“It's okay; you can take your time. I'll be back soon.” Zenos said in a gentle tone and then began to walk towards the door. Hayden immediately sat up, despite the pain that shot down his spine. His face was filled with shock, obviously not believing that Zenos would suddenly leave. Hayden shook his head in sadness, “Don't go!” He stared at Zenos with a sad and helpless expression and muttered pitifully. Zenos took steps toward him and then pecked his lips, saying, “I'm not going. I'll soon be…”“Don't leave!” Hayden jumped on Zenos. Maybe it was due to the previous fight; Hayden never wanted something like that to happen between them again. Seeing Zenos' calm face as he leaves made him remember how Zenos had dumped him on the hospital bed. “Don't leave.” Hayden immediately climbed out of bed, ignoring his aching and painful body.“Hayden,” Zenos called out fearfully. His heart skipped in fear as he watched the boy hold him. He can't fathom how much pain the boy was feeling curre
Hayden suddenly had the feeling that he had been scammed by the previous, always-cool Zenos, and it made him stupefied for a few seconds. Hayden began to feign crying, “Wahh! Where is my previously cool and cold Zenos? This person is surely a wolf in sheep's clothing…” Hayden mumbled with a red face. Zenos smirked at him and arched his eyebrows, “Who planned to eat you until there were no bones left.” Zenos completed, which made Hayden turn red.“Shut up! Shut up!” Hayden yelled in a fluster and threw a couple of pillows at Zenos in feigned anger.Zenos suddenly held Hayden's waist tightly, pulling him closer. He looked deeply into Hayden's eyes as if he was searching for something in those few seconds, which made Hayden clutch his shirt, occasionally taking a nervous gulp. “I…” Before Hayden could finish his words, Zenos lowered his head to kiss Hayden deeply. He smiled when he saw Hayden panting with his face exceptionally red. Zenos chuckled while wondering how he didn't know
Jude was puzzled for a few minutes upon hearing David's words, “Isn't Sean straight?” Jude asked after a few seconds of not being able to hold back. David shrugged nonchalantly. “He was, but now he seems to be wrapped around that boy's finger, just like Zenos is with Hayden. Never mind, my question is, do you know who that boy is…” David asked, but before he could finish his words, Jude interrupted calmly. “The heir of….” David shook his head immediately and said, “No… Not that. That's not what I'm talking about.” “Then what's?” Jude asked. “He's Hayden's close friend,” David informed Jude, which made Jude arch his brows listlessly since he couldn't see the connection. “And…” “Wait!” Jude suddenly sat up, eyes widening in astonishment. He gasped and slapped his lap in excitement when he understood what David was about to say. Sean is in trouble!!! David grinned slyly when he recalled what trouble Sean had placed himself in earlier, “He bragged to Hayden earlier that he'd be
Hayden suddenly recalled something that made him furrow his brows: “Wait… what does Caleb mean that you're the person from last night? Did you meet him last night?” Hayden tilted his neck, his eyes filled with curiosity.Zenos paused for a few seconds. “He saw his friend kissing a man shamelessly while pretending to be drunk,” Zenos explained with a mischievous smirk.Hayden scoffed in reply; obviously, he didn't believe Zenos' words considering that Caleb arrived after he left Zenos, “Be serious.”“That's true.” Zenos shrugged.“What the heck?” Hayden covered his red face; he was deeply embarrassed. What would Caleb think of him and his shameless actions now? But then, Hayden doesn't mind; after all, his relationship will soon come to light, but to think of his brazen actions last night, he almost beat himself up. Well, he'd cover it by being drunk. Zenos seeing Hayden's embarrassed state, couldn't help but wonder if Hayden was embarrassed of his new friends seeing the both of the
“Boohoo. You're so cruel to me. Really cruel to me.” Hayden complained pitifully, but still couldn't help drinking it all under Zenos' fierce gaze.“I'll be back,” Zenos said and stood up after Hayden had finished the drug in his presence. Hayden immediately scoffed at him in reply. He was still holding a grudge against Zenos because he forced him to take so many drugs without sweets to accompany them. Now the bitterness of the drugs was spreading in his mouth. “Whatever.” Hayden snorted and began to play with his phone. After a few minutes, Hayden found playing with his phone boring, so he began to roll around impatiently. Hayden's thought flashed past to his and Zenos's first and second nights, and the difference was clear. Hayden suddenly remembered the blue robe Zenos had promised to give him once they became a couple. “Zenos, where's my blue robe?” Hayden demanded. Zenos walked toward him with a glass of milk in his hand. “It's in the closet,” Zenos said and handed the glass
“Dad, is there anything wrong? Your voice sounded different.” Although Ethan's voice showed his excitement, Hayden could notice the trace of tiredness in his father's voice, which made him begin to worry. Ethan pursed his lips upon hearing Hayden's words. Even though he tried to hide the trace of distress in his voice, Hayden was still able to notice it. “It's nothing,” Ethan replied to him with a light smile. Hayden couldn't help thinking that something was wrong with the company and that his father was trying to hide it in order not to make him worry. “Dad, stop hiding from me. I'm not a young boy anymore.” Hayden said in a mischievous, cute, young voice, which made his parents laugh slightly. “Go on.” Zenni mouthed to Ethan, which made him nod. Ethan sighed and decided to tell Hayden as he wanted. After all, Hayden isn't a young boy, as he claimed. Moreover, Hayden would be the owner of the company soon and the next patriarch of the family, so the best thing is to start in
“Who's at the door?” Zenos strode over. He was in black pants that accentuated his long legs and an open robe that gave people the chance to peek at the toned 8 packs. Zenos heard Hayden's little argument, which made him walk over. Hayden and Xena immediately stood away from each other when they heard Zenos approaching. It was as if they weren't the arguing duo a few seconds ago. “Big brother Zenos, I have the documents ready,” Xena said calmly as Zenos walked over with his chest bare. Hayden frowned in displeasure upon seeing Zenos' naked chest. He swept his eyes over Xena's face, only to see that she didn't look at Zenos the way a woman would look at a man. Still, Hayden wasn't the one to believe something was true or not because of a one-time sign. Hayden immediately collected the document from Xena and handed it to Zenos. “Go inside, quickly,” Hayden said and pushed Zenos back. He quickly closed the door, so Xena wouldn't be able to take a peek at Zenos' amazing body. After al
“We don't know who that person is, but we all need to be alert.” “Maybe we haven't eliminated the incident from that year completely.” Harvey Schaeffer said, which made everyone's expression change. Everything fell silent until Ethan said with a solemn voice, “It could be. The safety of ours and the generation should be extra tight from now on.” Ethan muttered, which made everyone agree in the affirmative because they didn't know what that person planned to do or when he'd be carrying out his plans.“Ethan. I'm glad that you're back.” Zeke Édouard said with a smile, which made Ethan scoff in annoyance before cutting off the call. Zeke Édouard's expression changes to a sad one: “His little boy took his character. Back then…” Zeke Édouard suddenly sighed upon remembering the past. “It still hurts to think that Hayden is dead.”____“I'll like you to bathe me.” Hayden hugged Zenos from behind while his hand fondled the man's sturdy abs. He smiled to himself and suddenly huffed in fake
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