Angeline scrambled to pick up the letter and switched on the table lamp on the coffee table. Under the faint yellow glow, she began to read. “Two years ago, you left without a goodbye. Let it be my turn this time. We’re even now, Angeline Severe.” There were no emotions to be read within the resolute and indifferent words. Angeline broke apart with a loud wail. “What does he mean?” The old master felt his composure crack under his granddaughter’s heart-clenching wails. Opening an eye, he looked at his granddaughter with guilt spilling from his eyes. “I’m sure understanding one letter isn’t difficult for a girl as intelligent as you.” Angeline ripped the letter to shreds. “I understand the letter, but what I don’t understand are his feelings. Wasn’t he supposed to be someone who’s heart is as open as the seas? How could he still hold such a grudge? After— After all that I’ve done to apologize, he’s forgiven me already, hasn’t he? So why is he just leaving like he’s angry again
Jay returned to Tourmaline Estate, bringing Storm alone with him. He had left in high spirits, thinking he would be able to bring the love of his life home with him. He had never expected to return lonely and by himself. Jay hid away in the study, sitting half a day away. Storm asked wearily, “Why didn’t we bring the missus back, Mr. President?” It was evident that the president’s foul mood and the aura of heart-breaking sadness were due to the lack of the missus by his side. Jay replied, “As the precious gem of the Severe family, she’ll no longer have anything to do with the Ares family from this moment onward.”Storm understood. The president’s usage of ‘Ares family’ instead of ‘me’ meant pushing the missus away from this puzzling and dangerous maze of the Ares family. To protect the missus, the president had chosen to draw a clear line between them. It would be undoubtedly difficult for the president who would be suffering day and night by himself. Without Angeline
Even with an inhumane amount of willpower and restraint, there was no way he could hold back the throbbing desire his heart felt at that moment. He wanted to have her by her side regardless of everything else happening around them.… “I’m sorry, Jay. You can call me selfish, but the Severe family cannot lose Angeline again. I can no longer watch Angeline run blindly toward you like a moth to a flame. That’s not her calling.” “I promise you, Old Master. I promise I’ll take care of her. Even if it costs me my life, I’ll keep her safe.” He had pleaded and begged the old master not to take away his right to love Angeline. However, he was sentenced to death by the old master’s next sentence. “Don’t you understand, JJ? Only with her alive would the two of you have a chance of a future together. What will you do if she dies?” Jay gave a strong shudder at the suggestion. “I won’t let her die.” He had suffered the aftermath of her death once, and it was an immense amount of helples
At Tourmaline Estate. The security in charge walked up to Jay and reported, “Young Master, both Miss Severe and the second lady returned a moment ago. Following your orders, I didn’t allow Miss Severe to enter.” Jay felt his heart clench inexplicably. Not even in his wildest dreams would he have imagined Angeline getting rejected outside Tourmaline Estate, least of all by him. “And the second lady?” “The old master specifically instructed us not to allow the second lady to return home as of this moment.” Jay’s eyes hardened. “Does he no longer care for Josephine’s well-being?” However, Jay had not the ability to worry about Josie’s future right now, for his main priority was how the duo would leave this desolate estate. “Get a car ready, Storm.” Storm froze slightly. Understanding the president’s intentions, he went to the Ares family’s basement and drove out a normal-looking car. The car had a wooden insulating panel that separated the driver’s seat from the back p
Buried in Josephine’s arms, Angeline bawled to her soul’s content. Jay’s sharp eagle-like eyes glistened with unshed tears in front. He clenched his jaw. He took every bit of pain and regret from his heart into his bones and forced them away, locking them into his bones as they yelled and screamed for his attention. They finally turned into blissful and warm foam that rose within him. Storm’s eyes reddened as well. This pair of lovers were right in front of one another. The fact that they could only hear and not see each other was torturous for the heart of passersby. “What am I supposed to do?” Angeline wept helplessly. Josie started to sob as well. “Let it all out, Sis Angeline. You’ll feel better with it all out.” “I’m tired, Josie. I love him, but I’m so tired,” Angeline murmured repetitively. Jay clenched his fists. He suddenly raised one to his mouth and bit down on the back of his hand. The sight of bright red liquid flowing from the corner of the president’s
Storm stopped the car outside Château de Selene. Pulling out a foldable wheelchair from the boot, he opened the passenger seat door and helped Jay into the wheelchair. Château de Selene was the largest building within Tourmaline Estate, designed to look like luxurious French buildings. Within it held thousands of guards and five to six hundred nannies and servants alike. The place was an embodiment of wealth. Every movement made since the second Storm pushed Jay through Château de Selene’s garden entrance was watched by the castle’s surveillance system. Xavier, the grand old master’s personal butler, approached the duo and welcomed Jay courteously. “The grand old master is waiting for you at the Atrium Garden, Young Master Jay.” Jay replied in a deep tone, “Lead the way.” The butler brought both Jay and Storm to the Atrium Garden where Grand Old Master Ares was currently lying on a rattan chair, basking in the warmth of the sun. Well-trimmed hedges surrounded the entire g
Despite it being an investigative question, Jay’s tone was resolute. “I used to wonder why you suddenly transferred the stocks in my name to Jack Ares, Grandfather, but I think I understand now.” Jay scoffed mockingly at himself. “I’ve been but a chess piece on your board ever since my birth. You wish to control me, allowing me to grow in power but only to the degree of which you permit. You’d never allow me more because you’re afraid. What if I manage to overpower you? What if I overturn this kingdom of business you’ve created?“But above all, you fear that with my newfound power, I’ll manage to find out the dirt you’ve hidden away. What if I refuse to join you in this dirt you’ve created? You’re afraid, for I may destroy your Tourmaline Estate. You’re terrified that I’ll end up destroying the Ares family. Correct?” The grand old master stared stoically at Jay. The rigidity of his expression hid away any hint of his emotions. “You’re a monster,” Jay stated, “But what was it
After the outburst with the grand old master, Jay no longer found Tourmaline Estate worth staying at. He returned to Garden Of A Diary with his three children in tow. That night, he locked himself away drawing in the study. The next morning, Storm found him asleep in the wheelchair as he called the other to eat.The ground around Jay was covered with artworks, each a portrait of Angeline Severe. Storm picked them up and placed them gently on the study table. The children took breakfast to stare inquisitively at their daddy. They felt that their daddy had for some reason reverted to his icy indifference. “Where’s Miss care worker, Daddy?” Baby Robbie asked curiously. “She’s been fired. She won’t be coming back again,” Jay replied calmly. Jenson’s hands paused mid-cut, and the corners of his eyes reddened slightly. “Where is she, Daddy?” “I don’t know,” Jay replied. Jenson flung the knife and fork in his hands away. “I’m full.” Understanding that Jenson was throwin