Ch. 301..310
Chapter 301
When the physician came in, Baby Zetty noticed the cart she was pushing and stretched out her arms. She rolled up her sleeves and asked in a sweet tone, "Miss doctor, are you going to draw my blood?" Jay rolled her sleeves back down and explained to her very gently. "There's no need to examine your blood. We're using natural therapy this time. The only thing you need to do is cooperate and let this aunty here massage you."
Baby Zetty was slightly puzzled. "I don't need to take any medication?"
"Nope."
"Uncle Jay, is it because you don't want to spend any money on me? Is that why you don't want me to go for injections and take medication? Am I going to die?" Baby Zetty asked innocently.
Jay,
The physician could not help but chuckle. "Baby Zetty, massage therapies are more expensive than injections and medication."
Baby Zetty knew she had misunderstood Jay. Hence, she said somewhat shamefully, "I'm sorry, Uncle Jay."
Jay was silent.
What was there to add? The only reason their
relationship had turned sour was because of his misdemeanor. He had always been indifferent and ruthless toward Baby Zetty, so she had her reason for demonizing him. 1 The next day.
The headline-'Chairman of Grand Asia drove singlehandedly with a child in arm at midnight, causing a rear-end collision'-showed up on the news once more.
Grand Old Master Ares noticed the news was flooded by his grandson's mishaps recently and got infuriated.
"Jay's always been rather careful in doing things. But he's continuously making the headline lately, so someone's clearly deliberately doing this. Where's Jay? Give him a call and tell him to be more careful in the near future."
John had just returned home from dealing with Jay's rear-end collision. He collapsed on the sofa in exhaustion and said weakly, "Dad, anyone with discerning eyes can see that these two headlines are either related to Rose or her daughter. Is there a need to investigate the manipulator behind all of this? In my opinion, Rose must be the one who bribed the paparazzi to secretly photograph Jay just so that she'll be able to climb the social ladder."
Grand Old Master Ares muttered to himself irresolutely, "Jay's usually wise and farsighted, not to mention deeply articulative. He wouldn't fall into some country-bumpkin girl's trap."
John then sat up and continued, "Dad, you're underestimating Rose Loyle. If Rose truly was a crude and ignorant country-bumpkin, how'd she escape Jay's palm even when she was pregnant with his children six years ago?"
John reminded everyone in the room that Rose Loyle was indeed not a simple-minded person.
Jay's mother was getting somewhat bothered. "Is it possible that Rose Loyle is seeking revenge after being driven out of Garden Of A Diary by me?"
Grand Old Master Ares exclaimed, "Immediately send someone to follow up and investigate Rose Loyle. We mustn't let Jay's fame and reputation be soiled from her doings."
"Yes," John replied.
Grand Old Master Ares felt uneasy just thinking about it. He stood up in a trembling manner and said, "I'm heading to Grand Asia to have a chat with Jay."
John hurriedly tried to stop him and said, "You're in n o condition to be walking about, Dad. If you want to see him, then get him to come over."
Afterward, John immediately dialed Jay's number. Once the call was connected, John sneered at him as he said, "You're popular in the news these days, Jay. Can't you give way for some other young blood?" "If you have something to say, say it properly," Jay retorted coolly.
"Where are you? Your grandpa misses you dearly. Can you come back quickly?" John restrained his unruliness and asked sternly.
Jay hesitated for a moment before replying, "Tell the old man that Baby Zetty's in the hospital, so I can't leave. Once Zetty's discharged from the hospital, I'll go to Tourmaline to give him a visit."
John was in disbelief. "It can't be. You're not listening t o grandfather because of Rose's daughter? Are you the reincarnation of Romeo right now? How are you so muddle-headed?" "Scram." Jay hung up the phone in annoyance.
John relayed Jay's words to Grand Old Master Ares," Jay's not coming back, Dad. He's accompanying his baby stepdaughter in the hospital."
