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Chapter 261

Grand Asia Medical Center.

Jay entered the exclusive VVIP room with various renowned specialists and consultants from all over the world.

The patient inside the room was none other than Rose's grandfather... Old Master Severe.

Jay had arranged for Old Master Severe's transfer from Swallow City to Imperial Capital overnight. Additionally, he got all the related specialists to carry out a checkup for the old man. Their working diagnosis was... the old man had a rare illness: Hysteria Paralysis.

The specialist of the related field informed Jay, "The old man is conscious, but his four limbs are paralyzed. Physical examination and other supplementary tests show that he co-morbidly has hypertension and ischemic heart disease which seem quite well controlled. His full-body paralysis could be related to the mental trauma he experienced seven years ago."

The specialist was holding on to Old Master Severe's case notes while reporting and explaining the patient's condition.

Jay's gaze landed on the file that the specialist was holding and dove deep into thought.

'Seven years ago. Wasn't that when Angeline was

involved in a fatal accident?

'Old Master Severe's mental trauma must be from the reality of losing his precious granddaughter.'

A heavy fog shrouded Jay's gaze.

He was somewhat responsible for the fall of the Severe family.

As a result of driving miles in search of love, Angeline lost her life in an accident and indirectly sent the Severe family into a downward spiral. How much pain must she be going through?

"I order all of you to get Old Master Severe back to health and on his feet regardless of the way or cost," Jay had a persistence he had never carried before as he ordered imposingly. "Understood, president. We will do our best."

Jay bellowed, "Not just do your best. You can only succeed. Failure won't be accepted."

The specialists wiped the sweat off their foreheads." Yes, yes, we will." They replied respectfully.

Only then did Jay leave, feeling relieved.

In the office, Grayson informed him in detail about the incident when Rose was beaten up.

"President, Rose Foyle is Sean Bell's newly hired personal assistant. On her way to work, she bumped into Nancy who then gave her a hard time. Rose slapped Nancy because she was angry that the latter had tried to trap her into getting raped..."

When Grayson reported the matter, a smile crept up Jay's expressionless face.

Grayson was taken aback. 'Why does the president's mood appear to be good over the fact that Rose slapped Nancy?'

Grayson quickly continued with his report, "Nancy then cried her way into the chairman's office. You do know that the chairman dots on his daughter a lot. Thus, when he found out that his daughter had been slapped, he immediately got his people to capture Rose. Nancy then grabbed the opportunity to exact revenge and gave Rose over ten slaps..." 1

Consequently, Jay's casual smile disappeared into thin air, and his expression was replaced with that of anger.

Grayson lamented to himself that Jay was openly biased. When he heard that Rose had hit Nancy, he smiled so handsomely. However, when it came to the fact of Nancy having hit Rose, his face became as dark as coal.

"The chairman wanted to issue a warning and thus got his bodyguards to teach Rose a lesson. It seems like after the bodyguards kicked Rose in the stomach two to three times, Rose ended up hugging her stomach out of severe pain and fainted soon after."

Having finished listening to the report, a fit of fiery anger began to burn in his chest. He was so angry that the pencil in his hand abruptly broke into half.

When he spoke again, his tone was so cold that it could have frozen a huge bull. "Grayson, did Old Master Bell mention how he was going to compensate Rose?"

Grayson appeared troubled. "About that..."

'If the president finds out about Old Master Bell's reaction after the incident, I'm afraid that the president will erupt in anger.

'Imperial Capital is going to be washed over by an angry typhoon again.'

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"Speak!" Jay barked.

Grayson said, "President, don't be angry. Old Master Bell had no remorse for his actions after the incident and even tried to bribe me just to accept any kind of scapegoat."

Jay slammed the table and broke one of its legs. Consequently, the table fell sideways.

Grayson shuddered. 'The president has not revealed his strength in a long time.'

"Stanley Bell, since you want to spoil your daughter, don't blame me for spoiling my wife in full force!"

Grayson's eyes widened. He did not understand the meaning of 'spoiling my wife in full force' that Jay was referring to.

'Wasn't Rose the president's most hated ex-wife?

'Why the sudden change in attitude?

'How much he hated her in the past was how much he doted her now?'

