Hayden patiently kept shut as Zenni 'scolded' him for his reckless behavior. “Mom, I promise I'll be home soon. I'm just bored.” he cajoled. Zenni sighed and then warned him repeatedly to take care of himself, or he'll be 'scolded' by Ethan, which Hayden knew both of his parents won't be able to do anyway because they both treat him like a fragile egg.... In a classic expensive restaurant, the soft sound of the playing piano was heard, and everywhere was serene and calm. Rose was jittering in her seat, but when she saw Hayden, her cold and nervous expression immediately broke into a happy smile. No one could know or understand how miserable Rose has been ever since her secret was revealed. Even all of those men she previously kept kicked her out regardless of how she begged them. She didn't know who she offended, but that person really did her wicked. What made her more frustrated is that she was sure she never offended powerful people. Why would she offend powerful people w
The crowd looked at themselves with disbelief. “Is that the end of the drama?” Someone asked unconvinced.“So boring!” The crowd said in annoyance. What's the meaning of this argument when they don't even know what causes the fight and what the boy whispered to the girl before he walked out? At least let them know one side of the story; either the beginning or the end is fine with them. The crowd was so annoyed that no one cared about Rose's pitiful and invoking expression until when a man in his early twenties began to approach Rose which makes people's excitement return in folds.“That's the heir of the ROLCE'S company. I heard they'd soon become the next best thing.”“The ROLCE was even invited to the socialites' party last month, that girl is so lucky.”“That young master should spare me a look.” “TSK. TSK. This girl is so lucky, she got dumped by a man while another immediately…”The crowds continued to fawn with envious expressions at Rose's luck, while some were filled with j
“Do you feel mom is troublesome?” She asked Hayden, voice clouded with sadness, expression filled with sadness and pain, which made Hayden angry with himself. Zenni knew their parent/son relationship wasn't a perfect one, and it has always been on her mind. How could any parent watch their son live alone and be unable to go out in his real face when he should be able to do so freely, especially when he was in his teen? Zenni knew it was their fault Hayden didn't have a perfect childhood, and for that reason, she was always afraid that her son would hate or distance himself from them. Zenni immediately turned to Ethan with vivid sadness on her face, which showed how much she tried not to cry in front of her son. She's just afraid that Hayden would distance himself from her, and what does she live for if not for him and her husband? Besides, Hayden has started to find her troublesome, which meant… “Honey…” she called out with a shaky tone. Hayden immediately took hold of Zenni's tw
“What's your answer?” Ethan questioned, and the air in the library felt tense, immediately. Hayden looked at his fingers for a minute as if he were studying them. His heartbeat was racing. He bit his lips as he tried to say the word out. Without looking at his father, unwilling to look at his father's expression, Hayden answered. “Zenos.” Suddenly, he felt his father's gaze land on him, he mustered up the courage and raised his head to look at his father and on his father's face there appears to be a trace of sadness. Hayden's heart can't help but skip a beat. “But, Father, why are you looking at me like that?” He asked, trying to stay calm. “Would you hate me if I'm not straight?” Ethan's expression turned back to normal when he heard his son's words. He never expected Hayden to be afraid of them being annoyed by his sexuality. “It's not that, son,” Ethan replied with a comforting smile. “I'm fine with your sexuality, I just want you to know that the road you're trailing…” Ethan
Hayden stared at his father curiously; he obviously caught his father's words, and Ethan not completing the word caught Hayden off guard that he couldn't help asking for more information. “His? His what?” Hayden questioned Ethan. Ethan sighed tiredly, and his hand made its way to his forehead to massage. “Nothing.” He replied. “I mean, the guards caught them.” Ethan clarified calmly. Hayden nodded at his father's clarification. Knowing his father has always been busy and tired, he would rather not add his own to it by being probing. Ethan knows how curious and deep Hayden is, and he doesn't want Hayden to try to get to the bottom of the matter, so he immediately switches the subject, so he can get his boy's mind off it, unknowing that Hayden doesn't pay mind to it in the first place. “Due to technology and numerous factors, many families have been going bankrupt and wrecking down! But some of the major factors which are included are because of Hion; because of the Hion company, ma
Hayden also went over to Zenos' mansion for the last time, but…'I'm sorry, I don't know who you're talking about. I'm the owner here.' That was what a pretty lady he never saw before told him, and that made Hayden's heart hurt. He'd be willing to buy the house from Zenos even at a higher price, but Zenos sold it to a stranger, probably because Zenos doesn't want to have anything related to him (H) in his (Z) memories.'Zenos, you said everything happens for a reason, why won't you forgive me?' He asked himself after the usual robotic tone says; 'the number you dialed is unreachable.'“Young Master, Master is currently asking for your appearance.” One of the maids said after tapping Hayden's room door twice.“Tell father, I'll be down there,” Hayden replied. Hayden's eyes took in everything in the room. Somehow that minute, he was able to smell Zenos' scent, and with that, his steady decision wavered. Hayden immediately hurried toward his closet, he quickly took out Zenos' pair of
