Zoe looked at Jay in turn, her heart racing for some reason.She began to tense up, as she suddenly had this feeling that Jay had been hiding a lot from her.She just had no idea what it was…Jay turned back toward the journalists then.They had been getting restless again a moment ago but were once again tame like a puppy, even keeping their breaths silent as if worried that Jay would stop talking if they disturbed him.He certainly had everyone on tenterhooks, but the man himself remained calm and unhurried.He said, "As everyone would be aware, I was adopted into the Levine family by Alan Levine. However, the truth is…"Jay gulped.It was a very well-hidden secret that only Alan and his biological mother knew, but he eventually found out.The ever-intelligent John found out later as well, and eventually the whole family.And now, the entire nation would as well…Even so, Jay's voice remained even. "I am Alan Levine's illegitimate son.""What?!"All the journalists prese
The journalists were left in an uproar again—no one could resist discussing the bombshells Jay was dropping! "My goodness… I thought it's already shocking that Jay is Alan Levine's illegitimate son… but Zoe used to be the Levines' heiress too?!""Why wasn't there anyone who told us about Zoe's identity before?""Now that Jay has mentioned it, it was weird how Zoe seemed to disappear into thin air back then. How could someone vanish from showbiz so completely? Was it really revenge from the Levines?!""I remember an article mentioning Zoe's appearance in front of Levine Manor, but no one seemed to care because Jay announced that he was dating Mandy Jessop soon after…""Oh, right, Jay used to date Mandy Jessop… I'm confused.""Yeah, it's all so complicated! This has to be the greatest bombshell in showbiz, don't you think?"The journalists were all eagerly and noisily discussing the piece of news, since there were just so many questions. Even they would lose their minds if Jay di
Zoe felt as if her heart was stabbed just then too.She had always been convinced that Jay never loved her, that Jay was only being nice to her to win points with the Levines so that he could continue to live with them in wealth and glamor.She never thought that Jay's obedience came from his desire to stay with her, even though he was always so withdrawn and aloof.Naturally, she had even less reason to expect that Jay had been rejecting her because he believed they were biologically related. And he never told her… because he was worried it would hurt her?It just might be true, because she would rather hate him than accept that a love between them was impossible!"I used to doubt Alan," Jay continued then. "I was sure that he just didn't want me to be with Zoe since I was adopted and lacking in status to marry her. That's why I had been sneaking off with his genetic material to perform paternity tests, doing one after another until I finally gave up on hoping… and became convi
Jay continued, "That is why Zoe never revealed that she was a Levine no matter what trouble she got into over the years while being in showbiz. It was agreed that she would give up on her showbiz career if her identity was ever exposed… Therefore, when a paparazzi took photos of me with her in front of Levine Manor, drawing speculation of a potential affair, I publicly announced a relationship with Mandy Jessop so that Zoe's showbiz career was kept from harm—so that Zoe did not have to forfeit her career she had so much passion for."Zoe turned towards Jay in shock again, just like the rest of the journalists.So Jay had dated Mandy back then… for Zoe?No. One could say for sure now that everything Jay did, he did it for Zoe."However, when I was about to give in and accept that I could never be together with Zoe, then came a sudden dramatic turn of events—yes, it was when Zoe was revealed to be not Nancy Levine's daughter, which also meant we were not blood-related. I had to adm
Jay then continued, "Somehow, destiny granted me yet another boon—the fine gentleman was forced to break up with Zoe because of family reasons… or perhaps it would be more accurate to say Zoe did not want him to be caught in a difficult situation, which would lead to him being disowned like she was. She decided to break up with him and used the excuse that she wasn't over me. I was certainly honored that I could be her love even for one night, to put up an act with her, so that the gentleman believed that we got back together."After the man left, Zoe offered her body to me as reward… though it would be more accurate to say that she just didn't want to owe me."Jay blinked just then as if to recall the bliss of that night. "I could tell that she was not actually willing, that she wanted to do it just to strengthen her resolve to leave the gentleman. Even so, that was the happiest night of my life."However, I had to leave before daybreak the next morning for a film, and Zoe was stil
Jay then continued in his attractive voice, "Zoe disappeared from my life ever since. I never went looking for her, nor did she come back to me—it seemed that we vanished from each other's lives after our most intimate moment."However, we met again on the production stage of Actors on Set, when she made her return to showbiz. I was as overjoyed as I felt stressed when I saw her, because I did not dare to reveal to her how I felt, in fear of her disgust. However, I underestimate her influence on me… I couldn't stop myself from getting close to her, to keep looking at her. Even if I didn't want to impose on her life, my heart was plagued with a crazed obsession to bring her back to my side.""I'd always thought that destiny had been good to me, and I was offered light at the end of the tunnel because I met Yelena, this adorable girl on a certain day, who turned out to be Zoe's daughter. I was afraid to believe that she was my daughter, but I certainly desired to be her daddy. So, when
The other journalists started to offer their support too, and all of them were soon clamoring to say their piece, while Jay held on firmly to Zoe's hand."Me too!""A love this pure and beautiful is praiseworthy, not scandalous!""I'm sure everyone can understand why Mr. Parker would lie for Ms. York's sake before. This love is yours, and the rumors must stop here and now.""Thank you all."I'll admit that my greater purpose here is to declare my love for Zoe in front of everyone in the country. I'm not good with words, and there are times I get so nervous around Zoe I can't say a thing. If not for this incident, I might have kept a lid on my feelings and never spoken up for the rest of my life."And now…"Jay turned toward Zoe then.He then saw that Zoe's eyes were red, her tears unstoppable.'Silly.'He should be the one crying here.Still, he was genuinely rejoicing that she returned to his side.There were times when he would suddenly wake up in the night and wonder for
Zoe was filled with deep pain.Why was Jay so nice?Why was he vehemently good?She hated him so much during those years. How did he suffer through that period?As a result, she cried profusely and vigorously, feeling greatly sorry for him.She wanted nothing but to give all her heart to him now, and she also wanted to tell him that she loved him very much and had always been in love with him. "I do," she said. She sobbed and said loudly, "Jay, I do. I'll marry you!"Suddenly, there was thunderous applause at the scene. At that moment, they seemed to have seen love in its most beautiful state.The comments were full of congratulations and blessings. [Congratulations! You made me cry.][I came to scold them, but now… you guys have to be happy forever!][Jay is indeed perfect!]At last, the screen was full of nothing but the same comment. [Jay is perfect!]…With shaky hands, Jay put the ring on Zoe's ring finger. It was of the same size.At that instant, Zoe burst i