Grand Old Manter Ares was at the end of his tether. "If he doesn't come here, then I'll go over there. That's fine, right?!"
His fury caused panic amongst his children and grandchildren. They immediately occupied themselves with arranging for the grand old master's journey.
Soon, the VIP ward of Grand Asia was crowded with people. The whole corridor was impenetrable but still in an orderly manner.
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The bodyguards were standing on one side in a row, protecting the safety of Grand Old Master Ares.
With his crutches, the old man walked quickly to the ward where Baby Zetty was located.
All of his sons and daughter-in-laws followed him.
Jay frowned when the ward's door was suddenly kicked open. Fearing that Baby Zetty was about to wake up from all the commotion, Jay covered Zetty's ears with his hands. This action petrified his grandfather as well as all his uncles and aunties on the spot when they saw it.
In their impression, Jay was a walking iceberg and was cold-hearted toward everyone.
"What on earth are you doing, Jay?" Jay's mother walked up to him in a fit.
Jay stood up, his sharp gaze condemning the room full of people. "Get out. Baby Zetty needs to rest."
Everyone in the room looked at one another. Did they hear him wrong?
"You're going too far, Jay. You're willing to chase us, your elders, away for a little girl who has no blood relationship with the Ares?" John exclaimed aloud.
Baby Zetty slowly opened her doll-like eyes and saw
that the room was filled with people. She got up and sat while greeting everyone politely. "Hello, grandfathers and grandmothers."
Jay glared at John furiously. "You woke her up."
John felt chills running down his spine. "Don't stare at me like that, Jay. It's as if I'm your one true foe..."
Jay walked toward Grand Old Master Ares, his voice becoming gentler as he spoke, "Grandfather, go and wait for me in the VIP room. I'll come over immediately." Grand Old Master Ares' stern gaze swept across Baby Zetty's face. He heaved a heavy sigh, clearly dissatisfied with Jay's bottomless doting on Baby Zetty.
Still, he protected Jay's dignity and turned to walk out of there.
"Uncle, who are they?"
Jay stroked Baby Zetty's little head. "The Ares family's elderlies."
"No wonder they don't like me."
Jay, "..."
'What kind of logic was that?'
Baby Zetty looked at Jay, her eyes appearing a little gloomy. "You hate me, so it's evident they hate me as well. Hatred is deeply-rooted, after all." Jay,"..."
"I love you, Zetty."
Baby Zetty, 'Why does it feel so unreal?' "Uncle's going out for a bit. Are you scared to be alone?"
Baby Zetty shook her head. "No."
"Good girl."
Inside the VIP room.
Grand Old Master Ares' expression was too gloomy, and everyone else had stopped breathing aloud altogether.
The Grand Old Master trusted Jay in every possible way. Today, however, Jay had done things that made his grandfather extremely exasperated. It was the first time that the grandfather and grandson were in a conflict. Since they were both stubborn and hardheaded, God knew what kind of battle was about to unfold soon. 1
When Jay walked into the VIP room, his mother deliberately walked in front of him as she whispered in reminder, "Your grandfather's in a fit of anger. Don't be stubborn with him." 1
Jay's cold expression showed no signs of compromise.
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"Grandfather!" Jay walked up to his grandfather and called out respectfully.
Grand Old Master Ares raised his gaze and squinted. He pointed his thin finger at him. It was trembling continuously due to fury. "Tell me. Is it worth it, doing all of this for a woman?" Jay's expression appeared grave and stern. He replied instantly, "It is."
Compared to the things that Angeline had done for him, were these things even computable to hers?
Grand Old Master Ares was so exasperated that he had trouble breathing. He could barely speak anymore. "You. You... You've truly disappointed me."
Jay's father, Jack Ares, immediately walked over and reprimanded his son harshly, "Jay, watch your attitude when talking to your grandfather."
John aggravated things further by saying, "Jay's arrogant, so he treats everyone equally with that temper of his. Dad won't blame him for it, Jack."
Jay ruthlessly shot John a glare. "Perhaps you should shut up."
