It stuck out like a sore thumb.Jay walked toward it, reached out, and knocked on the gypsum wood. The knocking sound echoed from its hollow interior. Jay forcefully pushed against it and the gypsum wood slid to the side.There was another layer of the wall, but it was sealed up with phoebe zhennan wood, so it looked very sturdy.Between the inner and outer layers of the wall was a path. It was pitch-black inside.Jay turned on the torch on his phone and went inside to walk along the path. He saw that the path was made up of steps like a stairway, each step no wider than thirty centimeters. A normal person would not be able to go through it.Jay’s face paled a little. The strands of hair in his hand burned like they would consume him in its flames.Tempest found the chestnut-colored hair in that path. Could it be that she lived there?Could she be considered a normal person, then?“Mr. President.” Tempest’s voice rang out of nowhere.Jay slowly turned around.Tempest watched
Jay had a dream.He dreamt of the day Angeline turned 18. She had worn a white dress. She was young, yet she wanted to resemble an adult. With a hairpin on her head, she also wore large, diamond earrings. Although her look was old-fashioned, his 26-year-old self could not resist it.She was elegantly beautiful, grandiosely beautiful, and bewitchingly beautiful.At night, she had run into his room, took off her earrings, hairpin, and even undid the buttons of her dress.Jay grabbed her hand and chastised her, “What are you going to do?”“I’m an adult now. I can do it with you…”“Shameless.” His mouth said no, yet his body was slowly heating up.Angeline was rebellious since she was young. The more he pushed her away, the more initiative she took. Her laugh was mischievous yet charming. “Darling, you’re lying. You want it!”She closed in on him step by step until she pressed herself against him.His gaze went from her pure, flawless face to her cute, bare feet.He was stunned b
“I’m begging you. Come back, please?”A surprised look surfaced underneath Sera’s eyes. Rose Loyle was Angeline Severe?“Baby, don't you want me anymore? You really don’t want to come back anymore?“Don’t leave me behind.”His voice became weaker and weaker, his tears trickling down onto Sera’s face.A sinister look emanated from Sera’s eyes.Angeline was not dead after all?This meant that she managed to get a happy ending with Jay?Angeline looked at the suddenly motionless man. When she saw his tear-stained face, she became green with envy.Jay Ares would never show his soft side to the rest of the world.As she recalled, he was always cool-faced and cold-hearted. He was the Hades of the business world who disliked getting close with people.As she recalled, his hands were stained with blood.Why was he so gentle toward Angeline and Angeline only?Her hand found the button on Jay’s white shirt.Downstairs, Jenson and Baby Robbie came running into the house.Jenson f
“Angeline, let's get married. I don’t want to wait for even a moment longer," Jay muttered in agony.Jenson rolled his eyes at Baby Robbie. “You heard that. The girl that Daddy likes was Angeline. Before Mommy came back, Daddy seemed to think about Angeline every day. He drew her portraits and listened to her songs. Whenever he thought of Angeline, Daddy would laugh happily.”A look of dismay surfaced on Baby Robbie’s face. “So Daddy likes Angeline that much. Then won’t our mommy be pitiful…”Jenson was speechless. “Mommy isn't pitiful. At least Daddy hid his love for Angeline for Mommy. In fact, Daddy treated Mommy quite well, actually.”At that moment, they heard Jay mumble again, “I don’t care if you’re Rose Loyle or Angeline Severe, all that matters is that you're you. What your name is and what you look like, I care for none of those. I just miss the carefree times that we had together very much. Come back, please?”Jenson’s eyes were wide open.Baby Robbie was confused. “Da
Jay also noticed that something had happened to him. He looked at both his sons with suspicion and asked, “What are the both of you doing here?”Baby Robbie was straightforward and promptly replied, “Daddy, if we weren't here, you might have been…”Jenson stepped on Baby Robbie’s foot, so he kept his silence.Jenson said, “Daddy, Baby Robbie and I were thirsty, so when we saw Sera getting some fruits for you, we came over as we wanted some as well.”“Sera?” Jay’s eyes froze.Her again?Both times he dreamed of dreams like that, they were related to Sera.Even if he was a dimwit, he would have also guessed that Sera set him up.“Go and play,” he said weakly.Jenson sensed the coldness in his father’s eyes, so he guessed that his hints worked.Jenson pulled Baby Robbie’s hand. “Let’s go. We should let Daddy rest.”After the kids left, Jay got up from the bed and walked to the bathroom. He dipped himself in a cold bath and felt his energy coming back to him.“Sera Severe!”Th
A charmingly handsome man clad in a white doctor’s robe and gold-framed glasses walked into the room earnestly.His face was clean while his features were sharp and deep-set. His grin was a remedial one. He looked reliable and studious.James asked, “What’s your name?” “Storm!” Storm answered politely.“Mr. Ares, from now on, I’m your personal physiotherapist. In the coming three months, I'll help you get rid of that walking stick and let you stand on your two feet again.” Storm’s voice was well-paced. His tone was moderate, yet it had a sense of confidence and pride.James nodded. “I hope that you won't disappoint me.”The chief physician arranged the discharge procedures for James.Storm and James returned together to Rose Manor in Tourmaline Estate.Rose Manor, which was once bustling with activity, was now deserted and empty.James leaned on his walking stick as he stood in the empty living room. He hollered furiously, “Where the hell is everyone?”A housekeeper walked f
