“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
The look in Jay’s eyes darkened. “So it was hiding right under my nose.”“Mr. President, it looks like that person understands you well,” said Storm.Jay replied, “Which is why he could play tricks right under my nose.”His voice was light, but his tone was as if it came straight out of hell. He sounded like he wanted to choke the breath out of his victim.Storm clenched his fist, roaring, “Mr. President, I’ll go and catch those scaredy-cats out of their hidey-hole!” Jay became calm. “Go to Sycamore Annex. The kids are staying there with their grandparents. Bring them away from here tonight.”“Mr. President?” Storm was unwilling to leave the president at this moment when he needed someone by his side.“Be good.”“Yes.” Storm hung his head and left Fragrant Vessel Court reluctantly.Jay stood beside the narrow window, his gaze piercing through the pitch-black night sky as if he was looking for a way out in the darkness. He was looking for a ray of light.Sycamore Annex.Stor
“Whether you’re stealing money or women, I think you’ve come to the wrong place,” Jenson said coldly.Storm gulped. He was stumped by Jenson.“I’m not stealing money and definitely not women.” Storm could not help but reach out to pinch Jenson’s little face.Since the members of Ghost were young, they felt that the president was their closest relative, but the president always had a cool demeanor, so no one dared to come close to him.Thus, when he saw the two little runts who looked like the president, Storm could not control his desire to get close to them.Furthermore, Jenson had his father’s ice-cold attitude.He turned away his cool face, so Storm pinched nothing but air.Instead, Storm now turned his demon claws toward Baby Robbie. Baby Robbie let him have his way. Storm was elated, so he smiled all the way to the back of his ears. “Such a good boy.“Then what are you doing here?” Baby Robbie’s world was pure and innocent. In his eyes, if a thief stole neither money nor w
Storm received it and lightly sniffed at it, his expression changing. “Where did you get this from?”“What is it?” Jenson asked.Storm did not want to teach the kids something that they should not be taught, so he pocketed the paper wrapping.Jenson was unhappy. “That’s our stuff! ”Storm replied, “I’ll keep it safe for you.”“On what authority?” Jenson was upset.“On the authority that I’m older than you," Storm replied. “An elder picking on the young.”“Shameless.”“...” Storm was speechless.Jenson said maturely, “Even if you don’t say it, I know what that is.”Storm stared blankly at Jenson and questioned brilliantly, “Since you already know what it’s for, why do you still want me to put in your grandfather’s breakfast?”A hint of rage surfaced in Jenson’s eyes. “I’m just giving him a taste of his own medicine.”Storm was stunned for a while. “Jens, what do you mean? Was Jack planning to do that to your father?”Jenson nodded.Storm was furious. He clenched his fist