John embarrassedly rubbed the tip of his nose and stayed silent.
Seeing that Jay was not reflecting on himself for his
attitude, Grand Old Master Ares was even more enraged. He said in a raging tone, "Jay, haven't you ever considered that maybe Rose Loyle is not at all a simple woman? She's able to get pregnant with an Ares heir because of her scheming personality. Don't you think she's a deeply shrewd and calculative woman?"
Jay would not allow anyone to taint Rose's name and immediately retorted in a stern tone, "Grandfather, Rose isn't as scary as you've described."
She was a woman who lived and died because of love. She was a woman who secretly loved him for two lifetimes and was as fragile as a shell-less egg yolk. She was pure, limpid, weak, and brittle. He would no longer allow anyone to hurt her.
Due to Jay's supreme effort in defending Rose, everyone in the room felt that Jay's behavior was unfathomable.
"Jay, you were never close to any women, so why are you suddenly so obsessed with Rose Loyle? I think she's bewitched you," his Second Aunt stated.
"That's right, Jay. You've always been hard-hearted, yet you ran a red light in the middle of the night for Rose Loyle's daughter. You're even so openly talking back to your grandfather. It seems as if you're no longer the same person." His Third Aunt agreed.
Several of his uncles pressed on. "Jay, you need to be honest, have you fallen for Rose Loyle?"
Jay nodded solemnly.
Grand Old Master Ares sighed with resentment. "It's not that you're disallowed from having feelings for her. But is it worthwhile to repeatedly be on the headlines for a woman like that?"
Jay stared at Grand Old Master Ares with a firm gaze. "It's worth it!"
Grand Old Master Ares initially thought that his dearest grandson was merely carried away on a whim. Upon seeing Jay's adamant unconcealed love for Rose, he grew quiet.
He felt an inexplicable disappointment toward Jay.
"I initially thought that if you married her, it'd be good for Jenson. That was why I turned a blind eye to you two. Now that I see your almost frantic obsession with her, I truly regret it," Grand Old Master Ares said in a fury, "I've changed my mind. The Ares family no longer welcomes Rose Boyle."
Jay's tall and straight body shivered as he stared at his grandfather. There was a stubborn unwavering gaze in his eyes.
"All of you have already driven her away. What else could you possibly want?" he said bitterly.
Grand Old Master Ares could see the resentment in Jay's beautifully enticing pair of eyes, and his heart immediately sank.
"Jay, I never expected that a female nobody would
turn out to be your ruin one day." i
Grand Old Master Ares' disappointment toward Jay was written all over his face. Soon enough, his blue and despaired eyes emitted a resolute gaze. "Jay, you're my pride who I've cultivated hard all these years. I'll never allow Rose Loyle to destroy all of my hard work."
Jay saw the destructive gaze in Grand Old Master Ares' eyes, and his heart grew cold. He roared slightly," Grandfather?"
"To prevent you from going astray, I'd rather you hate me forever," Grand Old Master Ares said deeply.
The atmosphere in the room instantly became extremely suffocating. 1
Everyone's eyes were focused on Grand Old Master Ares and Jay.
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One was pressing on the other, while the other stayed unflinching!
How would the quibble between these two come to an end?
Grand Old Master Ares suddenly stood up, and when he passed by Jay, Jay proceeded to stretch out his hand to hold him back.
"Let me know again if you've regretted it." Grand Old Master Ares looked at Jay's unwavering eyes.
Jay announced to the others, "Dad, escort the others out. I'd like to have a few words with Grandfather alone."
Grand Old Master Ares was startled, yet he hobbled back to the chair.
He pointed his cane toward the door and ordered the others, "All of you wait outside."
Thus, the others proceeded to file out the room.
Jay's father thoughtfully closed the door behind him, leaving a quiet space for the grandfather-grandson duo.
Grand Old Master Ares looked at Jay and pointed to the seat next to him. Then, Jay sat down.