Even after so many years, the madam had to endure his cold treatment. Nobody understood her pain.“I've wronged her,” James muttered.“Old Master, go get Madam back,” said Casey.James looked at Storm earnestly and said to him, “Storm, send me over to Fragrant Vessel Court.”After Storm listened to that bloody love story, he stood there in a daze.When he suddenly heard James’ voice, he snapped out of it. His lips curled upwardsDamn it, he wanted to remind that old geezer that he was not his servant and only his physiotherapist.However, since that senile old man wanted to go to Fragrant Vessel Court, Storm put away his pride.He pushed James over to Fragrant Vessel Court.“Jay Ares, you come out this instant,” James howled as he arrived at the gates.Storm grinned. Since he dared to shout at the president, it appeared that he did not know how cruel the president could be when it came to vengeance and retribution.The president could bear grudges for his entire life.Jay st
Storm pushed James into the hall.James had fallen asleep in the wheelchair.Jay smiled and said, “Your abilities have gotten better.”Storm huffed, saying, “If I knew that he'd be rude to you, then I would've given him a stronger dose.”Jay replied, “Although the drug doesn't have any color nor taste, it still leaves a trace when it stays in the body. Your hypnotism has always been useful. It could be useful in replacing your use of drugs in the future.”“Yes, Mr. President.”“I called you over urgently because I have an emergency that I need you to do.”“Tell me, Mr. President.”“When my wife had her accident in Tourmaline Estate, Josephine was there with her. However, Josephine forgot all about it after. I’m guessing that she selectively forgot that episode. Thus, I need your hypnotism to help her remember what happened that night.”“Yes, Mr. President.”“After you’ve done that, leave the city with the young masters and young lady.”“Mr. President?” Storm had a worried lo
“Madam Angeline, do you have any last words?” The man showed Angeline mercy and gave her the chance to breathe in some air. Angeline pondered upon it for a while and said, “In the past, I only wished for my family’s peace and my children’s health. Right now, I hope that my children will be able to achieve all of their dreams. I hope that Jens will be able to revitalize our family’s business. I hope that Baby Zetty’s wish for there to be no more pain and suffering in the world comes true. I hope that Baby Robbie’s wish for there to be no more separations in families comes true as well.” The man was stunned. The gun in his hands tilted slightly. “Madam Angeline, wealthy people like you live luxurious lives that are free of worries. How would you ever understand the suffering of ordinary people like us? You didn’t mean anything you said to me just now, right?” Angeline said, “I’m about to die. Why would I lie to you? Although I’m from a wealthy family, I’m also a mother. I love
Angeline said, “Although Jens is young, Whitty isn’t at a ripe age anymore. Whitty has waited for Jens for so many years. She should get something in return.” Sir Ares remained silent. However, there was still an unpleasant expression on his face.Upon catching sight of the expression on Sir Ares’ face, Whitty immediately said, “Daddy, Mommy, Jens and I aren’t in a rush to get married. Jens has decided to get married after having a stable career.”Sir Ares seemed to calm down. Jenson stood up and told Sir Ares, “Daddy, I’d like to marry Whitty.” Sir Ares cast a sideway glance at him and asked, “What’s the reason behind your decision to do so?” Jenson said, “I love her.” Sir Ares’ lips upturned slightly. Not only did Jens’ personality resemble that of his, but his outlook on love was similar to his as well.Upon recalling how persistent he was while pursuing Angeline when he was young, Sir Ares knew that he could not stop Jenson.The relationship between father and son w
Sir Ares stared at Angeline speechlessly. At this moment, their memorable love flashed across his mind. He had once loved someone so deeply. He could go against his parents for her as well. Sir Ares sighed and said, “You really can’t keep your children by your side once they’re all grown up.” Angeline stared at the dispirited man before her. Her heart hurt for him. She reached out to hold his hand. Sir Ares smiled at her as she warmed up his hands. He said in an understanding tone, “Angeline, you’re still the best.” Angeline smiled and said, “Of course, I’m the best. That’s because I’m the only person who will stay by your side till the very end. Gale is such an existence for Angel, and Finn is such an existence for Baby Zetty as well.” Sir Ares said, “Alright, stop teasing me. I got it.” Yes, love was above anything else in the world. That was the tradition of the Ares family. Sir Ares was madly in love with Angeline. However, when it came to others, he felt that