Grayson felt that he needed to make amends with Rose once again, otherwise, the person that would receive the wrath of his president would be none other than himself. "Grayson, immediately remove all of Grand Asia's

investments and technology in Bell Enterprise. We will cease having any more projects with Bell Enterprise. Additionally, use our trading team to bring Bell Enterprise's shares down in three consecutive intervals."

Jay's level of anger shocked Grayson so much that the latter's mouth was left agape.

'Isn't this Grand Asia's first time bringing down an opponent with such brutality ever since its conception?

'The president is relieving his anger. Any of the above could force Bell Enterprise into bankruptcy."

"Noted, president."

Grayson carried out Jay's orders at sonic speed. That afternoon itself, Bell Enterprise was in a state of emergency.

The department heads could be seen constantly going in and out of the chairman's office, informing him of the latest bad news, "Chairman, a few of our investors for the new project have suddenly decided to withdraw. What should we do?"

"What? Why did such a thing happen? Aren't the investors subsidiary companies under Grand Asia?" Chairman Bell was bewildered.

"Indeed, chairman."

The chairman's worried expression relaxed, and he smiled. "Don't worry, the Bell family have been friends with the Ares family for a long time. I'll give Old Master Ares a call. Then, those subsidiary companies won't dare make any more rash moves."

The department head immediately brought a phone over to the chairman, and the chairman made the call in front of him.

"Stanley, you haven't called me in a while. You must have something to ask from me, what is it?"

Old Master Ares' carefree voice could be heard over the phone the moment the call connected.

"The thing is, Grand Asia's subsidiary companies have suddenly withdrawn their investments from a few of Bell Enterprise's projects. I'd like to ask you for a favor to help me find out what is going on." "Oh? Such a thing happened? Don't worry, Stanley I'll give Jay a call right now for him to check with his staff."

"Thank you so much."

Stanley Bell continued to butter up Old Master Ares before he reluctantly hung up the call.

He then happily announced, "Heard that? The head of the Ares family has agreed to help us settle this problem. So just continue with where you left off!"

The department head smiled. "Yes, I'm at ease now."

However, wave after wave of calamity only kept washing ashore after that.

Not long after, Nancy Bell worriedly came in search of her father. "Dad, a few shares under Bell Enterprise have plummeted."

 

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Stanley Bell's expression changed for the worse. The only person that had such control over Bell Enterprise's shares was none other than Jay Ares.

Only after a step too late did he realize that when all the investors pulled out from their project, it was not because the subsidiary companies were making their own decision. Instead, they had received orders from Jay. 2

When he recalled the recent interactions he had had with Jay, even a fool could tell as to why Jay was attacking.

"Master Ares, oh, Master Ares. How could you be so cruel toward Bell Enterprise just because of a woman? Don't you know that women are the root of all troubles?"

Nancy paled when she heard what her father had lamented. She felt that it was unfair. 'That Rose Boyle is no match for me in all aspects. Not to mention, she's from such a lowly background. Why would Master Ares treat her so well and even make Bell Enterprise his enemy?

'I've been showering him with my affection for so many years. However, I was unable to win against a wild country bumpkin?" "Dad, is it true that Master Ares is exacting revenge on Bell Enterprise because of Rose Loyle?" Nancy could not accept the fact that she had lost to Rose.

Chairman Bell shot a disappointing glare at nancy. "It's all your fault. As an aristocratic lady, why did you pick a fight with a country bumpkin like Rose Loyle? Now, not only have you failed to gain the upper hand, but you even have to pay the price for it."

There was anger in Nancy's eyes as she screamed, " Dad, if it weren't for Rose Loyle, I would already be married to Master Ares and would be Mrs. Ares. I hate her for having ruined my happiness."

Bell Chairman advised sadly, "If it isn't yours in the first place, you'll never have it. Rose may have a lowly background and poor education, but she has a good life fated for her. She gave Master Ares two sons. Master Ares is warning us to never harm Rose again by giving Bell Enterprise a hard time."

Nancy clenched her hand into a tight fist. She thought that a majestic and youthful young man like Jay would never protect a woman and thus she never would have guessed that Rose was a special case for him...

Jealousy enveloped Nancy so much that she gritted her teeth.