"Grandfather, I can explain the two headlines about m
e. But you have to promise not to make things hard for Rose anymore," Jay said.
Grand Old Master Ares' gaze was cold. "Go ahead. What's going on?"
Jay replied, "The first headline you saw about the intimate photo of me and Rose... I was the one who asked people to put it up."
Grand Old Master Ares was startled by this reveal. "I just can't think of a reason why you'd do something like this."
Jay said, "To force her to marry me."
Grand Old Master Ares was even more dumbfounded by this twisted ending. He thought that Rose had been the one bribing people to climb up the social ladder. Nevertheless, it was his grandson's doing! Jay's explanation did not dissipate his grandfather's wrath. On the contrary, it made him stamp with fury.
"Why do you think I'll ever let go of a woman who's making you lose your head?"
Grand Old Master Ares' thunderous-like roar made everyone who was eavesdropping on the other side lose the colors on their faces.
John was rejoicing to himself amidst the calamity. He said with a sense of gloat, "After this incident, Jay's placement in the old man's heart will probably reduce rapidly. I'm afraid that soon enough, the other Areses will have to participate in managing Ares Enterprises."
The second and third branches of the Ares family members were rejoicing in their hearts.
Jay's mother had an icy expression on her face. "Even if my darling Jay leaves the management position of Ares Enterprises, he's still the founder of Grand Asia."
These words made the others who were initially immeasurably self-satisfied look beaten down once more and extremely spiritless.
Jay's Grand Asia had thrived in recent years, and its economic growth surpassed Ares Enterprises' momentum. It was merely that Ares Enterprises had a century-old foundation with a strong familial background.
John continued frankly, "If Jay's completely outed from Ares Enterprises, dear Sister-in-law, his value will still fall drastically with only Grand Asia on his back."
However, Jay's mother was not someone who was easy to deal with either. "Even if his value drops, he'll be better than any of you."
Jay's father exclaimed furiously, "The negotiation between Father and Jay is not even over. Isn't it too early to be arguing over Ares Enterprises' management rights?"
Thus, the family members from the second and third branches resentfully kept their mouths shut.
Inside the room, Grand Old Master Ares and Jay started a new round of verbal battle.
"Then, what's going on with that second headline I saw?" Grand Old Master Ares asked exasperatedly.
"Don't tell me you're the one who wants Rose Doyle to change her mind and win her over. Is that why you publicized the photo of you taking care of Baby Zetty with all your heart?"
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"That was perhaps due to my negligence last night. The paparazzi was able to take advantage of me." A layer of frost covered Jay's handsome face.
On Grand Old Master Ares' hardship-filled face emerged a keen look that could read through the vicissitudes of the smallest changes. "Jay, you've lived a quiet life for so many years. The paparazzi in Imperial Capital have no authority, nor do they have power. Who'd dare step on your toes?"
"I understand, Grandfather." Jay's eyes were filled with darkness. "I'll make the truth come to light about this matter."
"Paparazzi are certainly hateful, but as an Ares, you should've been cautious with your words and actions. Don't give those hidden maggots a chance to hurt you," Grand Old Master Ares continued.
"I heard from your mother that Rose has left the Garden Of A Diary?"
"Yes," Jay said somewhat regretfully.
Grand Old Master Ares looked at his grandson's unconcealable frustrated expression and felt himself swallowing his anger. "Since Rose has left Garden Of A Diary, then you should decisively break off the undue love you have for her. Also, her daughter is not a n Ares, so when Zetty's cured, return her to Rose."
After hesitating slightly, he continued in a powerful and resonating tone, "We Areses don't raise outsiders a s our own. This has been a rule for many years, so don't forget it."
"Baby Zetty isn't an outsider, Grandfather," Jay argued strongly.
"Her last name is Loy-" Grand Old Master Ares scolded infuriatingly.
Jay stood his ground, "No. She's an Ares!"
Grand Old Master Ares's eyes grew suspicious. "What are you saying?"
