Rose and Josephine were now conversing after the shocking reveal. For Rose, this discussion was going to affect the course of her remaining life. She might look as if she was engaging in a casual and friendly chat, but she was inwardly being careful with her answers.“Ms. Ares...”Josephine affectionately pulled Rose’s hand and corrected her. “Sister-in-law, just address me by my name. Since you’re Jens and the kids’ mommy, then you will forever be my sister-in-law. Don’t be so distant.”Rose corrected herself sincerely. “Josephine... Now that you know the existence of Baby Robbie and Zetty, I don’t know what actions you’re planning to take next? Are you going to reveal everything to Jay or are you going to help me hide the truth?”Josephine did not understand. “Why can’t I tell my brother? As the father of these kids, he has the right to know of their existence? Sister-in-law, my big brother will be elated to know that Baby Robbie and Zetty exist.”Zetty raised her head and said
Rose smiled comfortingly.However, her smile turned slightly bitter at the mention of Jay. She had loved him over two lifetimes. To forget him was easier said than done.“To be honest, I’m still waiting for him at the same spot all this while,” Rose said softly.Josephine was completely convinced by Rose’s strong, persevering, and steadfast spirit. She was in complete awe with Rose. “Sister-in-law, for what you have said, I’ll protect you under my wings for life. Just stay here peacefully. I will tell my brother that you have left the country.”Rose gratefully said, “Josephine, thank you.”Josephine replied, “You’ve given me three extremely cute nephews and nieces. I should be the one thanking you instead.”Zetty leaned on the door panel and said pitifully, “Mommy, when will your conversation be done? Jenson and I are waiting to be fed.”Rose was abruptly reminded that the time was quite late now. She immediately put on the apron and headed into the kitchen. “Mommy will cook som
How could that illiterate country bumpkin be the same woman who broke his coding?Josephine knocked on the door. Jay, who was deep in thoughts, looked up and nodded his head in her direction.He eagerly asked, “Where is Rose?”Josephine squeezed out a triumphant smile.“As per your orders, she has boarded the flight that will head across the ocean. She took the early morning flight at 6.45 am to Indonesia. Big Brother, you can be at ease from now on. You will not see her ever again.”A complicated gaze rose within Jay’s expression.His curiosity toward her stopped the moment he heard Rose left.Josephine stretched out her hands in front of Jay, asking for credit, “Big Brother, since I’ve done a huge favor for you, you should reward me with something, no?”Jay swatted away Josephine’s hand. “You’re lacking money?”Josephine nodded. “Yes, very much.”She intended to buy a huge house for Baby Robbie and Zetty. The Ares family could not allow their descendants to suffer.She als
Josephine had been rejected by Zayne no less than three hundred times, but she was bent on loving him.To get rid of Josephine, Zayne even swore an oath. “Ms. Ares, I beg you to let go of me. I’m not worthy of your love. My sexual preference is unlike a normal guy. I’m bisexual.”He thought that by saying that, Josephine would give up on him. Who knew that Josephine would dress up as a boy and approach him again, confidently saying, “Brother Severe, look, I can be a boy and a girl. I can give and receive. Choose me because I can cure your illness.”Zayne had nearly died from vomiting blood.Just like that, one pursued while the other ran. In the view of others, they were a match made in heaven. However, it was this same reason that they dragged on and wasted their youth. Now that they were both adults, they were still single and unmarried.If Josephine could forget Zayne and develop feelings for other men, Jay felt that the Ares family should pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate
His mind recalled that fateful thunderstorm five years ago. Josephine had looked disheveled and pathetic. She was covered in blood...Soon, Jay received a call from Grayson to report on Josephine’s movements.“President, after Ms. Ares left Grand Asia, she went to the real estate office opposite Grand Asia to look at some property. Subsequently, she visited a few malls and bought many children’s items. Now, Ms. Ares is heading in the direction of Exuberant City.’“Exuberant City?”Jay frowned. Exuberant City was a middle-class apartment. However, Jay had heard about it because it was located in one of the expensive real estates within City South, and it was near Horizon Colors as well.‘Why is Josephine heading to Exuberant City?’“Alright, noted.” Jay hung up the call, raised his wrist, and took a look at his watch. He switched off his computer and left the office.‘Exuberant City is just a stone's throw away from Grand Asia. Let me personally find out what tricks are up Joseph
Josephine anxiously arrived at Rose’s rented unit and plopped all the shopping bags and gift boxes on the sofa. She then patted her chest that was still feeling some residual fear. She said to Rose, “Sister-in-law, what should I do? My brother is suspicious of me. He sent someone to follow me around. I bumped into him downstairs earlier.”Rose’s relaxed expression immediately turned pale. The cup in her hands shook tremendously as she stuttered, “Your brother is downstairs?”Josephine saw how Rose turned into a coward within a split second and laughed. “Sister-in-law, I thought that you’re the only person in this world who isn’t afraid of him and even dares to bicker or go against him. It turns out you're merely an origami tiger?”Rose guiltily said, “You know how ruthless your brother can be at work. Which of those who went against him ever lived to see a good ending? If your brother knew that I’m still here, pulverizing me will not be enough to quench his hatred for me.”Joseph
The man Josephine mentioned was her elder brother, Zayne Severe.Josephine’s feelings for Zayne was like how she felt for Jay—tragic and lowly. They were like two moths toward the fire. Their endings may have been different, but they were equally poignant.Rose felt as if there was lead stuck in her throat. She stood up, headed to the wine cupboard, and took out two bottles of red wine. She passed one to Josephine while the other was for herself.“I think you need this,” Rose said.Josephine gave a grateful smile. “Sister-in-law, you’re truly a good friend.” She took the corkscrew and opened the bottle of wine. Once done, with two hands on the bottle, she tilted her head backward and gulped down the wine.Traces of red liquid flowed down her neck and into her cleavage. She looked rather appalling.Rose smiled slightly. “You’re the most un-aristocratic young mistress I’ve seen.”Josephine sniffled. “To hell with those etiquettes!”Josephine drank half a bottle of wine in one go.
It would have been better if nobody mentioned Jay. Every fiber in Rose’s body stood straight at the mention of Jay’s name.“No, I must go down right away to hide the children. I can’t let your brother find them.” Rose swayed around as she fought to stand up.Josephine threw the empty wine bottle into the dustbin and staggered along. “I’ll go with you.”The two tipsy women hit and bumped their way downstairs. They could not tell which was the correct direction in that state of mind as they ran all over the place. Finally, they walked out of the apartment compound unknowingly.Jay was outside the entrance waiting for his prey. When he saw Rose’s face, that face that he would recognize even if it had turned into ashes, he was immediately coated with a layer of frost.‘Rose’s tactics are truly extraordinary. First, she got Josephine to be loyal to her. Now that Josephine has been bewitched by her, they’re working together to fool me.’Jay squinted his eagle eyes, staring at the two w