"Fortunately, Old Master Ares is willing to step in and help us put in a good word. Otherwise, with Master Ares' killer instincts, Bell Enterprise would be in grave danger."

Bell Chairman placed all of his hope in Old Master Ares in regards to saving Bell Enterprise; he was holding on to that sliver of luck that Old Master Ares would place pressure on Jay and force him to withdraw the current pressure on Bell Enterprise.

Unfortunately, things did not go as planned.

Old Master Ares did give Jay a call, trying to intercede for Bell Enterprise. "Jay, Uncle Bell called me earlier and told me that your people have made a few mistakes. They've collectively withdrawn all their investments in Bell Enterprise. Is there such a thing?"

Old Master Ares thought that Jay had no knowledge of it, but Jay merely answered, "Hmm."

Old Master Ares was shocked. "You're aware of it?"

"Yes, because I gave them those instructions," Jay said nonchalantly.

Old Master Ares could not figure out what the reason behind it could be. "Jay, why are you doing so? The Bells and Ares have been close partners for many years..."

Jay interrupted him, "Didn't you tell me that there's no such thing as friends forever in the business world? Their principles have crossed the line, so they should suffer the consequences."

Old Master Ares remained silent for a while before saying, "I know that you've always been clear about your limits. I don't understand the full picture, so I can't pass any judgment. However, I must remind you that to err is human, to forgive is divine!" 1 "Understood."

After Old Master Ares ended the call, he asked his helper to send a call over to Stanley Bell.

"Tell him that Master Ares has grown up and is now independent. He no longer listens to his grandfather."

"Yes, old master."

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Old Master Ares would surely side with his grandson i f anyone went against Jay.

Ono the other hand, when Chairman Bell received Old Master Ares's reply, he was washed with despair.

He sighed helplessly and glared at Nancy. "Nancy, the person that tied the knot has to untie it. This issue started because of you. Perhaps you should give Master Ares a visit and apologize." Nancy mumbled, "Okay, understood."

As long as she did not need to apologize to that uncouth Rose boyle, she would do anything to save Bell Enterprise. 2

Nancy carefully dolled herself up with well-drawn makeup until she was satisfied with how she looked before she headed toward Grand Asia.

As usual, Nancy walked straight toward the president's office without notice. However, this time, upon exiting the elevator on the ninth floor, she saw Grayson lazily leaning against a stone wall with his arms folded across his chest. He had an enigmatic smile on his face.

"Ms. Bell, I'm afraid to inform you that my president won't be meeting any guests today."

Nancy's expression appeared awkward as she glanced

over in the direction of the president's office. It was once upon a time a place that she could visit freely. However, she was now being banned from visiting it.

"Grayson, I've got something I'd like to speak to him about," Nancy said as she walked further inside.

Grayson waved his hand and two muscular and handsome bodyguards appeared. They held back Nancy and said, "Miss, please return!"

"What if I must go in?" Nancy felt that with her outstanding status, the bodyguards would not dare touch her.

Unfortunately, the truth swiftly slapped her in the face. Grayson walked over and said, "If Ms. Bell is insistent on barging in, forgive me for handling you like someone who is trying to harm the president. You should know the consequences..."

Grayson's cold gaze swept across Nancy, and the latter stumbled backward in fear.

"Grayson, I'm the young lady of the Bell family..."

Nonetheless, before Nancy could finish, Grayson interrupted her, "Forgive me for being blunt, but you would be better off with another surname, Ms. Bell. Our president is currently angry at those who carry the surname Bell!"

Subconsciously, Nancy shivered. She realized a little too late that Grayson dared to be rude to her because he had received orders from Jay.

Nancy's proud expression fell, and she weakened. "S o... did he say how would he let go of Bell Enterprise?"

Grayson waved at the bodyguards. "You guys can go back to your stations."

The bodyguards understood that they were no longer needed and thus left swiftly.

Grayson approached Nancy and grimly informed her," Ms. Bell, if you want Master Ares to let go of Bell Enterprise, you'll need to put out the angry fire within Master Ares' heart."

"Grayson, stop beating around the bush. I wouldn't dare forget your help as long as you help Bell Enterprise get through this hurdle," Nancy said.

