it is to admit ... I kinda felt something for a second there . " " Honestly , she doesn't even look like she's had kids . Are we sure those boys are hers ? " Upstairs , watching secretly from the toy room , the twins frowned at the comments . " Holden , I remember Daddy keeps Mommy's pregnancy photos in his study . Let's find them , " Alex suggested . Holden considered , then nodded . " We might not need a mother . But our innocence ? That we have to protect . " " Our innocence must be protected ! " Alex echoed loudly . But deep down , he thought - if Mommy really had changed , maybe she was worth keeping after all . He didn't want to be a boy without a mother . The brothers turned and headed for Christopher's study . Downstairs , even the cameraman was flustered by Rosalie's sudden nearness . His breath hitched , his words tripped . " R - Rosalie ... you should , uh , go find your children now . " " Oh , right . Where are they again ? " She tapped her forehead lightly , turning to the butler , Grayson . 213 16:36 Wed , Sep 17 GE . Chapter 4 The Kids Will Take Care of You * 3.53 % Finished Grayson's smile didn't reach his eyes . " The children haven't come down yet , ma'am . You might try the second - floor playroom . " " Do I have to go ? " Rosalie asked , hesitating . The truth was , she didn't know how to interact with them - especially with such a fractured relationship . " Yes , " Weston answered . " During filming you must care for the children independently . No outside help allowed - not even from your husband ," he emphasized . Rosalie felt her heart sink . " Mrs. Xavian ." Grayson added smoothly , " the kitchen had already prepared breakfast for you and the children , but the producers said that violated the rules . At the boss's instruction , the food was distributed elsewhere . You'll need to cook for them yourself - for breakfast , lunch , and dinner . " The blow nearly knocked Rosalie off her feet . 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