Thus, Jay explained softly, "She's my daughter."
Grand Old Master Ares replied in exasperation, "Do you like being her stepfather that much?"
Jay continued helplessly and persistently, "Not as a stepfather. As her biological father."
Grand Old Master Ares widened his eyes. "What did you say?"
He stood up slowly and had a look of disbelief on his face. Then, he repeatedly tried to confirm. "Is Zetty truly your daughter?"
Jay nodded. "Biologically."
The sudden news somewhat dazed Grand Old Master Ares. "You can't simply say whatever you want about these matters, Jay. Do you have evidence?" Jay asked in retort, "Does a paternity test count?"
Grand Old Master Ares squinted his hawk-like eyes." How's this possible? Didn't Rose leave you six years ago? When did the two of you—" Grand Old Master Ares had not finished uttering his suspicions before Jay interrupted him with an explanation. "It's not what you think, Grandfather. Zetty, Jenson, and Robbie were born on the same day."
Grand Old Master Ares was even more dumbfounded." Triplets?"
Jay nodded at this. "Yes. It's extremely rare in the medical field, but your dear grandson happened to get bestowed by a chance."
Afterward, Grand Old Master Ares' surprised expression slowly turned into joy.
"That means Rose Doyle is actually our family's greatest heroine?"
Jay added, "I asked people to investigate Rose's ex-husband, but there have been no results. Grandfather, I can assure you that after Rose divorced me, she never remarried. The marriage she created out of thin air were merely lies to protect Baby Zetty from being snatched away by the Ares family."
Grand Old Master Ares pondered the ins and outs of this matter and repeatedly nodded. "If Rose Doyle doesn't have a messy marriage history and based on the fact that she gave birth to three Ares children, then the Ares family has no reason to treat her badly. Alright, Jay. I'll no longer interfere with your marital issues." i
Then, Grand Old Master Ares thought of something else and turned the conversation around. "However, her name's not well received in Imperial Capital.
Moreover, since the two of you are getting married for the second time, let's keep a low profile."
Jay held a different view toward this matter. "No, Grandfather. I'll give her an unprecedented wedding."
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Grand Old Master Ares' smile froze in the corner of his eyes. "You no longer hesitate to quarrel with your grandfather because of her. It's as if you're infatuated and blinded by love. Should I still let you marry her?"
Jay replied to him emotionally, "Grandfather, it's not that I'm crazily in love. I'm merely unable to repay her for all the kindness and favor she has given me."
Grand Old Master Ares frowned with a sense of doubt. Were they talking about the same heroine?
"With a snap of a finger, there are plenty of women in Imperial Capital who'll be kind to you," Grand Old Master Ares said somewhat disdainfully.
Jay shook his head. "No. There's no one else like her who'll love me as vast as the ocean."
Grand Old Master Ares was even more confused. He could recall that Jay had mentioned this sentence before, but the person he was talking about at that time was not Rose. "Is she better than your Angelina?"
When he brought up Angelina, Jay's face was filled with a joyous smile.
Grand Old Master Ares could still feel Jay's passionate love for Angelina. Hence, he was slightly puzzled." Since Angelina still lingers in your heart, how can you show affection to another woman?" Jay suddenly held Grand Old Master Ares' hand with excitement. "Grandfather, it's precisely because I love Angeline that I want to treat Rose well."
Grand Old Master Ares was getting more and more confused. "What logic is that?"
Jay's eyes shone brighter than thousands of stars when he said, "Grandfather, Rose Loyle is my Angeline."
Grand Old Master Ares was so stunned by the news that he sank heavily into the sofa.
"What did you say?"
Jay continued, "I know how freakishly outrageous this must sound for anyone. But Grandfather, this is the absolute truth."
"I'd like evidence..." Grand Old Master Ares rubbed on his forehead that was developing a headache.
Then, Jay replied in compliance, "If I say these out loud, I wouldn't believe it either. But after all those investigation results, I have no other options but to believe it.
