BANG!Michael lurched forward, and the impact caused his neck to hunch forward. He hissed in anguish due to the painful impact of another person's car suddenly crashing into his—from the posterior.He hissed once more; gently massaging his now-painful neck, he stepped out of the car swearing, in contrast to his nonchalant or gentle image.Michael was furious; how could this driver suddenly hit his car when Michael was driving at the usual speed? Besides, the road was not even crowded with cars, is the driver blind? Michael was mad and overcome by his rage. He was furious, he had a tight-lipped smile, veins throbbed in his neck and his fist was clenched! One sentence: the driver was dead once Michael got his hands on him!“Damn, that person!” Did he forget that he was on the road driving? How dare he drive so recklessly? What if it were someone else? What if it was a pregnant woman who was in the car the driver had collided with? The gentle doctor doesn't even want to contemplate
Hayden immediately glared at his friends, and it made all of them keep quiet. Hayden harrumphed proudly, then returned to typing something on his phone. After a cold battle with him, his friends were suddenly enthusiastic and f***** suspiciously caring that evening. And Hayden had promised himself that he wasn't going to succumb easily! Never! Not after all the cold shoulders he had gotten from the six.“Hayden, would you be busy tonight?” Philips asked again, but Hayden refused to reply, just like they had all done to him in the past couple of days.“Hayden, do you still have anything to do in your gallery?” Simon asked. “Or, do you have time to watch the latest blockbuster movie in my room? Action banger pow pow pow!!!” Craig said, using his hand to imitate a shooting gun while saying the 'pow'.“I met a hot, sexy girl last night; she should be your type…” Four eyes immediately glared at Mason, which made him keep his mouth shut; the eyes belonged to Hayden and Mia. “I was just j
“I'm big now, dad,” Hayden answered while smiling happily, which made his parents reply with a chuckle. “But mom, dad, is everything fine?” Hayden asked, sounding worried.And his parents could hear the worries in his tone. “Of course, darling. Why did you ask?” Zenni queried.“It's just that Mom and Dad never called me at this time, and it got me worried,” Hayden replied honestly.“You were sleeping…” Ethan asked again, with a knowing and a hint of disapproval in his voice—disapproval of Hayden's lies.Hayden bowed his head, upon realizing that his parents knew about his lies, and he couldn't help but say the truth. “Yes, I was sleeping earlier. Mom and Dad, I'm sorry for lying.” He said while sounding apologetic.“It's okay. Just don't try it next time. Always tell us the truth. Okay?”“Yes, mom.” He said, and the voice fell silent, but Hayden knew his parents were still listening to his explanation.“I'm curious about why mom and dad are calling me in the middle of the night, so it
“I had to use those, you know.” He was constantly on my mind. “I can't sleep; I can't eat. I'm being eaten by guilt also, continuously, that I had to switch everything to vitamins for you not to notice, and when I couldn't sleep, I…”“Hayden!” Ethan was surprised by all his son had just said that he couldn't help interrupting with a harsh tone. He was angry! More annoyed at himself for what the boy had been secretly passing through for 3 months and how he knew nothing about it. He couldn't help it as the volume of his voice increased. “How can you hold those pains in for so long? What are we there for…”“Darling…” Zenni interjected while comforting Ethan by rubbing his lower back. “He's already facing a lot… Be calm.” She told Ethan, so he wouldn't mistakenly scare Hayden, and he nodded at her words, seeing that he had mistakenly lost his composure.“I'm sorry.” He said to Hayden. “Do we need to be there?” He asked the boy gently.Hayden bit his lower lips and shook his head in refusa
“Don't remind me about him; just don't spoil my mood tonight.” Andy snorted, and with that, Hayden knew his little friend had been annoyed by Levi again, but he decided not to ask since Andy doesn't seem to be interested in talking. “Did you hear from that person?” Andy suddenly asked. Hayden's mood fell a little as he recalled Zenos' coldness that afternoon. Even though he had seen Zenos, that didn't mean he had heard from him, which made Hayden reply with, “No. Not yet… Why?”“The school had an anonymous investor who invested a large sum in the school. He even donated and built more expensive labs, a library, a garden, and an art class. That was a few days after you left, but before that, I saw him come to the school, which made me know it was him. But he was cold and unwilling to be talked to. Trying to get close to him equals getting into a fist discussion with one of his burly guards…” Andy explained. Hayden was shocked upon hearing that Zenos went to Hotchville after he left
After the phone call, Zenni stood up from where she was sitting. Instead, she sat on her husband's lap. Her left hand was placed on Ethan's chest while her right hand caressed his face. “Darling, even though the company wasn't at its prime a few months ago, that's not enough reason for our son to leave, right?” She said, looking stubbornly into her husband's eyes, green ones meeting black.There were vivid traces of stubbornness on Zenni's face as if to tell Ethan that there was no escaping the question this time around.“He was continuously traced,” Ethan mentioned while rubbing her left hand. Ethan's question made Zenni frown. Subconsciously, she sat up straight and stopped her actions. “By whom?” Her voice was layered with protective coldness. “Is it…” Ethan's right hand took hold of her hands, and he began to caress them with his right thumb, while his left hand stroked her cheeks comfortingly and lovingly. “No, it's not.” He said, trying to comfort her worries and fears. “Reme
