“You’re a coward, Zetty. You’re someone who refuses to face reality or confront a problem. You’ve thoroughly humiliated your parents, and you’re not worthy of being Jay Ares’ daughter.”Boye stood up and walked toward the house in a fit of rage.Baby Zetty’s tears started flowing down her cheeks. “I’m not a coward,” she said while gritting her teeth.Boye came to the kitchen, and when her partner saw her, he merely heaved a sigh.“Weren’t the things you said to her a bit too harsh?”Boye’s eyes appeared reddened at the moment. “Don’t you think I feel heartbroken for my own great-granddaughter? But she’s still a descendant of the Boyes. If she doesn’t get stronger, how will she deal with those difficulties and obstacles in the future?”“You’ll have to be patient and persuade her one step at a time.”“You said it yourself that we’re running out of time.”No one had ever used such vicious language to belittle Baby Zetty before.These words aroused Baby Zetty’s unreconciling stu
“Grandpa Jacob, weren’t you the one who hired Madam Nephele as your tool to deal with me?” Jenson asked gloomily.Jacob looked extremely wronged. “How could you question me, Jens? I swear I had no idea about Nephele’s real identity. If I had known about her secret, I wouldn’t have been bold enough to bring her back to Tourmaline Estate from the start!”Jenson asked, “Can you tell me how you met each other?”Jacob answered, “19 years ago, she came to my office to apply for the secretary position. She was not only beautiful but was also an efficient and quick-witted worker, so I chose her as my private assistant. After spending a long time together, we grew fond of each other and that was when I made her my woman. It was only until you became the head of the Ares family and announced that all Ares family’s mistresses could move into Tourmaline Estate that she came here and started living in Mammoth Courtyard.”Jacob led Jenson to Mammoth Courtyard.Madam Nephele was nowhere to be se
Jenson eyed him skeptically. “Do you really not know about Madam Nephele’s identity?”Jacob replied, “I don’t.”Jenson let out a slight smile. “You do look like you’re unaware of this, Grandpa Jacob. However…”Jenson’s gaze shifted to the renovated compartments in the basement and asked, “Do you not know about these renovated compartments either, Grandpa Jacob?”Jacob was startled for a moment before shaking his head hard.“I don’t.”Jenson said, “No one is allowed to renovate Tourmaline Estate in private. If you wanted to renovate this place, you’d need to get permission from the head of the household. Do you know what sort of punishment you’ll receive if someone from Mammoth Courtyard breaks the rules?”“I do. It’s just a punishment, isn’t it? If anyone renovates the basement, they’ll have to pay a 500,000 dollar fine…”Jenson sneered and teased, “Are you very familiar with the rules, Grandpa Jacob? I wonder if you can recite the other rules?”There was a flash of panic in J
Jens sat elegantly on a chair next to Julia and picked up the cup of coffee that the servant served. He took in the aroma of the light coffee and felt refreshed.He then took a sip, tasting the premium coffee as it left a lingering fragrance in his mouth.“This is good coffee, Aunt Julia. Château de Selene’s coffee could never compare to yours,” Jenson said meaningfully.Julia flushed a little and stuttered, “Your parents lead a frugal life. You know that my father loves these things.”Jenson smiled lightly. “Don’t be nervous. Everyone knows that the second family is wealthy.”Julia could sense Jenson’s ulterior motives for coming to Starry Residence and looked vigilantly at him. “What are you doing here in Starry Residence, Jens?”Jenson said, “I’m here to tell you that your mother is sick. Do you know about that?”Julia replied, “I do. Thanks to those mistresses.”Having said that, Julia glared resentfully at Jenson again. “I don’t understand. Why didn’t you learn from your f
Jay nodded. “How do you want me to help you?”Jenson looked awkward. “Daddy… I need Mommy to visit Madam Charlotte in my place.”Jay was so astonished that he turned around, looking at Jenson with a puzzled gaze.Jenson explained quickly, “Don’t worry, Daddy. Baby Robbie and I will sneak under Madam Charlotte’s bed beforehand, and when Mommy goes in, I’ll get Sis Andy and Sis Roxie to go with her to make sure she’s safe.”Jay knew Jenson’s intention for doing so. It would probably be difficult to determine if Madam Nephele had replaced Madam Charlotte just by seeing her face alone, so Jenson needed to sound her out through conversation to detect anything suspicious.Jenson was a boy and a junior. There was simply no justifiable reason for him to visit Grandma Charlotte.Angeline was the best candidate.Jenson was fully prepared to ensure Angeline’s safety. Yet even so, how could Jay possibly allow Angeline to take the risk?Jenson said, “I’ll think of another way if you don’t
Jacob asked suspiciously, “Why is he here at this hour?”Jacob had no choice but to greet Grand Old Master Ares at the door.Mammoth Courtyard’s front door.Despite walking over with a smile, Jacob voiced out the doubts he had in his heart, “Father, JJ, why are you here?”Grand Old Master Ares said, “Tourmaline Estate is in disharmony recently. I can’t feel at ease, so I brought JJ over to patrol. I just arrived at Mammoth Courtyard when I heard Julia’s cries. My hearing isn’t as good anymore but I heard Julia saying someone was transferring out the assets. What’s going on?”Jacob’s back was drenched in sweat as he said, “Oh Dad, don’t listen to the crap Julia says. Her mother is sick and has left her out in the cold. That’s why she’s saying all these heartless things out of anger.”Julia muttered, “I’m not saying these things out of anger. I heard that Mom transferred out the assets…”Grand Old Master Ares asked, “How’s your wife feeling?”Jacob sighed. “Sigh, her illness came
The longer Angeline spent in there, the more uneasy he would feel.Angeline muttered to herself and wondered if she could sound Madam Charlotte out in just five minutes.“Angeline…” Jay put Angeline’s hand on his chest. She could feel his heart drumming wildly.Was this brat using this method to act like a spoiled child in front of her?“Okay, okay, five minutes,” Angeline said.Jay grinned from ear to ear, and without warning, he planted a kiss on Angeline’s bare forehead.“Love you.”Angeline flushed with embarrassment before turning around and entering the room with the servant with her head dropped low.Jay stood at the door like a wooden puppet.When Jenson and Baby Robbie heard Daddy saying honeyed words to Mommy, their faces broke out in a grin.Daddy, the imposing man with a gigantic stature that resembled a divine being, actually knew how to act like a spoiled child in front of Mommy?The servant brought Angeline to Madam Charlotte’s bed. The room might be pitch-bla
Jenson stepped out from behind the wardrobe while Baby Robbie climbed out from under the bed. Jenson stroked his chin and pondered, saying, “Weird. Why didn’t Grandma Charlotte say anything?”Baby Robbie replied, “She’s probably mortally ill.”“Would you choose to be a mute when you’re mortally ill?”Baby Robbie quickly imagined himself at the brink of death and said relentlessly, “I won’t. I still have many things to say to you guys as well as some secrets. I will definitely tell it all to you before I die…”Jenson looked at him in astonishment. “What secrets?”Realizing that he had spilled the beans, he quickly changed the subject. “Ahah! Are you cursing me, Jens?”“I mean if…” Jens said.Baby Robbie shrugged. “I was saying if too…”Jens stopped asking.Suddenly, there were rushed footsteps approaching the room. Jenson and Baby Robbie leaped out the window and escaped.Jay and Angeline came to Mammoth Courtyard’s living room and spoke a few words to Jacob before Jay found a