Grayson shook his head. "Like father like daughter. You're just like your father who thinks that he can bribe me. Let me tell you, those who work close to Master Ares are not people who can be easily bribed. Especially me, I'm the hardest to bribe."

All spectrums of failure and dejection were felt by Nancy that day. She had come in like a strong lion but was now feeling as lowly as a rat.

"What should I do for Master Ares to forgive me?" Nancy humbly asked.

Grayson said, "If you want Master Ares to forgive you, you must get Rose Loyle to forgive you first."

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Nancy seemed as if she had heard something unrealistic. "Impossible, I can't apologize to that ignorant and mean woman."

Grayson had already given his message and thus lost his patience. He said coldly, "Then Miss Bell, just wait and see how the Bell Enterprise will struggle in deep waters. Perhaps on the verge of bankruptcy, the Boyle Enterprise that everyone is calling for a beating now will become your future."

Nancy had always sneered at the Boyle Enterprise that was on the verge of bankruptcy. Consequently, at the thought that the prominent Bell Enterprise would actually be reduced to the state of the Boyle Enterprise who was currently being ridiculed by citizens all over the city, her arrogant, princessy heart started to sink into a pit of fear bit by bit.

"Please, let me see Master Ares."

Grayson looked at the arrogant Miss Bell as if she were a stray dog and could not help but smack his lips. He said regretfully, "Miss Bell, forgive me for not being able to help you out."

Nancy then disregarded her personal image and shouted, "Master Ares, I am Nancy, please come out and see me. I know I was wrong."

Nevertheless, her only response was the infinite

desertedness and loneliness at the end of the corridor.

Nancy was depressed as she sat on the ground. She covered her face and began to weep. "I really know I was wrong now. Master Ares..." Then, Jay walked out of his office with his hands in his pockets. He walked toward Nancy in high spirits.

Nancy smiled through her tears upon seeing Jay.

She knew that Jay still had feelings from the past toward her.

Jay walked up to her, stopped, and frowned. "Nancy, do you really want me to forgive you?"

Nancy nodded innocently. "Master Ares, as long as you can forgive me and let Bell Enterprise go, I'll do anything you want me to do."

"Really?" Jay asked with a stern face.

"Yes." Nancy replied.

"I heard that you slapped Rose 11 times. I've always had a clear understanding of kindness and enmity. Hence, as long as you can withstand 11 slaps given to you by my bodyguard, this account will be written off once and for all. How about that?"

After Jay finished speaking, he winked at the bodyguard next to him.

The bodyguard immediately stood up, and Nancy shivered with fear when she saw the bodyguard's strong and powerful body.

She might bleed out of her every orifice and die from just one slap. What more 11 slaps.

Was Jay determined to kill her?

How could he be this cruel to her and not even spare her the slightest bit of mercy?

"Are you afraid now? Then I'll show you another way to survive."

Jay said, "Go and apologize to Rose Loyle and ask for her forgiveness. If she forgives you, TH let you go. If she's unwilling to forgive you, then Bell Enterprise will never see the light of day. By the way, you'll also have to chop off your hands as interest."

After saying that, Jay strode off.

Nancy got up in embarrassment and hastily walked outside.

Jay was actually forcing her to apologize to Rose?

She could not do it.

However, it seemed like Jay was serious this time. If she did not follow Jay's instructions, Bell Enterprise would become Imperial Capital's laughing stock.

What was even more frightening was that Master Ares wanted her to chop off her hands.

Would she not end up a disabled person and become despised by everyone then?

End up even worse than Rose?

What should she do?

Garden of A Diary.

The afterglow of the sunset fell on the elegant white building. Additionally, it shone with golden sparkles like a bright ocean of gold.

Rose sat on the swing in the vestibule, swaying gently as she stared at the blue-black asphalt road outside the fence. She was lost in thought.

Jay had placed her in this beautiful villa and asked the servants to take care of her and give her a pampered life. What exactly was he trying to imply?

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The car horn sounded, and the carved iron door seemed to sense its owner's aura as it consciously opened itself. Subsequently, the luxurious Rolls-Royce slowly drove inside. All of a sudden, the window slid open, and Jay Ares stuck his head out to look at Rose Loyle.

