"Boss, the mansion is ready." A trusted aide revealed with a bow as soon as he stepped into Xavier's office, mansion keys in his hand.Immediately, Xavier checked his wristwatch, and he discovered that there were three and a half hours left before he closed off work, but...Upon sweeping a faint gaze at the almost completed documents lying on the table, Xavier decided at that moment that dumping work at this time didn't matter.After all, he's almost done working on the documents. Moreover, Xavier hadn't heard from Michael since he left home that morning, and he really missed Michael."En," Xavier responded without lifting his head from his laptop. His fingers quickly typed on the keyboard in a bid to save his files, power off, and shut his laptop.It was after a while that Xavier was done packing his things up. Xavier wore his unique mask, picked up his suitcase, and collected the mansion key from his trusted aide before walking out of the office.The instant Xavier got into his car,
Zenos indifferently leaned back, his exquisite, long fingers twirling an expensive, limited edition pen.Zenos' eyes suddenly fell on Xavier, whose brows were furrowed in anxiety yet still feigning composure."What did you do? Why'd he run away?" Zenos shot Xavier a cold look. His cold aura is on full display toward this engaged partner of Michael, who came out of nowhere to steal Michael away!Zenos and his friends knew Michael wasn't the type to run around. After all, if Michael were the type, in the three years he was in Green City, he would have chosen to cause trouble by being everywhere instead of locking himself up at work.Michael would rather work than go out to play, so why would Michael suddenly run away from the suite if Xavier was innocent? None of them believed that Xavier didn't have a hand in it. Xavier must have done something bad, and that must be the reason Michael ran away!Xavier revealed a tight-lipped smile, understanding what their gaze meant.His eyes fell on
The cold aura oozing out of Xavier almost made Michael shrink into the car seat.There are still two hours left before Xavier's normal time; how come Xavier knew Michael was missing? Did Xavier arrive early, or was there a bodyguard tracing him that Michael didn't know about?Even if Michael tried to stay calm, he couldn't! Xavier had caught Michael in such an ambiguous position with another man who wouldn't be annoyed?The only reason one's partner won't be annoyed is if they don't have love in their relationship, but they do! Besides, Xavier is a person who likes eating vinegar!Michael silently and fearfully gulped down the saliva forming in his mouth.He took a glance at Xavier's cold and dark face, and he quickly looked away before he was caught watching by the driving man.Michael clenched his shirt in nervousness and fearfully stretched his hand toward Xavier. "Xav, I...""Quiet!" Xavier's indignant voice sounded like thunder in Michael's ears.Michael jumped slightly, and he s
Xavier blinked in bewilderment, wondering what could have led Michael to his current situation. Xavier hadn't done anything to Michael or said anything to him, so why was he crying? He has only acted coldly so Michael could think about his wrongdoing! Is that enough reason to make Michael cry?Xavier almost let out a curse due to being shocked. “What the! You're crying?” Xavier inquired, his brows furrowed in disbelief while trying to figure out what could have happened.After all, Xavier never expected that he'd encounter Michael outside his study, not to mention seeing Michael cry.Talking about crying, Xavier never expected to see Michael drop a tear from his eyes during the daytime because Michael is mostly cold and indifferent. Except for when Michael was being tossed on the bed by Xavier. Who knew there were more to come, and Xavier would be stunned silly by the words that would emit from Michael's lips that night, or all of Michael's actions?Michael's lips quivered in sadnes
Xavier stared into space with furrowed brows and glazed eyes.Different chaotic thoughts ran through his mind, especially after recalling last night's event.No matter how much Xavier tried to decipher things, he couldn't understand yesterday's happening, and he deduced that he wouldn't be able to find information on it, no matter how much he investigated.Last night, the four firmly promised that they'd never expose Michael to the risk of the underworld.Although the five were working together, they only seemed to involve Michael in businesses that had less or no risk.Even though Michael was the oldest, they all seemed to protect him the most.No matter how Xavier tried to decipher things, everything was perplexing.Does that mean something was wrong somewhere? Especially with Michael. No wonder…Xavier's brows became constricted, and he paused.Xavier closed his eyes to calm his chaotic thoughts.In the next second, Xavier's eyes were extremely calm, clear, and blank.Xavier stood
Hayden's green eyes were fixated on Zenos, who was busily typing on his laptop while video-calling Hayden.Hayden's green eyes twinkled with awe and pride; he was lost staring at his boyfriend!His Zenos is so handsome, hardworking, and capable. What type of good trait did one want to mention that won't be listed in Zenos?Hayden leaned back on the bed. Has anyone made a drunken mistake that led to the most beautiful thing in that person's life? He was sure that no one had; everyone must be so jealous of Hayden's good fortune. Yes, they can all eat vinegar!Upon recalling something, Hayden's eyes lit up. Quickly, he stood up and got down from the bed, catching Zenos' attention.Zenos raised his head and arched his brows in curiosity, wondering what was wrong.Before Zenos could say a thing, Hayden strutted over while holding a packaged pink box that had a red bow tied to it.Hayden smiled and positioned the box in front of the camera. “Zen, look, a girl proposed to me. Take a look at