"Grandfather, Rose is one of the world's best elite hackers. Even my secret code was cracked by her within half a day."
"Huh?" Grand Old Master Ares felt astounded.
"Moreover, Rose's brush skills on her painting... I was the one who taught her how to paint that way."
"Was there such a thing?" "The strangest thing was when Angeline was in that car accident, Rose happened to be present on the same spot. Therefore, I can boldly speculate that Angelina's soul had attached herself to Rose's body."
Grand Old Master Ares felt aghast over and over again.
"Is there more evidence?"
Jay looked straight into Grand Old Master Ares' eyes." When she was unconscious, she called me Jaybie. Grandfather, I believe in my intuition. She's Angeline Severe."
Grand Old Master Ares' initially dry eyes burst into tears as he continued emotionally, "If the gods have opened their hearts and let her return so that she can keep you company, then I'll die without any regrets in my heart." 1
Jay tightened his clasp on Grand Old Master Ares' hand comfortingly. "Grandfather, don't be sad. You have to take care of your body."
Grand Old Master Ares was getting agitated. "How can I not be? Her grandfather and I were brothers for life, and he saved my life before. But because of Angeline's death, he's refusing to see me. How about the life I still owe him? I've been feeling suffocated that he blames me for it deep down!"
Jay said, "The one Old Master Severe resents is me. I was the one who let him down since I couldn't take
care of his precious granddaughter."
Grand Old Master Ares was stirred up as he shook Jay's hand and urged him. "Jay, if Angelina is truly back, you mustn't turn your back on her." "I never will
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When the VIP room's door suddenly opened, the people waiting outside the door immediately surrounded them. Everyone's gaze was fixated on Grand Old Master Ares and Jay's facial expressions. Unfortunately for them, both Grand Old Master Ares and Jay were masters in concealing their emotions. Their expressions were the same as always-cold and solemn. It was as if nothing had happened between them.
Grand Old Master Ares' gaze inadvertently glanced toward Baby Zetty's ward. Then, he said to Jay, "Since her mother isn't here, you'll have to bear with it these few days. Once the child is discharged, take her to Tourmaline Estate to play. Bring Jens and Baby Robbie as well. I miss them already. Let's bring them all back together."
Jay nodded. "Yes, Grandfather."
Everyone was utterly bewildered at the scene. Not only was the grandfather and grandson duo not at each other's throats, but they were unexpectedly harmonious as well.
John murmured lightly, "Dad, Jens and Baby Zetty are the Ares' flesh and blood, so we don't have any objections in letting them return to Tourmaline Estate. But Zetty is merely Jay's future stepdaughter. You've always hated illegitimate children entering
Tourmaline Estate, Dad. However, you're showing such love to Zetty. Aren't you afraid you'll upset the other illegitimate nieces and nephews?" 4
His second uncle, Jacob Ares, and his third uncle, James Ares, were silent. After all, they had the most number of children born out of wedlock.
Grand Old Master Ares had always refused their illegitimate children from entering Tourmaline Estate. Yet, he was treating Jay's stepdaughter so differently. The difference in treatment was making the two of them feel somewhat dissatisfied.
However, the madams from the second and third branches of the family were evidently resentful at John's justifiable remarks. The two glared fiercely at John. "You shouldn't go around touching a sore spot, John! You're only making Father unhappy."
John continued, "Sooner or later, this matter will present itself so openly that escaping it is no longer a solution. Those illegitimate Areses born out of wedlock are scattered outside. It's not a long-term solution." Grand Old Master Ares looked at Jay and deliberately threw this problem for him to solve.
Jay looked at his uncles' eager expression. If he did not give them a reasonable explanation, these uncles would definitely not let him off the hook.
John looked at him with a wicked smirk on his face." What do you think, Jay?"
A smile appeared on Jay's handsome and chiseled face. If several of his uncles felt that this was enough to put him in a difficult position and force him to tell the truth about the secret conversation he had with his grandfather today, or they expected him to persuade his grandfather to accept those illegitimate cousins into the Ares' family tree, then it was a miscalculation on their part.