Even if he did not speak nor do anything except for look at her, his breathtaking eyes were electrifying; they made Rose feel intoxicated.

"Master Ares, you've returned?"

Rose got off the swing. She was surprised. After all, the place was quite far from where he worked. Thus, she had thought that he would not come back.

Jay parked his car by the side of the road, opened the door, and exited the vehicle.

Standing in front of Rose with a shallow smile in his eyes, he said with a hint of jocularity, "Have you been waiting for me?"

In the countless scenes he had imagined before, it included Angeline sitting on the swing and waiting for him to return home.

It actually ended up coming true that day.

Rose felt a little embarrassed. She stretched out her hand to tidy her hair behind her ears and said

awkwardly, "Master Ares, I have many doubts in my heart. Is it okay for me to talk to you?"

Jay said, "There's still a very long considering the rest of our lives, so don't worry about it for now. Come inside the house, it's windy outside."

Rose pursed her mouth. Was he deliberately dodging her?

She felt slightly reluctant to be manipulated by him like this, so she followed him into the house, went upstairs with him, and entered his room with him... She was determined to make things clear to him.

Even if it was a loveless marriage, and even if it was a marriage where interests were paramount, she should be aware whenever she was being taken advantage of. Jay knew that someone was tailing him, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up.

Upon entering the room, he flashed a beautiful smile." Close the door for me."

Rose did not think much and closed the door obediently with the back of her hand.

Jay turned his back to her and stretched out his hand to unlock the buttons of his clothes one by one. Consequently, Rose screamed in shock, "Ah! What are you going to do?" "Take a bath, is there a problem?" Jay gave her an evil smirk.

"If you want to take a shower, why didn't you tell me?" Rose covered her eyes and hurried out.

Jay's evil voice sounded from behind her, "We're already about to get married, do you have to be this shy?"

Rose flushed with shame and ran even faster.

Bang...

"Ouch!" Rose panicked and simply fled in any direction without heeding what was in front of her. Thus, she unexpectedly ended up slamming into a door panel.

After hitting her forehead that was originally already injured, the resulting pain caused her to scream out loud without any regard for her personal image.

Jay stepped forward with his long legs, pulled her up, and carefully checked her injuries.

As the pain slowly receded, Rose finally noticed that she was face to face with a beautiful merman. 1

With a body figure that was lean and sturdy yet still handsome, his proud Apollo's Belt brought out the golden ratio of his eight pack abs. The man was a classic example of skinny with clothes on but brawny i n the buff.

"Does it look good?" Noticing that his woman was staring at his abdominal muscles, Jay flashed a gentle smile.

Rose quickly looked the other way and turned her back to him. She said incoherently, "I... didn't mean to look at you..."

He arrogantly turned her around to face him. "Just look at me if you want to. After all, we're getting married soon. After marriage, we'll have to 'fully open up to each other'."

He deliberately emphasized the phrase 'fully open up to each other', and Rose could not help but ponder on it.

Had they 'fully opened up to each other' seven years ago, or had she forced herself upon him?

"You..." Her ears turned red as she blushed, and she quickly opened the door to escape.

Jay could not help but shake his head with a smile.

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After coming out of the shower, Jay glanced at the dimly lit corridor on the second floor. He frowned when he saw that all the bedroom doors were tightly shut. He had told Rose and the children to choose the rooms they liked, and it seemed as if they had all successfully avoided being neighbors with him.

Was he that scary?

Jay went downstairs. The servant, Mother Zachary, was busy preparing dinner.

Seeing Jay, Mother Zachary said very kindly, "Master, dinner will be ready very soon. I'm going to ask the young lady and the children to come down for dinner."

Originally, Mother Zachary was a super chef in Tourmaline Estate; she was the one that had stayed there for the longest time. Jay's mother had helped her solve many of her family problems, so the grateful Mother Zachary had always been particularly kind to the Ares family's first wife. She even regarded Jay as her own child.

Jay also trusted Mother Zachary a lot, so he took Mother Zachary out regardless of the opposition of the other wives. He allowed her to take care of Rose and his children.

Mother Zachary's cooking skills and moral standings

were good, and they were what Jay valued the most.

Jay nodded, and his eyes followed Mother Zachary's slightly rickety back until she reached the top floor of the villa.

