Speaking of the devil.Not long after, the elders of the Ares family brought Sera Severe over to Fragrant Vessel Court to settle scores with Jay.Sera’s pregnant figure was obvious for all to see, and when she saw Jay, she pitifully knelt in front of him.“Brother Jay, I’m sorry. I couldn’t bear to abort our child and the adults found out about our affair.” Sera’s voice was getting softer, carrying hints of guilt as she faked shyness.Jay coldly looked at her pregnant belly as a bloody murderous gaze began to fill his eyes. “Sera Severe, I think you’ve grown tired of living that you even dare to make slanderous remarks?”Sera felt uneasy from Jay’s sharp gaze that bore through her as her body gradually shrunk. However, when she remembered that the Ares family’s elders were standing on her side, she mustered the courage to shamelessly say, “Brother Jay, I know that I’m no match for you and you were only together with me for the fun of it, but the child is innocent. If you can’t acc
Jay suddenly felt his stomach making a flip. He had the urge to vomit.The next time he looked at Sera, he wished that he could tear her into bits.Grand Old Master Ares said, “Jay, this incident sounds fishy. You might’ve been set up to end up in bed with Sera.”“I didn’t.” Jay was adamant in rejecting.Then, he disdainfully looked at Sera. “I have no appetite for such women.”Sera was being traumatized severely by Jay’s words, causing her expression to turn ugly.Grand Old Master Ares said, “We shall keep silent about this issue. The truth will be out once Sera delivers her baby. Sera, you’ll stay in Fragrant Vessel Court for the time being. You know Jay’s temper. Stay away from him if there are no issues.”There was a hint of glee in Sera’s gaze. “Okay, Grand Old Master Ares.”Since the issue had been settled, the elders then left for their respective places.Sera remained in the center of the living room, looking at Jay who was as cold as ice. “Brother Jay...” She thought
Jay was surprised as he looked at Jordan who had a face that did not change even after going through the vicissitudes of life.They had a similar attitude when it came to how they treated their woman.Somehow, the pregnant Sera had appeared at the door. She looked flustered and had watery eyes as she looked at Jay as if he was her pillar of support.Chloe was taken aback when she saw Sera. Perhaps Sera’s pitiful looks had touched her, thus she pleaded with Jay, “My son, let her stay. Let her be my servant.”Jordan was a man who spoiled his wife to no end. Although he hated Sera as he felt that she was a woman who had no self-respect, he still followed Chloe’s wishes when she had the intention of keeping Sera. “Jay Ares, since your mother likes her, then let her stay.”“No.” Jay was firm in his reply.Jordan then decided to veto Jay’s opinion. “Don’t forget I partly own Fragrant Vessel Court as well. I want to keep her.”Jay’s expression was livid. He looked at Sera’s pregnant be
“Jordan, why is God so unfair? I’ve done it with you multiple times but only once with that person, yet this child isn’t yours.” Chloe’s voice was broken.Jordan felt depressed as well. “Perhaps the measure of fairness is different in the eyes of God. He gave you to me but gave the child to him.”The couple embraced each other, feeling heartbroken and dejected.Suddenly, Chloe pushed Jordan away and excitedly said, “Jordan, do you think there’s a possibility that JJ is our child?”Jordan smiled bitterly. “How is that possible? The timing of his birth matches with when that fella did it!”Chloe refuted emotionally, saying, “Jordan, listen to me. A pregnancy is called full term if it reaches 10 months. What if JJ wasn’t a full-term baby?”Jordan caressed Chloe’s expectant look that made her look cute.Jordan’s voice was hoarse. “Chloe, just accept the reality. The bigger the hope you carry, the bigger the disappointment you’ll feel.”“Jordan, don’t you think that JJ is very much
This time, Jay brought a few doctors from Grand Asia.He asked them to collect samples from Sera’s fetus for a genetic test. Sera was now in her late pregnancy, so it was no longer suitable to do any non-invasive testing. The only method available was through amniocentesis.Amniocentesis carried a risk of infection, thus Sera was adamant about keeping the doctors away from her.“Brother Jay, Grand Old Master Ares has said that we’ll know the identity of the child once I deliver. Why must you force this upon me?” Sera was frightened by the scene in front of her and had started to tremble.Jay remained calm and stoic as he sat on the rattan chair with a nonchalant gaze. He looked at Sera, saying, “Sera Severe, I’ve been merciful enough to tolerate your existence for a week after you’ve tried to slander me.”His gaze became darker as it turned colder like ice that would not melt even after centuries. He commanded like he usually did, “Catch her!”Sera turned to run out of the house
Jack decided to think over Grand Old Master Ares’ words and left with a serious expression.Meanwhile, at Fragrant Vessel Court, the doctor had finished the operation. Sera’s lovely face was filled with tears of sadness. She rose from her bed, pale-faced. Her whole body was weak, but she still managed to walk out of the nursing room.She trembled while she made her way in front of Jay. Weeping, she said, “Brother Jay, what would my late sister think if she knew what you were doing?”Jay furrowed his eyebrows, raised his hand, and slapped Sera. The anger in his glare soaked over Sera’s grief and despair.Jay said furiously, “You have no right to even mention Angeline’s name!”Sera’s face slowly became distorted. The corner of her lips curled into a sneer. “Brother-in-law, my sister will never show mercy to you.”She started becoming hysterical and growled, saying, “She’ll never let you move on with your life!”Jay thought about Angeline’s departure, her ruined face, and the look
Throughout his life, Jordan had faced all sorts of challenges, but he had never surrendered to fate. However, at that instant under Jay’s cold glare, he lost his ability to think.Only after a while did Jordan let out a barely audible sigh. He reminded Jay, saying, “Have you ever thought about why Jack is so protective of Sera?”Jay sneered. He was not a fool. Jack had been acting strange recently. At the back of his father’s love and compassion was cruelty. He knew Sera was just a pawn that his father had placed next to him.The only thing he did not know was how his father’s plan came back to bite him.Seeing some doubt creeping into Jay, Jordan took a few steps toward him.Previously, he had only lived his life for Chloe. He avoided the dark secrets of the Ares family.Now that he had Jay in his life, this was his son who he owed so much to. He could not allow him to be kept in the dark by those hypocrites of the Ares family. In the end, they would only abandon him and stab hi
“Jay, I…”“It was mine wasn’t it?”Jordan was startled.“No…”“Can you let me see the test results?”Jordan laughed it off and replied weakly, “Just act like nothing’s happened okay?”Jay looked at the panic-stricken man before him and said in anger, “Jordan Ares, don’t forget that I’m now in charge of Tourmaline Estate and have complete power. I can monitor every single thing you do.”Jordan looked up, his eyes full of worry. “You’re wrong. If you really had complete power over Tourmaline Estate, you wouldn’t have been helpless on the day Rose was in trouble.”Jay’s cold gaze hardened. “What do you mean?”Jordan replied, “I was once in charge of Tourmaline Estate too. I know how much power the person in charge has. That’s why I was able to live in the underground palace with Chloe all those years without you finding out. Jay, you only have power over the insignificant parts of Tourmaline Estate.”After a pause, Jordan continued, “Grand Old Master Ares is the person in charge