After the gown was delivered, Rose looked at the exquisitely crafted box and was suddenly dumbfounded.It was a limited edition Milan HY that would cost roughly ten grand.She would never be able to afford the damages if she accidentally soiled or damaged it.“I think it’s better to forget about it, Sir Ares. The gown is way too costly.”Jay stared at her with his eagle eyes. “How do you know it’s expensive?”Rose realized later that she had exposed something she should not have.“I guessed it,” she replied with a guilty conscience.The doubts in Jay’s eyes grew stronger, and the gaze he shot at Rose became somewhat more profound.“It’s not exorbitant. And it’s for you.”Rose looked at him in amazement.‘This fellow is willing to give me such an expensive gown? Perhaps the dress inside the crafted box isn't original?’Rose gently and cautiously opened the box. This gown’s gift box was ridiculously luxurious, even the pushbuttons were made of pure white gold.She was very fa
The Rolls-Royce was parked right by the door. When Rose stretched her hand out to open the door, Jay, who was rarely gallant, had extended his arms as well. Then, the two’s hands fell on the handlebar simultaneously.Rose immediately retracted her hand and looked at Jay as she trembled.‘Is he trying to open the door for me?’She denied the notion right after. This fellow was someone out of touch with reality and was a business tycoon. ‘Why would he open the car door for a nonentity?’Jay saw how defensive she got and felt somewhat frustrated.He had stood by the door for a long time, but Rose merely stared at him blankly. She was afraid to get inside the car without his permission.Jay’s hand was stuck on the handle for quite some time before he spat, “Get in.” His deep voice was blended with a hint of exasperation.Rose was dumbfounded once more.‘So he really wants to open the door for me? What’s up with the sudden sense of chivalry?’She scooted herself into the car, and J
The gown was dragged across the ground, sweeping it as she walked. Jay looked on as she left in pique and let out a smirk.Grayson felt distressed about the ten grand evening gown being hauled that way. ‘It was indeed destined to be laid to waste.’There was a smile in Jay’s eyes when he said, “Only a woman without vanity will trample on the good stuff I’ve given in such a way.”Grayson grew petrified as he froze.‘Is Mr. Ares boasting about Rose Loyle?’Why did it suddenly feel like the whole time he helped Mr. Ares out in mistreating Rose would turn out to be a self-inflicted sin and he would not live to survive it?He could merely hope that it was an illusion. Once Rose entered the banquet’s entrance, she immediately attracted everyone’s attention.Her beauty was extraordinarily exquisite, and the evening gown she wore helped her stand out from the crowd.Rose became the focal point of the whole venue without her realizing it. Her gaze merely scanned through the crowd for
Josephine’s gaze was fixed on Rose and Jay’s matching outfit. She quickly exclaimed, “You guys are wearing a couple's costumes. Are you Jay’s dancing partner today?”Rose was about to explain, but Jay extended his large pincers-like hands and grasped her wrist. He spun her to the side and strictly warned in a whisper, “The Bell and Ares are trying their best to make Josephine and Sean’s marriage happen. It’d be better if you don’t mention anything about being Sean’s dancing partner, Rose Loyle.”Rose had an embarrassing realization. If Josephine and Sean were a pair, it would be inappropriate to be Sean’s dance partner.When Jay noticed Rose’s awkward comprehension, the corners of his sexy and charming lips made a melodious arc.Josephine was still waiting for Rose’s reply, so Rose plucked up her courage to link arms with Jay. Then, she returned to Josephine’s with a smile. “Yeah.”Josephine immediately showed a beaming smile. “Big Bro, Sister-in-law, you guys look so good togethe
He initially had planned to change his outfit but could not get his hands on the key to the fitting room. Hence, he could only return without success.Josephine said somewhat enthusiastically, “I’m sorry, Sean. It seems like your dancing partner was taken away by my brother. To express my apologies, I can be your temporary dancing partner… If you don’t mind.”Sean gave it a thought and nodded. “Alright.”When Josephine and Sean walked toward the venue, they immediately collided with Jay and Rose. Jay took his undeserved gain for granted when he said, “Sean Bell, red really does suit you.”Sean had no choice but to suffer in silence. There was a bitter taste in his mouth.“Rose, don’t forget your agreement to dance with me.” Sean looked at Rose with a smile, his tone gentle.Jay watched as the two openly ‘flirted’ right in front of him, and there was a glimpse of an evil sneer in his eyes. ‘Don’t dream about it!’Sean picked up the red wine in his hand and raised a glass to Ros
Jay was allergic to alcohol, hence his lips barely touched any.However, he deliberately went and greeted everyone and did not refuse anyone who toasted to him. Rose had no choice but to step forward for Jay and drink his share for him.Consequently, Rose ended up losing track of how many glasses of wine she had drunk. Her stomach was overwhelmed by the amount of liquid, and she started feeling sick. Finally, she conceded and asked Jay for help.“I can’t drink anymore, Sir Ares.” She clutched onto her stomach with a pale face. Sweat was oozing out of her forehead.Jay looked at her increasingly sick expression, and his eyes were cold. The tone he used was even colder. “You’re oh-so capable, aren’t you? You even drank 12 glasses of liquor!”It was a powerless mocking for the resentment he felt.‘Why’d you have to drink this much when you can’t actually withstand it?’Fortunately, she was with him today. If it were any other hypocrite with a lustful scheme, how could she protect h
‘Why’d I help bully Rose in the past?’Inside the villa, the three little buns had each climbed up their beds to sleep.Jay hugged Rose straight into his room. The moment he placed her on the bed, Rose suddenly opened her wistful eyes. Jay pulled a stool over and sat in front of her. He warned her in a serious tone, “Remember this, Rose. Your limit is at most six glasses, and you were drinking red wine that was below room temperature.”He thought that she was awake and sober, but after looking at him in a daze for a long time, she reached out her hand and stroked his face.“Jaybie!” she called out softly.Jay was so petrified that he froze like a statue.Only his Angeline would call him that.Even Josephine dared not call him that.“Are you Angeline?” He suppressed his excitement while waiting for her to answer him.They did say that alcohol was truth serum. Would she tell him now?She burst into tears and cried as she pushed him away. “Why do you have to bully me? And afte
“Rose Loyle!”Rose was about to reach for the door when she heard Jay’s languid voice that drew her back in. “You slept with me, and now you want to run?”Rose turned around and shrank her neck like an ostrich. Her voice was slightly trembling. “It wasn’t on purpose, Sir Ares!”Jay opened the bedding, and his legs loomed under the bathrobe. He walked to Rose’s side and pushed the door panel with one hand.The door was then automatically locked. Rose felt like she was a bird in a cage. Then, she thought about how he retaliated after sleeping with him for the first time. She was afraid it would be impossible to escape this time around.“I’m sorry, Sir Ares. I went over my limits last night.” Rose was choking back tears at this point.“Rose Loyle.” Jay lifted her chin. He forced her to stare into his stern, solemn eyes.“From now on, you’re not allowed to drink.” He gritted his teeth.“Why not?” In fact, Rose wanted to ask him, ‘Why does it matter to you whether I drank or not?’