His dark pupils were covered with a layer of chilly mist. He lived on the second floor, but she had chosen to live on the fourth floor. In other words, she had deliberately chosen the room farthest from him in the villa. What did she mean by it?

When Rose brought the children downstairs, Jay's face was sullen.

He was usually a reserved person, and whenever he was not speaking, his body seemed as if it had been passed through an ice cellar. Additionally, he had a stern but handsome face.

The temperature in the room instantly dropped below freezing point.

Rose and the children took their seats on the dining chairs one after another; everyone bowed their heads and focused on eating. They dared not even exhale loudly.

Jay took a seat as well. He did not want to make the atmosphere rigid. However, whenever he was in a bad mood, his expression would turn ugly, and the icy aura that he had been born with would unconsciously show through.

Rose had always been a coward in front of him.

Baby Robbie was good at observing social situations and saw that his daddy was in a bad mood. Thus, he concluded that it would be better to not mess with him.

Jenson Ares did not even bother to pay any attention to Daddy.

Baby Zetty was the only one who stretched out her soft hands to touch his sour face. She daringly provoked him by saying, "Uncle, why is your expression so dark? Would you like to wash it with bleach?" Jay turned his head to look at Baby Zetty who was cute and cuddly. Nonetheless, there was madness hidden in her bones. Like Angeline, she usually looked docile but would lash out with her claws if she was provoked.

"Are you not afraid of me?" Jay's words had no warmth to them.

He found it strange because he had seen all kinds of cruel characters, and whenever they saw his expression fall, they would inevitably shiver and sweat.

As for this little bun, whenever he was angry, she would only stare at him. Why was she not afraid of him?

"Why should I be afraid of you, you're not a tiger." Baby Zetty said boldly.

"Baby Zetty, don't talk when you're eating," Rose quickly reminded Baby Zetty.

She was afraid that both of them, who were already indifferent to each other, would have an even worse relationship because of this small matter.

Jay glanced at Rose who was on the opposite side and saw her nervousness that was being displayed through her body language. He paused his cold expression and said meaningfully, "Well, if you're not afraid of me, why do you have to stay at such a high place?"

Baby Zetty was very honest. "It was Mommy who said it would be safer to stay away from the second floor."

Rose almost spit out her mouthful of rice.

Jay's icy gaze shot toward her like a knife. "I want to know the logical explanation as to why the fourth floor is safer than the second floor?"

Rose poked her numb scalp with her chopsticks. What logical reason was there? It was just an excuse for her to stay away from him.

She focused intently and thought for a long time before squeezing out the words, "Four is my lucky number."

Jay was speechless.

"Pseudoscience!"

Rose did not dare to speak any longer and merely lowered her head before continuing on with her meal.

"Move everything downstairs for me."

When she heard Jay's unexpected command, Rose was a little dazed.

"Master Ares, why? It's troublesome to move things around."

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She just did not want to move.

Jay said, "Mother Zachary is too old to climb the flights of stairs."

Rose could only surrender.

Thus, after dinner, Rose went upstairs to move her belongings.

Jay called out to the three adorable babies, "You can choose any room on the second floor but remember to stay away from Daddy."

Jenson Ares put one hand in his pocket and nodded coolly. "I got it."

Baby Robbie was a little confused and asked Jenson," Jens, why won't Daddy let us live next door to him?"

Jenson said without looking back, "That's because you're not Mommy."

Baby Robbie instantly had an epiphany. "Oh!"

Baby Zetty, however, grimaced at Jay. "Nobody wants to live next to you!"

By the time Rose had moved her toiletry down from the fourth floor, she found that most of the rooms on the second floor had been fully occupied by the three naughty children. Only the room next to Jay was left.

The three rooms farthest away from Daddy's room had been occupied by Jensen who was to use them as his study, bedroom, and toy room.

As for Baby Robbie, he occupied the three rooms next to Jenson; they were the bedroom, piano room, and exercise room.

On the other hand, Baby Zetty only wanted two rooms which were the bedroom and studio.

Rose did not want to be next to Jay, so she went to ask her son Jenson, "Jens, can Mommy change rooms with you?"

