However, the flames dwindled once again as he set his eyes on Rose’s widened eyes. In the end, he forced out the words, “Looks like I owe you a reward for your hard work.” That was not what he wanted to say! Rose stared expectantly at Jay, not knowing what he was referring to by ‘reward’. “Is there something you want?” Jay took in her eager gaze. She merely lied and said, “I’m merely doing my job, Mr. President. There’s no need for a reward.” Assuming she was avarice, Jay did not beat around the bush. “How about a cash reward?” The glimmer in Rose’s eyes instantly dimmed. Jay frowned. Had she not been short on cash these days? “Don’t need the extra cash?” he asked curiously. Rose nodded. At this, he was internally shocked, ‘Didn’t she tell Empire Without Sunset that she was short on cash?‘Perhaps she has gotten help somewhere else.’ Sera was blunt with her words when she said, “Then why work as a care worker if you don’t need the extra cash?” Rose replied wi
Jay spoke, "Don't worry. I called you here to help the patient with counseling." Rose sighed a breath of relief. However, she then stared agape at Jay a moment later when his words had sunk in. She stammered, "Counseling?"How was she supposed to counsel the patient when she had never studied psychology?Jay nodded. "Is there a problem?"Afraid that offending this divine being meant getting herself fired, Rose had no other option but to brave on. "I can try."Sitting on the chair by the head of the bed, Jay crossed his legs and stared at her with narrowed eyes.Meanwhile, Sera sat at the end of the bed and was ready to gloat in her misery.Cornered on both her sides, Rose felt immensely pressured. She had millions of things to tell her grandfather yet no idea how to say it out at all."Old... Old Master Severe, it's... It's a sunny day today. It’s warm with a light breeze. It's a perfect day for a field trip..." Sera frowned but dared not to speak a word despite her fum
Jay threw Rose's mask into the trash can.Her eyes widened as her gaze followed the falling of the mask, her heart beginning to feel inexplicably empty. Not leaving her any time to dwell in self-pity, Jay spoke, "Come with me.""Where are we going?" She followed him out of the hospital room.A couple of people walked from the opposite direction from time to time in the long corridor.During then, Rose would find herself turning to face the wall, as to avoid others seeing that deformed face of hers. Every time that happened, the corners of Jay's eyes burned. He had brought Rose to the office of a professional therapist.Rose stared at the plate on the door reading 'Psychology’. Immediately, a strong gust of rejection arose and she did not want to enter the room."Why’d you bring me here, Mr. President? I... I’m very mentally healthy."Turning around, he responded, "Old Master Severe is very important to me. It’s in my best interest that you learn as much on the topic of ps
It was the kind of hurt that made it hard to breathe! Exiting the psychology ward, Rose dragged her lifeless body back to the dorms.Josephine looked at Rose. “What’s wrong, Sis Angeline?” Sitting on the bed, Rose hugged her legs to her chest and muttered, “You can’t ever tell your brother about my face, Josie.”The banana in Josephine’s mouth fell onto the ground as guilt overtook her.She had told her brother of Sis Angeline’s marred appearance long ago. Not only had her brother seen it, but he had touched her face too. Josephine asked ruefully, “Why not, Sis Angeline?” “He might not take it well.” Tears fell from Rose’s eyes. Josephine sat limply on the chair… At that moment, she perhaps understood why her ever-so-untouchable brother had shed so many golden tears after setting his eyes on her sister-in-law’s face. His heart must have ached for her! Josephine turned on her laptop and logged in to the game. If Sis Angeline’s biggest worry was of her brother, the
Empire Without Sunset typed into the chatbox, ‘How’d you like to meet up sometime?’Rose stared at the screen in alarm. The prospect of meeting Empire Without Sunset had never crossed her mind. Then...She quickly logged off and buried her head into her pillow. A shred of exasperation flashed in Empire Without Sunset’s eyes as he stared at her gray profile icon. ‘Coward.’ … Rose was in a bad mood. As her ‘escort’, Josephine had put in a ton of work to get that smile back on her face. In addition to picking Rose up from work, she had also bought and delivered 999 roses to the other’s patients. As alluring and gorgeous Josie was in feminine clothing, she also appeared attractive and handsome in masculine clothing. She had ladies swooning over their feet. Donned in a white suit, she walked to and fro inside the medical department as per Rose’s needs, causing the other workers to believe she was Rose’s suitor. With that, rumors about Rose’s love life began to fly ab
Jay’s attractive features darkened further. “People, I want these flowers thrown out.” Jay’s tone was sinister. Suddenly hearing Jay’s voice, Rose shot up in shock. A few handsome-looking men in black suits and sunglasses flooded the room and quickly cleared away the roses fluidly, leaving nothing behind. Rooted in place, tears threatened to fall from Rose’s eyes from how wronged she felt. Jay stared at her, fuming. “Don’t you know some patients could be allergic to flowers?” Rose opened her mouth but remained silent. Why was he picking on her? He was well aware her grandfather was not allergic. “Yes, Sir. I understand. It won’t happen again,” Rose said, whimpering. Seeing as he had once again brought her to tears, Jay felt the flames of frustration lick in his chest. “Who sent them?” he asked coldly. “A friend,” Rose replied. “Boyfriend?” Rose neither nodded nor shook her head. Despite being a girl, Josie went through the trouble of cross-dressing to play
Waking up, Rose realized a horrible truth. She was allergic. “Ah!” The sound of a pig getting slaughtered rang from the bathroom, causing Josephine to fall from the bed in shock. “What happened?” Josie dashed to the bathroom to see Rose’s fair skin dotted with red rashes under her loose collar. It matched the color of her face. Josephine stared in shock. “You’re allergic to pollen?” Rose facepalmed herself. “Rose Loyle’s body is naturally weak. I can’t believe I forgot about it.” Josie immediately walked off to message her brother with her phone. ‘Immediately! Right now! Get rid of your roses!’Receiving such a message early in the morning had Jay’s mood immediately worsen. She had evidently loved the flowers others sent her yet at the same time would sweep his precious flowers out her door. What was the meaning of this? He replied indifferently, ‘Get rid of them yourself.’After a simple breakfast, Jay arrived at the company. Grayson then professionally rela
Jay’s brows furrowed tightly, and Grayson immediately cut to the chase. “Mr. President, the rascal brought Missus to a bar an hour ago.” Flames of fury poured from Jay’s cold eyes. “Damn it!” Standing elegantly, frost oozed off his lithe figure in oppressive waves. The next moment, his long legs marched toward the door. Grayson dared not make a sound as he pondered which side he should stand on. After all, by ending this rascal, the president was bound to have a conflict with the missus. “Janice wishes to see you, Mr. President,” the secretary reported as she panted from running over. This woman was Janice, the Australian contact for the new project between Grand Asia and Australia. “Let her wait.” The secretary replied, “Janice said time is of the essence, Mr. President. She has to catch the flight after negotiating the details with you.” “Tell her my backyard caught fire.” The secretary gaped at him. Grayson waved a hand to dismiss her. “Have her wait a short wh