"Young master, our source had just sent a report: Hion had left Grail State." A guard explained in a low voice while standing behind Prothero. He was in casual blue jeans and a t-shirt to avoid Simon's attention or suspicion. The guard bowed his head slightly. "Should I prepare for the young master's return? Don will be checking the young master's progress overmorrow…"The guard was yet to complete his words when Simon began to approach Prothero with a ticket in his hands.Prothero's eyes darkened. Different thoughts kept running through his mind, but none of them were displayed on his face. Prothero raised his hand silently, and the guard quietly withdrew.The guard's lips parted in hesitation, but he suppressed it all and quickly withdrew, just like Prothero had ordered.Simon stared at the ticket he had just bought and slowly exhaled a distressed sigh. His young master title had gone with the wind, and now he had turned into a nanny, big brother, or daddy, whatever it was.to think
It turns out that Hayden had been playing Zenos since the beginning, but to think that Zenos had been so annoyed to not even rationalize that brat's actions all these while.Hayden had been so hung up on Zenos for the past few days, and he had been doing everything to get Zenos to return to Grail. How can it be that it was that Hayden who suddenly found a girl and ignored Zenos?Zenos' lips curled slightly, and he continued to watch the video being played on the tab.Zenos watched as Hayden alighted his car and entered the Chip and Chop restaurant to buy himself a Chip and Chop snack. So, the case about a girl buying Hayden a Chip and Chop snack was actually a blatant lie. That little rascal was the one to plan everything!No wonder Hayden kept praising the person; it turns out that that narcissist Hayden was praising himself all those times!Soon, Hayden left the Chip and Chop restaurant and went over to a mall to buy a box and things he'd use to package the Chip and Chop. Hayden eve
Justin leaned against the patio chair and took out his phone; his eyes grew soft, and he tapped open his phone gallery.Immediately, Justin opened his favorite photos, which included a sneak shot of Hayden. He fondly caressed the blurry faces of Hayden, and he exhaled ruefully. “What to do? I can't get over you.” He mumbled to himself. Especially Hayden’s tearful expression that night. The more he recalled, the more his heart ached on Hayden’s behalf. He really wished he had enough power to save Hayden from that boyfriend of his. Sigh! Justin shook his head to rid himself of Hayden's sad expression when Zenos yelled at him that night…“Oh no!” The familiar, annoying voice of Nougat cried out behind Justin, and Justin stiffened. Justin’s expression changed, and his voice rose a tad higher due to annoyance. "What are you doing here?" Justin coldly chided and quickly placed his phone into his pocket.Nougat’s eyes narrowed with a wicked and mischievous glint. His lips curved up in a
In a beautiful and serene luxurious private room, a peerlessly handsome man, donning a blasé expression on his face and a cinnamon roll in between his thin lips, majestically sat on a luxurious chair, faintly looking at the idiot in front of him.While the other, the supposed idiot, looked on the verge of tears. He extended his hand as if trying to clutch the handsome man's legs, yet his hand never touched the man's legs.“Big brother Zenos, don't be like this.” Jack pleaded pitifully, almost on the brink of tears.Even though Jack is older than Zenos, Jack doesn't mind begging the devilish Zenos in front of him to get what he wants.To even think that Jack doesn't know how he offended Zenos in the first place!Zenos calmly removed the cinnamon roll from his lips. He immediately directed a cold glare that froze Jack's soul right at that moment. He pronounced coldly, “What?” But in the next moment, Jack snapped out of his reverie and began to bawl so loudly that Zenos wanted nothing b
"Hayden, wake up or you'll be late for school." Zenos' eyes instantly fell on the sleeping Hayden. He extended his hands, patted Hayden's back, and tried to remove the blanket from the sleeping Hayden's right grip. Unfortunately, Hayden won't let go. Hayden puckered his lips and snuggled deeper into the blanket without opening his eyes. He shook his head and articulated, "I don't want to go to school." Hayden said in a sleepy voice while clutching his sense of comfort tighter before Zenos collected it from him completely. Early in the morning, Hayden hid under the blanket and continued sleeping even though he needed to attend school. This is the reason why Zenos had been trying to wake and pull a certain someone away from the bed. Unfortunately, the little rascal isn't ready to budge from position.Upon hearing the boy's words, Zenos arched his brows. He let go of the blanket and sat on the bed; his eyes fell on Hayden, and he cuddled Hayden to his chest. Gently, he stroked the boy