Jay's voice sounded like a demon as he said, "Rose, don't bully the children." 1

Thus, Rose could only walk toward Jay's bedroom while holding the basin with her toiletries.

While she was walking past Jay, he suddenly stretched out his hand. Consequently, Rose looked at him in astonishment. "Master Ares-"

Jay grabbed the basin in her hands and walked toward her new room with it.

When Rose came to the door, she said bitterly, "Master Ares, it's too wasteful to have no one live on the fourth floor. Should I stay on the fourth floor instead?" Jay said, "The fourth floor will be used to keep pets. I won't stop you if you want to go there." "What kind of pets are you going to raise?" Rose asked cautiously. Of all pets, she was most afraid of tortoises.

As long as it was not a tortoise, she did not mind living with other pets.

It was still better than living next door to Master Ares.

"Tortoises!" The corners of Jay's mouth flashed a smug smile.

Rose swallowed her saliva and hurriedly took one step into her new room.

"Of all pets to raise, why raise tortoises?" She mumbled.

"Tortoises have long lives," he said.

Rose was obviously frightened, and she started panting as soon as she sat at the bedside.

When she was a child, she was bitten by Jay's Brazilian tortoise. At that time, the tortoise kept biting her hand and refused to let go. Consequently, it turned into a nightmare for her in the years that followed. However, she had never seen him raise a tortoise for many years. Why had he suddenly picked up the same hobby again?

"Master Ares, I'll stay here then." Rose looked around the bedroom that was decorated with pink wallpaper; it looked very cosy and dreamy.

"This place is good."

"Which part of it is good?" Jay overheard her heartfelt admiration after having placed her toiletries in the bathroom and coming out.

Rose felt that everything was good. The colors, new Chinese-style beds, simplistic patterns, and hollow folding screen that featured moonlight in the lotus pond. They were all her favorite new Chinese decoration styles.

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"Master Ares, why is this room decorated differently from the others?" Rose Loyle was surprised.

The villa highlighted simplicity and elegance as a whole. However, that room alone was classic and dreamy just like a girl's boudoir from ancient times.

Jay Ares stared at Rose who had a surprised expression on her face. Subsequently, he curled his lips cheerfully. "Guess?"

Rose stared at him blankly, and her memory went back to seven years ago.

Angeline Severe had a serious car accident, and after managing to survive, she heard the shocking news that Jay was about to get married. However, the bride could not show up at the wedding scene for

some reason-

As for her, she used some tricks to successfully attract his attention and make him pick herself as his wife among the crowd.

She had always been curious as to who was the absent bride?

She was the woman Jay cared about, right?

"It's designed for the girl you like!" She could not hide her frustration, and her voice sounded in a very low-pitched tone.

Jay nodded. "Yeah."

The room had indeed been designed for Angeline! He merely added many elements that were in line with current times and suited her preferences.

She appreciated lotus flowers, so he solidified the moonlight of the lotus pond into a painting and transferred it to become an indoor screen.

She liked the color pink, but pink was a color that made him dizzy whenever he saw it, so he could only abandon having pink decorations across the entire room and instead made a few embellishments. Nevertheless, his clever transformations obviously did not make her understand his intentions.

Rose's mood at the moment was a little depressed because of the girl he had in his heart.

"Master Ares, if you liked her, why didn't you marry her?" Rose asked, puzzled.

He said lightly, "Things didn't work out the way I wanted it to be."

Rose suddenly felt that her regret of not being able to have Jay for so many years should come to an end.

After all, Jay was a pitiful person like her, unable to get the person he loved.

"It turns out that nothing in this world is perfect," Rose said with emotion.

She frowned, and the scar on her forehead suddenly came to Jay's attention.

Out of the blue, he stretched out his hand and gently stroked the bluish-purple scar on her forehead. His eyes were filled with regret.

"Nancy Bell did this?" His voice cooled inexplicably.

Rose nodded.

"Why didn't you fight back?" He asked.

He knew that she practiced swordsmanship ever since she was a child just to protect herself.

"I forgot," She answered weakly.

At that time, she felt numb by Jay's indifference and heartlessness, so she did not feel any pain when the fists of others hit her.

"Hit back next time," he said lightly.

Rose looked at him in amazement and chuckled. "Do you think Miss Bell will appear whenever I want?"

