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
Craig jumped up and gnashed his teeth in anger. He directed a sharp glare at Hayden, who had just slammed the door shut, and began to storm down the stairs with a crazy look on his face. Craig shot a cold glare at Hayden. "Damn! Hayden, you killer…""I'm going to cook." Hayden interrupted him coldly and began to make his way toward the kitchen. His expression was chilling to the bone; his body was tall and straight, and his aura was filled with aggression.Prothero took a glance at Hayden before his gaze fell on Simon again. Thinking about how much he had troubled Simon all these days with Simon not saying anything, he felt that Simon was really cute. Hayden was really a cold person. Thankfully, Hayden wasn't Simon.The eyes of Caleb, Mason, Craig, Philip, and Simon popped out in shock. They couldn't help but shiver slightly. Hayden, whose mood had gone haywire, had just announced that he would cook. At this rate, are they sure they won't die?"Sure you're not going to the kitchen to
‘Young Master, there are experienced shadow guards watching over this mansion. They'll notice our presence if we get closer; we can only watch the young master from a distance.’Upon reading the text from his guard, Prothero's brows knitted into a deep frown.Shadow guards are watching over this mansion. Prothero had also noticed them, but he didn't expect them to be that experienced.Who was being watched over by shadow guards—experienced shadow guards that could even threaten his own guards? He really wanted to know.‘Who?’ Prothero typed without watching his steps.‘Young Master Hayden.' The guard quickly typed back.Prothero's brows furrowed in confusion upon hearing Hayden. He suddenly recalled that that angry blond youth who went to the kitchen to cook was called Hayden. Prothero's eyes narrowed immediately, and he texted back. ‘Identity?’‘Secret identity: son of Ethan. None of his friends know, including young master Simon.’Prothero paused upon seeing the reply. son of Ethan?
Happy New Month."So tired." Simon yawned leisurely and stretched his flexible body. He casually strode out of the kitchen after taking off his apron, gloves, and face mask.Three maids walked out of the kitchen toward the dining room, carrying the meals that had just been made by Hayden and Simon.“I'm going to the restroom; I will be back,” Simon announced to the boys, his eyes not falling on Prothero. It was as if he didn't notice Prothero's presence.Prothero immediately stood up to follow Simon.Philip leaned back on the chair and eyed Prothero wickedly. He propped up his head and used his long legs to block Prothero's path. "He just mentioned the restroom," Philip enunciated seriously.Why was this person always interfering in Prothero and Simon's matters? Prothero was so consumed by annoyance that he almost shot a cold glare at Philip.However, he restrained himself, knowing that once he did, Simon would kick him out of the mansion immediately for causing trouble. He lowered hi
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