As she walked out of Fragrant Vessel Court, Rose looked at the wet asphalt road and back at her long dress. A trace of struggle streaked across her brows. Jay walked in front of her and bent down. “Come, I’ll carry you.”Her eyes dilated. Although the dress was precious, it would take an exceptional someone to ride on Sir Ares’ back!“Sir Ares, I think I’ll walk on my own,” she said as she lifted her dress, revealing her snow-white calves. “Get on.” His voice became slightly colder. Rose was bewildered. What was wrong with this guy? Why were his actions so hard to read these days?Left with no other choice, she slowly climbed onto his back, unsure where to place her hands. When Jay stood up, she rocked back and forth. “Hold on to me,” Jay commanded.Rose then carefully put her hands on his shoulders.He wore a very formal suit today with an ocean-blue shirt buttoned to the top, a gray striped tie, and a tailor-made limited edition black suit. It was his most common loo
Rose’s eyes gaped wide as she exclaimed, ‘He’s that childish?’He should just change his name to Baby Jay then!At the entrance of the clubhouse, tens of bodyguards clad in uniform with rifles in their hands stood orderly on either side of the huge door. “Wow, the allurement of uniforms.” Rose stuck out her tongue playfully.Jay gave her a cold stare.Immediately, she replied with sincerity, “They look really good!”He pulled her close and said, “From now on, you’re not allowed to leave my sight.”“Then, what about when I want to use the restroom? Does Sir Ares want to follow me into the ladies?”Irritated, he retorted, “You’ll follow me into the gents.”Rose, “...”As they entered the clubhouse, Rose was amazed by the number of people it could accommodate.Roman pillars made out of white marble filled the area, and on the walls were life-like sculptures. There were countless arches and chandeliers. This place lived up to its name, the England Clubhouse. Even though there
“Xavier Ares!”Jay asked casually, “Who is he?”Furious, John scolded, “You have no heart! How many brothers and sisters in the Ares family can you actually name?”He replied coldly, “Can you not leave me hanging like this?”John then said, “He’s the son of your third uncle’s second wife. He had polio when he was a kid, has a bad leg, and was mentally challenged since birth. As for yesterday’s fire, every normal person would have escaped immediately. It was only that poor cripple who died in the flames.”After hearing this piece of news, Jay sank into deep thought. “Mm, he’ll make a good chess piece.”“Chess piece?”“Regarding his death, someone will seek justice for him. If it was an outsider, then the Ares family will have to pay a fortune in compensation. However, since he’s a member of the Ares family, there’ll be a specific way to go about that compensation.”John was confused by what Jay just said.Looking heartbroken, Jay continued, “These interloping women would actual
Rose said naturally, “Although you Ares family members aren’t lacking in any material wealth, a small gift represents my sincerity! If we were outside, maybe I could still buy calligraphy or art for Old Master Ares—”“Follow me.”Jay brought Rose up to the art room on the third floor of the clubhouse, laid out some papers and pens, and said, “I suppose you can start preparing your gift now?”Pointed at her nose while staring at him, Rose asked, “You want me to draw something as a gift for Old Master Ares’ birthday?”He nodded in response.She did not know whether to laugh or cry. “One, I’m not an artist. Two, I’m not a calligrapher. My drawings and calligraphy are not of any value. Old Master Ares will have my gift thrown out the door.”“Who dares to touch you while I’m around?”Hearing this, she sat before the drawing board and pondered for a long while. Finally, she came up with a poetic birthday wish.“Sir Ares, is this suitable as a gift?”Jay looked at the calligraphy and
Jay was the eldest grandson, so he pulled Rose over to wish Old Master Ares. “Your grandson wishes you a happy birthday, Grandpa. I hope the coming years will bring you more happiness and health.”Rose bit the bullet and said, “I wish you a blessed birthday, Old Master Ares. May you and your family be blessed with good health all year long!”When the emcee walked down to receive the gift, Rose hesitated to hand it over.Jay gave her a look while Rose stared back at him vengefully, whispering, “Didn’t you say that Old Master Ares wouldn’t open gifts?”“Mm, I meant gifts from outsiders,” Jay said proudly.She wanted to cry but found no tears.God damn it, this b*stard was too good at dismissing people.Under the glaring eyes of onlookers, Rose had no choice but to present her gift. Hanging her head low, she anticipated the voices of mockery.Old Master Ares opened up the gift box and unfurled the scroll.The ink was not dry yet, so his hand was accidentally stained with a bl
Rose said hurriedly, “I don’t mind being humiliated, just give me money and shame me! The more the better!”Jay burst out laughing. “Little miser.”He removed a credit card from his suit pocket and handed it to Rose. “Take this!”“Sir Ares, does this even have money in it?” She thought that cash was more substantial.Jay’s face darkened. All of his liquidated assets were in there and here she was, suspecting that it was empty.“Go find out yourself,” he said coldly. Then, Rose happily put it away.Glancing over to her, he asked, “When I gave you money back then, why’d you refuse?”She replied proudly, “That was different. Back then, you wanted me to trade my kids, so of course I wouldn’t do that. Today, I’m selling off my calligraphy. Moreover, that calligraphy is worthless, so why won’t I sell it?”Smiling, he said, “Not bad. At least clean money is important to you.”“Of course.”Suddenly, a shriek of horror came echoing from outside the doors!“My son died a horrible de
The third lady and the woman in black feuded fiercely and violently.Jay’s brows furrowed out of irritation.Rose looked at Jay, as if celebrating this disaster. “Sir Ares, I heard that the Ares family matters are now yours to settle. Surely a man like you who’s unfamiliar with women has no idea how to handle situations like this? Why don’t you call me ‘Big Sis’ and I’ll fix this for you?”Jay, “...”When she saw that he was reluctant, she blew her own horn and said, “I’m a seasoned veteran when it comes to love. If I help you, all you have to do is give me some money!”“Tell me then, just how seasoned are you?”“I’ve been in love for 17 years. You tell me just how seasoned am I.”Jay smiled till traces of it could be seen in his eyes. 17 years… Did that mean she had loved other men before?“I’ve no money left!” Jay replied.After giving his card to her, he was broke.Rose turned down her offer faster than she could turn a page of a book. “Then you’ll have to deal with this y
Rose looked at him timidly. “I want to help her seek justice!”Scowling, Jay said, “Does this mean that you’re going against me?”Rose was adamant. “Yes!”Snickering, he asked, “What are you going to do to defy me?”She replied, “You’re belittling me? Haven’t you heard that bugs with 100 legs never die?”Jay scoffed back at her. “You have only two legs, though. That’s far from 100!”Rose, “...”Damn it, he was being this shameless. This guy was not half bad himself.“Sir Ares, you were being tyrannical,” Rose retorted. “Rose, you’re very naughty today…” Jay’s expression darkened. “You Areses are not short on cash anyway, so just give her some money and maybe she’ll feel better.”“This is not an issue of money.”“You’re just being stingy!”Jay, “...”How had he left her with such a bad impression of him?As the doors of the elevator opened, Zayne and Josephine walked out.Rose leaned her back against the wall and puffed her cheeks, her heaving chest making her look lik