Zenos, that fool. Why is Zenos stupid? Why can't he realize that he's hurt? Why can't he be selfish for himself?Hayden was the one who rashly left; why was Zenos the one preparing all this for him when Zenos was the one who got hurt?"You fool!" Hayden sniffed and muttered in a shaky and bristly tone. His eyes fall on Zenos, who elegantly and majestically sits on one of the dining chairs.At that moment, Hayden realized that Zenos didn't have any intent of receiving phone calls in secrecy. It was actually all because of this.Of course, regardless of what call Zenos is receiving, Zenos used to take it in Hayden's presence. Hayden should have expected that Zenos wouldn't hide from him unless there was an issue.Hayden finally burst into tears when he saw the maids holding letters that formed the sentence, "Welcome back home, young master lazy Hayde."Hayden threw caution into the wind and rushed into Zenos's embrace. He sobbed and sniffed while hiccuping pitifully, his body trembling
Craig lowered his phone and leaned back while staring at the two dramatic couples, his eyes glinting and his lips raised in feigned contempt. Such a big show-off. Hmph. "So it's all over?" Craig said with a scoff, completely amused by the duo's behavior.One was so angry that he didn't even recognize, not to mention greet, his friends, while the other? Let's not even talk about the freezing aura oozing out of him! These two can be really crazy when they separate from each other. The hell did they fight for in the first place?Hayden pressed his lips together, coldly glanced at the annoying brat, and eyed him with irritation. What did Craig mean? Did he mean that Hayden and Zenos should keep fighting?“Wishing this to last longer?" Hayden scowled and held onto Zenos' hand tightly while thinking that all these people who can only speak to their partner and can't touch can be very miserable. Look at this jealous Craig. Hmph. HuffLuckily, he has his Zen!Mason paused his typing and scoff
Upon hearing Hayden's words, an amused smile crept on Zenos' face, and he nodded in agreement. He grabbed the boy's hand and placed his head on the boy's shoulder; he kissed the boy's smooth and pale cheek. "Hm, let's stay at home.” Upon hearing Zenos' words, a smile unconsciously lit up on Hayden's face. However, upon realizing that he had just smiled, Hayden quickly puffed out his cheek and looked away. Huff, that Zenos always knows how to placate him and make him smile so easily. So otherworldly!Zenos got down from Hayden and instead wrapped his hands around the boy's waist and pulled him closer. His eyes were fixated on the boy's lips, and their noses brushed against each other. "Stop holding grudges, young master lazy Hayden." He susurrated in a husky and deep voice. A surge of sweet sensation coursed down Hayden's spine, and his face and ears turned red. His lips subconsciously parted. However, before he could blink, the kiss that Hayden expected on his lips didn't happen
Ring The endless ringing of Hayden’s phone made Hayden groan and turn repeatedly. After a few seconds, he opened his eyes and peered at the phone. After seeing the caller, Hayden grabbed a pillow and used it to cover his ears in ‘frustration.’ Hayden shut his eyes, ignored the call, and let it ring. After a few minutes of contemplation and endless ringing, Hayden picked up the call with a scowl. "What?" he articulated coldly. "Where are you?" Zenos inquired, his voice surprisingly gentle; clearly, he knew Hayden was still annoyed at him. The tides sure turned over!Upon hearing Zenos’s words, Hayden’s expression changed. He puffed out his cheeks, and he bellowed, "You think I don't know that you have men following and narrating my movement to you? You jerk!" He harrumphed coldly and cut off the call. Not up to twelve minutes, a calm-looking Zenos strode into the house. His eyes brushed past Hayden’s friends, and upon seeing that Hayden was absent, he nodded to them in greeting.
Hayden stomped into his mansion, his face reddened and his cheeks puffed out in anger. He clenched his fists, several thoughts pervading his mind. To think Zenos didn't follow him at all! Although Hayden said Zenos shouldn’t follow him, he didn’t expect that Zenos would indeed do as Hayden said. Hmph! Who cares anyway? Does he seem like he cares? No. He didn’t. He wasn’t moved a bit. Not a bit. Unfortunately, Hayden’s increasingly reddened eyes betrayed him. The night started so good and beautiful; how can it end like this? He even said that Zenos should give him a break; what if Zenos indeed does as he says… Hayden’s eyes reddened, and he was on the verge of bursting into tears… The sudden scoff of Mason and his sarcastic voice drifted into Hayden’s ear. "Oh. You remember you still have an apartment and friends here?” Mason chided without taking a glance away from his phone or taking a look at Hayden’s face. In fact, he believed that Hayden was there to visit them. “Stupid.” H
Upon seeing Zenos’s back, Zenos’s subordinate's expression changed instantly. One of them pointed at Zenos’s back. "Boss. You're…" Before the subordinates could let out a word, Zenos’s cold gaze swept past them.The subordinates immediately kept their mouths shut and could only watch Zenos stride past them. As soon as Zenos stepped out of the place, the subordinates’ expressions changed and their faces turned cold. How dare these lowly assassins do something like that? The subordinates inwardly swore to make the assassin's last days on earth a living hell! Zenos strode toward Hayden at a long and fast pace. He grabbed Hayden’s hand and dragged him out of the supermarket. As soon as they arrived in the parking lot, Zenos let go of the boy’s hand and scowled, his heart filled with petrification and heartache. What if he didn’t discover the gun and the bullet met Hayden? What if? The thought is enough to send overwhelming fear coursing through Zenos. "Are you crazy? How can you co