“You want to measure my strength.” Zenos suddenly sent a punch to his right side, making someone groan. “Useless!” Zenos said, and all Hayden did was grab popcorn while watching the fight. He heard groans. Now, he dunno which is Zenos or his guards. Not up to 10 minutes, the light was turned on, and what Hayden saw shocked him. Zenos knocked 20 of his guards out and not a part of his shirt wrinkled. He didn't even break a sweat. “You?”“Cat got your tongue!” Zenos said and towered over Hayden authoritatively. “I said once it failed, it's no one's fault when I whipped your butt,” Zenos said, and immediately flipped Hayden on his stomach. Hayden was confident before, but now he can't help but gulp in fear. “You… You'll whip my ass?” With that inhumane strength. Dang, he doesn't think he can survive.“You scared?” Zenos chuckled in amusement. Actually, he wasn't a bit surprised because he knew Hayden is very tricky and won't let go easily. “Who's scared?” He said, trying to hide his n
“Hayden!” Andy yelled from downstairs and directly kicked Hayden's bedroom door open. Hayden jolted up from sleep, he looked at his surroundings and he sighed in ultimate relief when he discovered that it wasn't real, it was a dream. Yeah, it was a f*******g nightmare. It's all thanks to Andy that he woke up. Yeah, Andy. Hayden's eyes darkened in anger, it was time to settle Andy's last night's score for ditching him and leaving him at the hand of a certain pervert jerk that's the cause of his nightmare.“You!” Andy was actually annoyed. The person he was worrying about has actually been back and has been sleeping peacefully, while he can't sleep all night and kept thinking of him. To even think that Hayden switched off his phone when he(A) was worried about him(H) while he(A) thought it was that pompous bastard(Z) who stole Hayden away that switched off Hayden's phone. To even think he (A) lost his cool and even spent all night and morning saying offensive words at the man (Z).
Zenos diligently worked on some documents in his study. Suddenly, his phone was barricaded with texts. He sighed and picked up his phone. It was the handiwork of his inquisitive friend, so he directly muted them. He tapped Hayden's photo that was used as Hayden's display picture, Zenos directly saved it, but he was unsatisfied because it wasn't Hayden, it was the mask.'Awake?' his long fingers swiftly wrote and then dropped the phone.Suddenly, Zenos smiled, thinking about all Hayden's cute expressions when Zenos kissed him. The one that interested him the most was the time Hayden tried to escape, but found out that the door was locked. Zenos was originally in the study next door, but he could see all Hayden's actions because of the glass door that connected the rooms. Had it been Hayden was attentive that moment, he could have seen him. Hayden was sometimes unpredictable, which amazes him. Zenos knew he was missing Hayden already, but he couldn't say that on behalf of Hayden beca
“Dang, what a nice sleep, what I need now is a beautiful bath, massage, and a sumptuous 7-star meal!” Hayden said and rubbed his eyes with his fingers. He yawned and stretched happily, but still being careful enough. “Yeah, right? I was waiting for you.” Andy said. “See, your phone is buzzing due to messages.” Andy handed him the phone. Hayden nodded and collected the phone from Andy. He unconsciously looked for someone, and his eyes lit up when he saw the person's texts among the thousands of messages.“Zenos texted.” Hayden then snorted as he read the one-word or less than 5-word sentences. “Cold guy, does he know how to speak long sentences? The wealthy man who speaks coldly, calmly, and doesn't say much.” Andy immediately nodded, “He called me annoying that night, and boom! Many guards surrounded me. Dang, those bodyguards were burly and powerful, I originally thought he was gonna… KKK me that night!”“He dares not,” Hayden said and quickly tapped on Rose's messages. “Waouh, lo
This brother-in-law is really changing their little brother's temperament. Interesting! Jude and David sighed and shook their heads pitifully. This person would never learn!_“How many phones do you have?” Hayden turned to Andy and asked.“Two here bro!” Andy lifted the phones and turned back to ask again. “Why are you asking, though?”“I blacklisted Zenos's number, but why isn't he calling me with another number?” Hayden asked with lost confusion.“Didn't you aim for him not to call you, which is why you blacklisted him in the first place?” Andy questioned.“Well, I was just testing him,” Hayden muttered in dismissal. Andy himself doesn't know why he didn't believe Hayden's words. Why did he keep feeling like something serious is going to happen between the two? “What are you testing?” he asked again. Hayden pouted and threw his phone on the bed due to anger. “I don't know! I'm just playing around with him!” Hayden replied honestly but sounding a bit depressed subconsciously. A
