Chapter 179

Jay warned Jenson by darting him a stern glance. This kid was living off him while helping others in secret. He had promised not to interfere in his relationship, so why was he standing on Baby Robbie's side to go against him now?

Rose was poking her bagel with her head lowered, pretending not to hear her son making attempts to encourage Jay to pursue her.

She knew even without looking that Jay must look terribly sullen right now.

"Rose..." Jay's faint voice rang out like an enchanting spell.

Rose's hand that was holding the bagel dropped on the table with a thud. Jay frowned. Was she just so afraid of him?

"What grudges do you bear against Stephanie Stevens?" Jay had yet to lose his temper even after she had repeatedly made mistakes. Instead, he was changing the subject and questioning her in an exceedingly steadfast tone.

Rose put down her cutlery and protested in a whisper. "Sir Ares, I may not be a 100 dollar bill that everyone likes, but that isn’t enough reason for me to g