Jay ignored her, took out a tube of ointment from a drawer, and took a seat in front of her. Then, he carefully smeared the ointment on her wound.

"Master Ares, I'll do it myself." Rose was flattered, and she reached out for the medicine tube. Nonetheless, Jay pushed her hand away. "Don't move." Consequently, she sat right in front of him..

"Master Ares, in fact, my skin is very rough. It'll

recover on its own even without medicine," Rose said with a shaky voice.

"It can't leave any scars. Otherwise, you won't look good in the wedding photos," He said solemnly.

Abruptly, Rose raised her head in shock.

Coincidentally, her lips brushed against his, and the two looked at each other.

Rose touched her electrified lips and looked at the dazed man in fear.

She was awaiting the man's volcanic eruption!

"Master Ares, I didn't mean it!" She was about to burst into tears.

Chapter 270

Chapter 270

Jay looked at the bewildered Rose, lowered his head out of the blue, and kissed her lips passionately.

Instantly, Rose lost her mind.

He was like a sea of fire, and she was a spark that had been set ablaze by him. Almost immediately, she was reduced to ashes.

After regaining her composure, she pushed him away. On the other hand, he licked his sexy and charming thin lips.

Rose felt so ashamed that her cheeks began blushing.

"Master Ares, if you don't like me, don't provoke me." She censured him indignantly.

Jay lifted her chin. "Rose Loyle, we're going to get married soon. Do you think I'll still remain chaste after we get married?"

Rose looked at him in amazement-

His lust was burning in his icy body.

"Master Ares, don't you feel wronged?"

"I'd be glad to endure this hardship." He said. 1

"Yet, I feel wronged-" She stood up and said with tears, "I can't face a man who hates me while maintaining my ladylike demeanor. I also can't-

face a man who has hurt me before when I gave my heart to him."

Who said he hated her? 2

His eyes had never been more serious than how they currently were. "Rose, listen here..."

A cellphone's ringtone sounded at this moment.

Rose took out the phone, and Josephine Ares was displayed as the caller ID on the phone screen.

Rose stood up and said, "I'll go out and answer the phone call."

Jay's expression darkened; she was defending herself against him as if he was a wolf. Was it not just a phone call from Josephine?

"Just answer it here," he said.

His gaze was clear with a compelling sense of oppression.

Thus, Rose could only press the 'answer' button, and Josephine's loud voice was heard immediately. "Big sis, let me tell you, a famous director has taken a fancy to our family's Baby Zetty and wants her to become the second female lead of a movie. I'm telling you, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, how many A-line female stars can dream of acting in his films? You must take Baby Zetty to the audition, okay?"

Rose looked embarrassed. "Isn't it necessary to ask for the child's opinion first?"

Josephine said, "Come on, big sis. Before my brother finds out about Baby Zetty's identity, you should quickly let him act in a few more movies. If he finds out, as a staid and pedantic national antique, he'll definitely kill off Baby Zetty's dreams of becoming a child star without mercy."

Rose was shocked by this and hurriedly clutched the receiver as she looked at Jay. "Josephine, Baby Zetty's daddy will be back soon, you'll have to ask him for his opinion on the matter." Josephine was puzzled. "Baby Zetty's father?"

Was Baby's Zetty's father not her brother?

What did her sister in law mean?

"Ah-My brother is in front of you?" After Josephine understood what Rose meant, she let out a pig-like howl.

Rose wanted to quickly end this loophole-filled call." Josephine, I'm hanging up now!"

However, a slender and beautiful hand comparable to a pianist suddenly stretched out. "Give me the phone!"

Rose reluctantly handed the cell phone to Jay.

"Josephine Ares!"

"Brother, I still have something to do, I'll talk to you next time." Josephine wanted to escape, but Jay threatened her, "You dare to try hang up?" "Brother!" Josephine's shout carried a heavy sobbing tone. "Baby Zetty's identity, what did you mean by that?" The voice did not sound sullen or angry, but it was mixed with a strong deterrent force.

"Ask big sis." Josephine hung up the phone with a loud bang.

Of the 36 Stratagems, fleeing was the best!

Jay's expression was extremely ugly.

When he turned his head to look at Rose, Rose was pretending to clean her room.