Hayden suddenly felt ominous feelings. 'What the hell is going on?'In Hayden's room, the five were chatting with vivid relief after the morning mission was successful. “Finally. The clean entrance we planned.” Caleb said. “Good job everyone.” And they all nodded at each other.“Look, we shall soon see if Mason was right about Hayden tanning his…” The five guys were talking among themselves until they heard Hayden's furious noise. Mason's calm expression instantly turned smug because he understood why Hayden yelled, and he also yelled back, his smug and bratty self on full display. “Enjoy your skin treatment and massage, Hayden.” Mason's mischievous voice drifted into Hayden's ears, and it sounded f*****g irritating and annoying, but Hayden was relieved to find out that the ladies weren't there for dirty purposes because Mason liked to prank him. “F*** skin treatment. I'm not a girl. Let me out.” Hayden said with gritted teeth.“What did we say about following orders? Don't argue;
And by the time Hayden will walk out of the bathroom…“OH WOW!” The crowds couldn't help but feel the shock that resonated within them upon seeing Hayden. Their eyes widened, their jaws dropped, and they gasped in shock as Hayden stepped out of the bathroom with a white towel wrapped around his thin waist and the ladies trailing behind him. Hayden looked entirely different in less than three hours. His tanned skin had vanished and was now dominated by his soft and milky white skin, which was now glowing enticingly in the bright room. He seemed to have relaxed, and his whole aura had changed. He was really attention-grabbing.“This is what we call a beautiful man.” Craig and the others continued to stare at Hayden repeatedly. He really changed a lot in less than three hours. If before his beauty was 40%, now it exceeds 100%.“Nice job, girls! 200% increase.” Mason said, making the girls thank him repeatedly and excitedly. Hayden gave them a large tip, and now Mason gave them an incr
Hayden leisurely lay on his stomach while flailing his legs, his hand holding his phone tight and his fingers tapping the keyboard rapidly early that morning, leisurely chatting with those rascals in the mansion. It was vivid that Hayden was in a good mood after all; a certain person didn’t wake up with an aching body that morning!Just thinking about it feels great and makes his mood extremely surreal; even his face seems to have a permanent smile on it. Suddenly, the bedroom door was opened, and a darkened face, Zenos, strode into the room at a long and fast pace. Feeling the fierce aura exuding from Zenos, Hayden’s eyes flew wide open, and he turned to Zenos in bewilderment, "What are you… Mmmhhh." Hayden had yet to complete his statement when he was pressed down and kissed ferociously by the dark-faced Zenos. Soon, Hayden was flipped over by Zenos, and his hands were pinned above him. Hayden’s brain rang, and he became alarmed... What. What was happening? How can Zenos pres
Zenos pushed the door and strode into the room calmly. His lips curved up, and he shut the door behind them. The boy had been so sure of trapping Zenos with his plans so much that the boy didn’t bother to shut the door tonight. Only if the boy knew how much Zenos took precautions! Zenos gently sat next to the boy; his soft eyes landed on Hayden's adorable and pure sleeping face. Hayden sleeping like this made him appear so free, pure, and untainted by the world's darkness. It made Zenos want to protect the boy from any harm.Zenos' lips curved up upon recalling the boy’s naughty antics from earlier. His hand fell on the boy’s hair, and he softly brushed Hayden’s hair with his hand. Zenos’s lips curved upward, and a light chuckle spilled past his lips, "How'd you get the mind to torture me, babe?" The boy should have known that riling Zenos’ desire would make Hayden wake up with increasing pain. However, the boy has always been naughty; who knows if the boy enjoys the… Suddenly, H
Hayden's eyes flew wide open, and he made an attempt to stretch his body, but in the next second, tears slipped past his eyes, and he stared at the ceiling. Why does his hand ache so much? Ah! What's wrong with his body again? It’s really too much! Hayden slowly but achingly walked towards his phone. However, by the time Hayden checked his phone, he was completely shocked… Hayden could remember that he left his phone charging last night, but how come his phone is completely turned off right now? Not only was the charging socket off but his phone's battery was completely shut down. His phone battery isn't the type to drain for no reason! A wicked grin immediately crept onto Hayden's lips. Something is extremely fishy. Now, he doesn't believe that Zenos is truly innocent. Tonight, he'll change his plan. Let's see if Zenos will be able to hide again! Hayden smirked evilly, the plan on how to catch Zenos pervading his mind. He should have expected that his plan was childish in the b