"This isn't the place to discuss the family's dirty laundry. Let's talk about it when we get home." Jay smiled gracefully.
The expression his uncles had on their faces were distorted.
Grand Old Master Ares exuded a gaze of admiration toward Jay. He proved himself to be worthy of his personal upbringing.
He was simply the most outstanding diplomat!
John placed a hand on Jay's shoulder. "Talk about it when we get home, huh? Then, you'll have to go home, right? Jay, you don't live in Tourmaline Estate, so which home are you going back to?" "Once Baby Zetty is discharged from the hospital, I'll return with the three children."
John nodded. "Alright! We'll be waiting for you."
Then, he shot Jay a 'you can run now, but you can't hide forever' look.
Jay waved at him and said, "I won't be sending you
off."
Once the whole Ares clan had left, Jay returned to Baby Zetty's ward.
Baby Zetty was sitting on the hospital bed. She still looked a little sluggish, but she did not cry nor make any problems. She was merely letting the massage therapist do her work.
Jay stood behind the curtain and looked at Baby Zetty quietly.
When he walked back from the VIP room, the children in the VIP wards were almost howling that it was deafening. The parents accompanying them were coaxing them as if they were royalties. They were given iPads and candies as well.
Meanwhile, his Baby Zetty appeared to be in a foul mood and had no parents around. Yet, she constrained herself and did not make a fuss.
The child was so well-behaved that she looked rather pitiful.
"Baby Zetty, where's your mommy?" The massage therapist conversed with her affectionately.
"Mommy can't make it because she has something going on," Baby Zetty replied. There was a little choke in her voice.
"What about your daddy? Why doesn't he come here to keep you company?" the therapist asked curiously.
Those who could enter Grand Asia' VIP ward were prominent families who were either rich or noble. They naturally treat their children as cherished little darlings, so it stood to reason that parents would typically accompany their children when warded.
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However, this child was not accompanied by her family. As such, the matter was slightly suspicious to the massage therapist.
Jay was keen to know what kind of person daddy was to Baby Zetty in her heart. Hence, the long legs that were stepping out immediately retracted.
Baby Zetty lowered her head and whispered, "Daddy was here, then he went out again."
"Ah." The therapist stopped inquiring. It was not a surprise for her that a child would have thoughtless parents.
However, the man behind the curtain was shocked by Baby Zetty's answer.
Baby Zetty clearly knew that he was her father, right?
Why did she still call him Uncle?
"Zetty, you're so beautiful and adorable. Mommy and Daddy must love you to death," the therapist chatted with Baby Zetty. It was to distract the child from the discomfort, and she also thought that Baby Zetty was truly cute.
"Mommy loves me, but my Daddy doesn't love me," Baby Zetty replied nonchalantly.
Jay heaved a sigh and opened the curtain. When the doctor saw Jay, she stood up in aghast and called out
respectfully, "Mr. Ares."
Jay said, "Please continue."
The doctor was slightly startled. She sat down nervously and continued to massage Baby Zetty.
She cursed out in her heart. Did the chairman come to the ward to give her directions on her work?
Jay sat on the chair beside the bed and reached out to touch Baby Zetty. He asked softly, "Do you feel better?" Baby Zetty nodded.
The doctor was flabbergasted. Baby Zetty's guardian was their chairman?
Baby Zetty looked at Jay. She was hesitant to speak, yet she appeared somewhat pitiful.
"Is there anything you want to say?" Jay squeezed her little nose and smiled.
Baby Zetty said in an upset tone, "I miss Mommy, Uncle. I really miss Mommy!"
Jay looked at her distressed expression. She appeared as if she was desperately holding back tears, and her nose was reddened. "You can cry if you want, Baby Zetty." Baby Zetty suddenly jumped into his arm and wailed out loud.
"I want Mommy!"