By morning, when the knocked-out CEOs awoke they'd be ruined and because he has every power to back it up, none of them would be able to do anything, and whoever dares to be a little disturbance, he doesn't mind silencing them off. CEO Eric knew everything about his work which is why he doesn't deal with companies bigger than his, nor does he do anything that'll risk revealing his secret. Besides, he mostly works with owners, and he only works with companies with good potential and plans which are quite hard to find. CEO Eric had overlooked the LIVRE company's proposal two times, but the third one caught his eye. He originally wanted to see the owner, but he was instead sent this Anonymous CEO Zed and his friends. Staying anonymous at the company with no one seeing CEO Zed and his friends' faces, it doesn't take a second to know that CEO Zed is one influential person which is the reason he decided to work with them, but now he knew he had made a mistake, he should have really let
“What did you do to him?” Jude asked Zenos again. Addressing Sean with 'him' because he doesn't want anyone to catch their names as the walls have ears. Zenos leaned back and swirls the wine cup in his hand calmly. “Giving him a taste of what he wants!” He replied.“Wicked!” David muttered, downing his drink.“Master!” Xena's greeting interrupted the three.“Him?” Jude asked Xena, already knowing how much Xena liked Sean, which Sean wasn't interested in; which was the reason Zenos gave her the mission for Xena to see if Sean's opinion had changed during her absence. Sean counted Xena as a younger sister, while Xena wished he did take her as a woman. Some years ago, Xena, whose original name was Charmaine, was a shy girl. One day, Charmaine braced herself and confessed her feelings for Sean, but he immediately blew her bubbles by rejecting her and telling her she was just a younger sister to him, and that she should move on because there was nothing possible between them. Charmain
“Now, explain what you meant?” Rory immediately cleaned her tears. Her face softened as she began to explain her views. “Don't Master find it weird that Xena was active tonight? Master has several times in the past called Xena for acting stiff, but tonight she's happily seducing one of the masked men which meant they could be more familiar. Actually, CEO Zed is our top focus tonight, as Xena is the most beautiful lady, her priority should be the anonymous CEO Zed; why would she be seducing CEO Zed's friend instead of CEO Zed himself? Besides, doesn't Master find it odd that CEO Zed only called for Xena among the girls? If that Master was interested in Xena he should have accepted her seduction on the spot but after the proposal, CEO Zed wanted Xena which seems fishy to me. And it was after 30 minutes that Xena came out of the room, which is more than enough time to speak with that Master. And after her discussion, she even approached CEO Zed instead of Master, which is weirder. Nobod
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
“Hayden.” Zenos calmly articulated, while leaning against the car, his arms folded, accentuating his toned muscles and the sun landing on his frame, making everything pale in sight.Once the boy’s green eyes shifted toward Zenos’s car, Zenos raised his right hand and waved at the boy twice before retracting his hand.At the sight of the impeccably handsome Zenos, the students’ attention was grabbed, and their eyes landed on Zenos.Several girls begin to blush shyly while sneaking glances at Zenos as if doing so will grab Zenos’ attention and make him notice them; others begin to whisper to themselves in amazement, completely lovestruck.Upon hearing Zenos’s voice, Hayden’s eyes widened in shock. Zenos is here?Without hesitating, Hayden deserted his group of friends and ran toward Zenos. He only paused when he arrived in Zenos’s presence. Hayden carefully chewed the cookies in his mouth before speaking in happiness, “Zenos, you are here to pick me up?” Immediately, he completed his w
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