“I know this isn't your real identity. When?” Andy didn't conclude his sentence, but he figured out that Hayden would understand. Andy never had a close enough person who didn't befriend him because of his identity, except Hayden, so he didn't want to lose the beautiful friendship he had built with Hayden. He really trusted Hayden, and he hoped Hayden did so, enough for him to reveal the truth about him to him (A).“I think of you as a brother, but when next we meet, I'll tell you everything,” Hayden said with a sincere expression which caused Andy to grin happily with a hint of slyness. Suddenly, Hayden thought of something. With Andy knowing where he's leaving, Hayden doesn't doubt that Andy would run after him, saying it was a coincidence, so Hayden can tell him the truth. Hayden immediately scoffed at the grinning Andy. “Don't even think about doing so in less than 3 months will get me to reveal everything to you.” Andy immediately rolled his eyes after Hayden said the senten
Besides, he's still young, how can he have such a dark heart?“Am I stupid?” Hayden questioned. “Someone wanted to endanger you? Why would I be so stupid to involve myself in the first place? Not interested. I don't want to die.” Hayden shook his head and his walking pace increased.“Are you so spineless?” Mia yelled from behind him. Now jogging to catch his pace.“Yeah, I am,” Hayden admitted.Looking at this person's strong and attractive athletic body, even if she was thrown into a river, Mia wouldn't believe that this person is spineless. Mia inhaled and exhaled to control and calm herself, her voice was trembling, and she was now looking tearful. “Can you please help me?” She brazenly reached out for Hayden's sleeve and tugged it, while having no intention to let go, which made him pause. She bit her lower lips and her eyes darted in fear. “My parents, my family, and my fans, they all. Please, I beg you…” She doesn't want to go. She's afraid of what's bound to come once they
Simon used a hand to ruffle his hair and extended his other hand to beckon the group to leave without him. Even though he just stood calmly, somehow he seemed to look like a supermodel posing for a picture. "You can leave. I have to stay..."Without giving Simon the chance to complete his words, a cunning smile appeared on Philip's face, and he raised his eyebrows endlessly and mischievously. "Ah. For the new crush," he declared with a dramatic snicker.Immediately, Philip tucked his hands into his pockets and looked up to the sky with his signature ever-knowing sage look.If that person could appear today, then Philip needed to reclaim his ever-knowing sage position.Upon hearing and seeing Philip's expression, Simon's face gradually turned cold, and he glared at Philip coldly. He parted his lips to say a word, but before he could...Philip struck a pose and ran a hand through his hair dramatically. He shrugged and casually expressed, "Well. Keep waiting, but remember not to keep you
Upon hearing a total stranger directing questions at Hayden, Aria's brows knitted and her face contorted in a frown. She tilted her neck and inquired, "Do you know him?"Aria turned to Justin with a frown before turning to Hayden again.Without bothering to give Justin face, she openly chided Hayden fiercely while indirectly poking at Justin."Don't tell me you've gotten a poor taste ever since this lady isn't here to monitor you," she chided while staring at Hayden with an expression that conveyed: Don't tell me it's true.Without casting a glance at Justin, Hayden ruthlessly responded with a helpless sigh, "I don't know him."Justin's expression changed, and it felt as if his heart had been stabbed fiercely upon hearing Hayden's cold rejection.Upon hearing this, Aria dramatically sighed while patting her chest. "Fortunately."Immediately, Aria flashed a smile at Hayden. "Now, let's go!"Immediately, Aria scowled and clutched Hayden's hand tightly. She began to scold him fiercely. "
Justin tucked his hands into his pockets and silently descended the stairs after being informed by a maid that his mom had called for him.In the living room, June, Justin's mother, was currently applying paint to her hand while watching a romance drama series.“Mom,” he called.June raised her head and directed a sweet smile at Justin. She informed him, "Starting from now on, Nougat will attend school with you."Her voice was so calm and sweet—unfortunately, her words held no sweetness for Justin.Upon hearing this, Justin felt as if a thunderbolt had cracked his world, and his mood plunged deep into the abyss.Right now, Justin believed he had just heard the worst news of the week. No—of the century. Attend school? Attend school with that bastard?Justin's eyes widened in horror, and he retorted in a stutter, “Attend? What? Why? How? Why should that bastard attend school with me? Why should he interfere with my daily life?”A surge of dread hit Justin’s soul hard and overwhelmed him