However, when Angeline found out about Grayson and Andy’s marriage, she insisted on holding a grand wedding for them.Angeline and Sir Ares called Andy before them. Angeline spoke up in a touched voice, “Andy, I’ve always treated you like my biological daughter. Now that you’re getting married, I’ll marry you off just like you’re my daughter.” Angeline handed a set of jewelry, a bank card, and a key to Andy. She said, “Andy, although Baby Zetty is married, we didn’t hold a grand wedding for her. I don’t know how other families marry off their daughters. Since you’re a girl, you’ll feel secure after having your own property. You’ll have your own freedom after having your own car. You’ll take the effort to dress up after having your own jewelry.” Andy cried tearfully, “Thank you, Mommy.”Angeline hugged Andy and patted her back as she said, “Don’t cry. You must come back often to visit in the future.” “Alright.” After Angeline finished speaking, Sir Ares stared and Grayson an
Whitney handed the envelope over to Andy and said, “Miss Laurel asked me to hand this to you.” Andy slowly opened the envelope under the sisters’ curious gazes. A red spider lily specimen fell out of the envelope.Tears filled Andy’s eyes when she saw it.The sisters all burst into tears. Whitney said, “I don’t know what meaning it holds for you, but I guess Laurel wants to convey something to all of you since she wanted me to hand it to you. Have you understood what she wants to tell you?”Andy cried out loud, “This is the blood oath that we made at the military intelligence division. When we swore to be sisters, Sis Daisy mentioned that although our fates were predetermined in this lifetime and we don’t get to decide how long we’ll be able to live, we can wait for the sisters in the afterlife after death. We must wait for everyone to gather before reincarnation. We can then be reincarnated as sisters in our next life.” Whitney was touched by this beautiful oath. She teared
Jenson then ordered the servants to search every nook and cranny of Tourmaline Estate and Imperial Capital. Baby Robbie seemed to have vanished into thin air. There was no sign of him anywhere.Sir Ares sighed after hearing the news. Angeline gave up after the long search. She told Jenson, “Don’t look for him. He’s all grown up now. We can’t restrain him anymore. Don’t waste more human and physical resources searching for him. Manage Tourmaline Estate well. You and Whitty will have to take responsibility for this household in the future.” Jenson stared into his mommy’s calm eyes. Although he was curious as to why his mommy, who loved her son more than her own life, could react so calmly to his disappearance, he kept that question in his heart. “Yes, mommy.” After leaving Chateau de Selene, Jenson returned to his room in an upset mood. Whitty walked into his room with a cup of hot tea and placed it in his hands gently. “Jens, you’ve been busy every day lately. You must look af
Baby Robbie nodded sternly. After Angeline’s health recovered a little, Baby Robbie paid her a visit at once. His face no longer gave out a childish air. His handsome face exuded a sharpness that resembled that of his father’s.Angeline knew that Baby Robbie would be filled with guilt for the rest of his life after this incident. She also knew that he would change his habit of fooling around and not thinking before acting. “Mommy, it’s all my fault. If I didn’t blindly believe in her, she wouldn’t have the opportunity to damage Tourmaline Estate,” Baby Robbie said. He was filled with self-guilt. Angeline said, “Baby Robbie, I know what you’re thinking. I’m having the same thoughts right now.” ”Baby Robbie was stunned. He glanced evaluatively at the weak and exhausted expression on his mommy’s face. Somehow, Baby Robbie felt upset on behalf of his mommy. It turned out that he was not the only one who did not have a good eye for people. His mommy was in the same boat as we
Jenson decided to rebuild Tourmaline Estate with the underlying theme of ‘remembrance’. Baby Robbie fell silent after looking through the design plans.“Jens, do you think that I’ve committed a huge sin?” He suddenly voiced out his thoughts. Jenson shook his head and said, “Baby Robbie, you didn’t want any of this to happen. However, you should’ve learned your lesson by now. You can’t be kind to everyone at all times.” Baby Robbie nodded and said, “I didn’t understand the meaning behind these words in the past. I get it now.” Jenson was stunned. After Baby Robbie left Jenson’s place, he paid a visit to Angel’s courtyard. Angel was now around seven years old. She was extremely tall and mentally mature. Therefore, she did not seem like a child at all. “Brother, I heard that you haven’t been in a good mood lately. I wanted to look for you since some time ago. However, look at the state that I’m in. How can I go out?” She waved her sleeves slightly. The furniture within the
Sir Ares stared at Sis Thirteen coldly. His gaze was devoid of the fatherly love that he had always shown her.“I knew that you had a hidden motive when you moved into the Ares family back then. However, I didn’t expect you to be so evil and have such a cruel heart at such a young age. Angeline’s love and adoration toward you didn’t warm your heart at all. To me, you’re not just a traitor. You don’t have a heart at all.” Sis Thirteen stared at Sir Ares in shock. Sir Ares’ scoldings seemed to help her better perceive herself. “You hurt my father. You hurt my daddy. That’s why I steeled my heart and decided to take revenge on the Ares family,” she cried out loud. Sir Ares said in a harsh tone, “Karma exists in the world. Why would I hurt him if he didn’t abduct my children? You don’t have the ability to discern right and wrong. You’re just making excuses for yourself. Do you think you’re being reasonable right now?” Sis Thirteen shook her head in devastation. “I only know that