Hayden drowsily stretched his arms and yawned leisurely. His hand flew towards his eyes, and he leisurely rubbed his eyes.His eyes flew wide open, and he evaluated himself. It seems falling asleep is the best health treatment. His arms and body feel so much better after sleeping.Hayden's finger landed on his lips, and he slowly stroked them. It's just that his lips don't seem to go with the flow and still remain the same from when he woke up in the morning.However, everything feels so great. Suddenly, Hayden paused, and his eyes shone with an enigmatic glint.The ointment seems to work despite Zeno teasing his chest.Hayden immediately became energetic, and he sat up while stretching actively. He could probably do some painting, or he could just tease Zenos too…Definitely teasing Zenos.Even though Zenos' expression shows innocence, Hayden doesn't fall for it, and he believes that his situation can only be none other than Zenos' handiwork. After all, who could step into the room i
Hayden's eyes flew wide open, and he leisurely yawned, “Ha… Ahh. Ahh. Ahh. It hurts.” Hayden's leisure yawns were immediately replaced with a pitiful cry and teary eyes. Hayden sucked in a cold breath and evaluated his aching body. He slept fine last night. Why does his whole body ache now? Especially his red dots, which felt as if they had been sucked sore. Ah! His hand feels so heavy too. This feeling feels like whenever he used his hand to help Zenos. Ahem. Hayden almost smacked himself. How could he have such naughty thoughts at such a serious time? “Ahhh!” Hayden let out a pitiful cry upon using his aching hand to mistakenly touch his stiff and sore red dots.This feels so unusual. Very unusual! And very painful. Immediately, Hayden's eyes landed on the bed. Did Zenos come in? Hayden took a glance at the door, and he immediately rejected the idea. Judging by how everything seemed fine the way he left it before he fell asleep, it could be seen that Zenos didn't step into t
Silence fell immediately, but in the next second, Zenos' broke into a peal of sarcastic laughter, cruelly poking into Xavier's wound. He fell silent in the next second and asked, “Why?” Xavier leaned forward and truthfully replied, his eyes filled with regret. “Dealing with business and failing to return for weeks.” Oh. Zenos fell silent, and his eyes fell on the beautiful city view, his expression deep and enigmatic and his thoughts unfathomable. "How?" A rueful smile appeared on Xavier's face, and he ran his hands through his hair. "On a business trip that was supposed to take three days, I ended up spending two weeks. Every day coaxing and promising to return the next day.” And when he finally arrived at the mansion a few hours ago, Xavier made his return a surprise. The man had eagerly kissed him, jumped on him, and attended to him well while acting clingy, leaving no trace of suspicion in Xavier's mind. Who knew that when Xavier was about to step into the room and hug the
Hayden puckered his lips and rolled around on the bed. He sighed heavily and tightly clutched the pillow. Hayden is certain that Zenos will feel bad for not being able to cuddle with him, right? Especially when Zenos thought about not being able to kiss and touch Hayden for three days. Zenos had always been touchy and couldn't do without kissing the boy, hugging him, etc. Hehe. Serves Zenos right! Suddenly, Hayden's eyes shone, and he giggled. Zenos, that person has always been strict when it comes to Hayden. Seeing Zenos nervous and the tide switching. Hayden inexplicably feels good, and his illusionary tail hangs high into the clouds. Serves Zenos right. Hmph. Zenos won't only be missing Hayden, but he won't be able to act touchy or bully him for three days! The more Hayden thought like this, the more eager he was to experience these three days. Hayden leisurely rubbed his eyes and yawned. He slipped into the bedcover and covered himself. Soon, his eyes shut, and he f
The sensor-activated range hood and air purifiers already began to operate after detecting the exuding smoke. Due to the fact that he had returned to the study, Zenos hadn't heard the timer finish its timer countdown, so the oven continued to work. Zenos pulled open the oven, and his expression changed upon seeing the Turducken's current state. The expected crispy brown turkey is now burnt and dark, its edges slightly blackened. A sense of dread hit Zenos immediately. The boy already warned Zenos not to mess things up, or else he'll be really infuriated. The boy's infuriated expression immediately appeared in Zenos' mind, and his heart sank. If the turkey skin is burnt, then the inside…Zenos grabbed a knife and sliced the turkey, clearly hoping that the damage was minimal. His expression slipped upon noticing that the turkey meat was dry around the edges, its moisture beginning to evaporate. The outer layer of the duck is overcooked and drier than it should be. However, th
The Heart product that the sweet tongue Hayden was completely obsessed with was a completely new product and brand Zenos created solely because of Hayden's sweet tongue. Months ago, when Zenos first presented the new product to the shareholders, the product idea was completely opposed by a lot of shareholders. After all, the company has always done something different, so why would their company stoop so low to do something risky and low like creating junk like chocolate, cookies, etc.? What if it doesn't sell? Regardless of the shareholders' disgruntlement and rejections, Zenos went on to launch the product with his resources. Even though Heart was just a product that was launched in less than one month with no advertisement made, it broke world record sales and became the nation's favorite and the most expected snack brand in the country in less than a month! By then, the shareholders who all went against it could only bite their fingers in regret. Seeing the huge profits that