Grayson sat across the father-daughter duo.Baby Zetty noticed Grayson and immediately called out sweetly, “Good day to you, Uncle.”Grayson was so startled that his jaw almost fell to the floor. ‘What is this… Perhaps the Ares family’s gene finally mutated itself?’The highly cold, domineering genes that were unapproachable had finally mutated into something more humane.“Baby Zetty, did you grow up eating sweets? Why are you so adorably sweet?” Grayson was utterly charmed by Baby Zetty that he could not help but reach out and rub Zetty’s hair.Jay’s murderous glare shot onto Grayson’s hand.“Take it away, your hands are dirty.”Grayson felt a stab!“I just washed my hands, Mr. Ares.”“Stay away from my Baby Zetty.”Zetty looked at the aggressive Jay and the pitiful Grayson. Suddenly, she reached out and placed Grayson’s hand on her head.Jay, “...” ‘Is she doing this to go against him?’Grayson, “...” ‘Why is this kid so cute?’Baby Zetty preached at Jay, “It’s wrong for
Swallow City, at the Severe family’s courtyard.The architecture style had the courtyard houses closely overlap one another. The ancient tree reached high to the sky as vines climbed on the black railings inlaid with iron and stone. The bougainvillea flowering season was at its most exuberant, and as far as eyes could see, the ribbons of red flowers were winding away. Other than the bougainvillea flower belts, the courtyard was filled with the autumn breeze. The fallen leaves were withered, and the fallen yellow leaves on the ground exuded a decadent atmosphere.The Severe family was once infinitely beautiful—Just like the scenery in this courtyard. From their oh-so colorful state into plain bleakness, the sight of it would render one to sigh.Outside the heavy vermilion gate stood a delicate and dashing youngster. She had almond-shaped eyes and wheat-colored skin tone. There was a mole on the corner of her lip, and she had a beautiful straight nose.The person was none other tha
Rose stared at him in a daze. Was this the same refined father who was in her memory?After not seeing him for a few years, he had grown older. He was less than 60 years old, yet he appeared to be in his 70s.George walked toward the leather sofa and sat down slowly. He pointed toward the sofa on the other side and said to Rose, “Come and sit.”Rose chose to sit down on the sofa beside him instead, which was the closest to George’s seat.George instructed Anne, “Bring some beverages for our guest.”Anne snorted coldly. “Dear, we don’t have anything good at home to serve the guest.”Rose immediately uttered, “Plain water will do.”Thus, Anne went on to pour a cup of water for Rose while she babbled endlessly, “If it weren’t for my children, we wouldn’t even be able to afford to pay for plain water. Hmph. Where’s that darling son and daughter of the Severe family? How could they be unreliable during critical times?”George’s aged face immediately turned gloomy as he spat out, “Wi
Rose’s eyes shone brightly as stars, her eyes burning with unwavering faith. “No, you have to.”George’s eyes were bloodshot, and his scarlet pupils showed his unparalleled anger. “Ange Lin, I don’t care who you are. And I don’t want to know who instructed you to come here, but you will leave here immediately!”Rose heaved a helpless sigh.It seemed that the name ‘Ange Lin’ was counterproductive.Her father suspected that her motives for approaching him were impure instead.She had to find ways to dispel his apprehension.Thus, she started making a strange movement. She pulled George’s hand out and curled his middle finger. Then, she wrapped his other four fingers with her slender hand and left only the tip of his fingers exposed. It was a game of guessing where the middle finger would be that she and her father used to play when she was young.George’s eyes widened bewilderedly as he stared at her in a daze!Rose looked at him earnestly and piously. “Severe Enterprises is on
“Furthermore, the company’s intranet was shared with the mid-level management office… If I’m not mistaken, there’s a traitor in your company’s cybersecurity department…”George appeared relatively calm. When Rose covered the screen to turn and look at him, she heard him sigh softly.It was evident that he had already known the cause of Severe Enterprise's demise.“You do know your stuff.” George serenely commended her.Rose did not utter a word and quietly waited for his next sentence.However, George did not have enough trust in her and merely said indifferently, “Severe Enterprise and Imperial Capital’s Bell Enterprises were overlapping in our original business scope. It led to fierce competition between the two companies. In the past, when our Old Master Severe was still around, Bell Enterprises did not dare to brazenly go against us due to the old man’s prestige. But after Old Master Severe got sick, Bell Enterprises had unbridledly snatched countless customers from Severe Ent
A BMW X3 was driving on Swallow Capital’s expressway. As she approached Imperial Capital’s toll gate, Rose, who was in the driver’s seat, slid down the car window and looked at the misty cliff outside.Fate was a miraculous thing. Angeline died there seven years ago. Yet, the heavens showed pity for her soul and attached her onto Rose’s body so that she would go on living.Seven years later, Rose changed her name to Ange Lin to fulfill Angeline’s lifelong mission.In Imperial Capital.It was early evening when the hazy dusk of twilight was unfolding magnificent imagery. Inside the Ares’ Celestial Clubhouse where the Ares’ second branch family had taken over, Jacob Ares’ son, Jean, showed up here almost every night. He lived a life of drunkenness with a group of friends.Rose drove the BMW straight into the parking lot of the clubhouse and slid the window down. There was a cigarette in her mouth as she supported herself on the car window, looking at the entrance of the clubhouse.
Jean laughed uninhibitedly. “Thanks for the reminder. But, it’s hard to find such a fine specimen on this planet. Tonight, I’d rather sacrifice two of my kidneys to indulge myself with this beauty.”Rose was utterly disgusted that her delicate face was distorted. She stared at Jean as she hugged herself in self-defense.“Master Jean, I’m not selling myself. I’m here to talk business.”Jean was not one to force someone to do the things they refused. As such, he merely showed her a gesture. “Then, you may go ahead and leave. I’ll write off that project cooperation.”Rose was placed in a difficult situation.Jean raised Rose’s chin and said, “Reluctant to leave? Then just serve me obediently!”Jay glanced at Rose contemptuously and shook his head before leaving.Baby Zetty suddenly turned and looked at Rose who was behind her.Jay stretched out his hand to cover Baby Zetty’s eyes. “Unsuitable for children.”Baby Zetty’s voice seemed to be coming from a knowing place. It was low a
As if struck by thunder, Rose was scorched on the outside yet tender on the inside.If she had not pretended to be a man, she would have never known that Jay would have such an acquired taste.“What’s your name?” Jay’s gaze fell on her ear piercings, and a smile appeared in his eyes.“Ange Lin.”“Ange Lin?” ‘Angeline?’Jay smiled even wider. “Nice name.”Then, his pliers-like hand squeezed her chin forcefully. “Tell me, what business do you have with Jean Ares?”Rose was forced to look up at him. When she saw the indignation in the man’s eyes, Rose shivered in fear.“I wanted to borrow one of Celestial Films’ currently popular movie stars, Flora—“ Rose was barely done with her sentence before she was interrupted by Jay’s impatient voice. “Do it with me. How about it?”Rose blushed at his words. ‘Can this guy carefully choose his words so that others won’t misunderstand him?’“Sir Ares, you don’t seem to have the authority to manage Celestial Media!” Rose only spoke facts. T