The first thing Hayden always did after taking a bath was to 'visit' the snack room to select the perfect snack for his early morning craving.That bright morning, it was unsurprising to see Hayden sneaking towards his snack room.Upon seeing a guard standing at the front of his precious snacks' door, Hayden's eyes enlarged slightly, but in the next second, he made a turn in pretense of forgetting something important in the bedroom.What a nice way to begin the day, dear CEO Zenos. Hayden sulked and grumbled unhappily.Upon seeing such an interference with his morning craving, how could Hayden not realize that Zenos was hell-bent on making his sugar level go down to normal?Hayden silently scowled, but in the next second, he tried to calm down and tried to accept it.As long as this cruel punishment didn't affect Hayden's incoming Heart's products, Hayden would try to shut one eye and manage himself by sneaking sweets, cookies, or chocolates, etc., when Zenos wasn't watching. Sigh! Li
An hour and a few minutes later, the doctor had already done a check-up for Hayden and disinfected, diagnosed, and dressed Zenos’ wound.The doctor’s back straightened, and he stared at Zenos and Hayden politely before reporting calmly, “Mr. Hayden’s mental health stress has decreased a lot. However, it seemed Mr. Hayden had a lot on his mind lately and tended to think a lot. It’s as if Mr. Hayden was afraid or anxious.” The doctor finalized.Upon hearing the doctor’s sentence, Hayden lowered his head and stared at his palm placed on his knees. Even though he didn’t make a comment, it was easy to notice that the doctor was right with his words.Zenos’ brows furrowed slightly. Except for Hayden’s exceptional clinginess, Hayden had always acted fine. Could it be that the boy had been pretending and was hiding things from him? What could it be?Zenos wrapped his hands around Hayden’s waist and nudged gently. He took hold of the boy’s hands and gently stroked them. “What’s it, baby?” he c
"Zenos, did you touch my schoolbag?" Hayden pursed his lips together and eyed Zenos suspiciously.Zenos raised his head to stare at the boy calmly. Upon making eyes with Zenos' deep eyes, Hayden became flustered, and he quickly dodged away.At that moment, Hayden realized that he was very daring. In fact, who would touch his bag if it wasn't Zenos? It's enough that he brought an illegal thing into the mansion when Zenos even took it away; he even dared to ask Zenos about it. Definitely courting trouble.In fact, the day before is when Hayden is supposed to get his snack from Zenos. However, because Hayden was caught eating a snack, Zenos banned the boy for five days.Despite Hayden's pleas and negotiation, he was only able to coax Zenos into four days. How heartless.Just thinking about how Zenos coldly pronounced that ruthless order, Hayden felt like bursting into tears.His beautiful heart. His exquisite heart. Of course, no snacks can ever taste like it. Yet Zenos cruelly takes it
“Micheal,” Xavier interjected immediately with a call.Upon seeing Hayden's expression turning pale, Zenos engulfed the boy in a hug and gently coaxed him while throwing dagger-like glares at the unfazed and unremorseful Michael.Michael leisurely leaned against Xavier and gave Hayden a cold glare, killing intent flickering past his eyes. "If you dare Zenos again, it is best you go into hiding and never let me find you, or I'll kill you with bare hands.” Micheal threatened, his voice laced with seriousness and danger.Although Xavier should be the one interjecting and cautioning Michael, upon seeing the person acting so domineering, Xavier’s eyes darkened and his desires increased, a thought in his mind: damn, Michael is hot!Upon hearing Michael’s words, Hayden's eyes surged with determination, and he retorted firmly, sincerity laced in his tone. "I won't hurt Zenos.” Hayden will never hurt Zenos in his lifetime or the next. Back then, when Hayden hurt Zenos, it was because he was ch
Suddenly, Jude’s phone rang, interjecting his typing. Jude stood up and strode toward the panoramic window; he tucked his left hand into his pocket and stared at the city. Jude picked up Zenos’ call."For those who embezzled, did you put in a schedule with our lawyer in court?" Zenos’ calm voice and the rapid finger typing on the keyboard drifted from the other end of the phone. "En,” Jude responded calmly, but in the next second, he arched his brows.At first, Zenos planned to take a look at the company’s staff and day-to-day affairs, but he suddenly decided to kick everyone out today. Originally, didn’t Zenos claim it was too early?Also, Mr. Dylan already knows his way around the company more than anyone. He can even be said to know his way around better than the owner. It was as if he was the owner! He might try to use that to cause trouble. Wait! He’s already in the police. Coupled with the pile of evidence that they have against him and his son, they will definitely take a wh
“No way! How could it be…” Upon hearing this, the higher-up expression changed, and they stared at each other in shock. Someone in the company dared to do such a heinous thing?The company’s value kept falling drastically with each second that ticked before Zenos stepped in.Although the Heart product was launched using the company, in fact, Zenos used it to boost the company, and the Heart product completely belongs to Zenos.For the first time in years, their debt was finally decreasing, and they were able to see a profit.Yet someone dared to do something heinous! Certainly, that person deserves a judgment that’s worse than death!Suddenly, one of the higher-ups squinted his eyes in suspicion and pointed at the nerdy guy. When everyone thought the Shert product tasted good, he was quick to find out that it tasted like heart product.If he hasn’t done something so suspicious, there’s no way he’ll find out so quickly.Upon hearing this, all of their expressions changed, and they turn