Jay's eyes were misty as he gently patted Baby Zetty's back. He comforted her by saying, "Baby Zetty, it's okay. Mommy will come back by the time you're better." The doctor witnessing the scene was dumbfounded.
The legendary iceberg chairman was actually this gentle in front of children?
After finishing the massage while still in shock, the massage therapist left, somewhat embarrassed.
Baby Zetty cried for quite some time, and once she was finally tired of it, Jay proceeded to ask, "Now tell me. Are you hungry?"
Baby Zetty cutely nodded.
Thus, Jay picked her up with one hand. "Come one. Let's get something yummy to eat."
In Grand Asia's cafeteria.
The dining hall was spacious and had light music flowing. There were different cuisines in each section to suit people with different states of mind.
When Jay appeared in the hall with Baby Zetty in his arms, the originally noisy cafeteria turned to absolute silence. All the employees looked at the chairman and the adorable doll in his arm in a stupefied
manner.
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Upon getting looked at by so many uncles and aunties, Baby Zetty became somewhat embarrassed. She shyly buried her head in Jay's chest. Then, she opened one eye and looked across the unfamiliar
place innocently.
Her shy action made Jay smile gently. "Are you being shy?"
Baby Zetty hugged his neck and asked timidly, "Uncle, why are they looking at me?"
Jay scanned the hall with a stern gaze, and the staff immediately immersed themselves back to work.
Jay said to Baby Zetty, "Probably because you're too cute."
Baby Zetty stared at Jay blankly.
"What is it?" Jay asked her.
"Uncle, it's the first time you're praising Baby Zetty." Zetty could not hide the surprise in her eyes.
Jay frowned. "Is that so?"
At that moment, he wanted to selectively forget all the memories of him being indifferent toward Baby Zetty in the past.
"I'll remember to always compliment you from now on and no longer try to suppress my praises."
Baby Zetty's eyes showed a smile, her precious dark
pupils pure and clear.
"Uncle, you look handsome when you're not angry."
"Is that so?"
The father-daughter duo came to the front desk of the cafeteria hall as they chatted. When she saw the colorful and delicious-looking food, Baby Zetty exclaimed, "Woah!" "What do you want to eat?" Jay asked her.
A touch of guilt arose in his heart when he found that he cared so little about this child that he barely knew any of her preferences at all.
"Can I order anything I want? No matter the price?" Baby Zetty looked at Jay somewhat worriedly. "What if it's too expensive?"
The waiter at the front desk was dumbfounded upon hearing Baby Zetty's words.
'She came here to have a meal with the chairman, yet she's worried about the price? What a precious baby. I just ought to steal her away. 'Such a cutie pie.'
"Do you think Uncle is short of money?" Jay asked.
Baby Zetty replied thoughtfully, "Uncle is not short of money-"
Her long eyelashes drooped down as she said in frustration, "But, are you willing to spend money on me, Uncle?"
Jay,"...
He held the child tighter. "Of course."
Although she had gotten Uncle Jay's stamp of approval, Baby Zetty was a frugal child. She merely ordered two small portions of snacks and a bowl of chicken noodle soup. Her sweet smile then bloomed with satisfaction.
Jay asked, "Don't you want anything else?"
Baby Zetty was very content and answered, "No. Mommy said we shouldn't be wasteful."
Jay was very much pleased with Angeline's upbringing, but he was distressed when he noticed that his baby daughter had a poor person's eating habits.
Thus, Jay took the initiative to order a couple more lightly-seasoned refreshments before taking Baby Zetty to a booth by the window to enjoy a quiet time.
Due to the chairman's sudden visit, the dining hall was quiet.
Hence, when the chairman's assistant, Grayson, came into the hall as carefree as usual, everyone looked at him as if he was their savior.
"Vo! Did you guys see a ghost? Why are you chatterboxes being so quiet today?"
The person in charge of the Cyber Security Department gave Grayson a hint and shifted his gaze
toward the chairman's direction.
Grayson looked in the direction he hinted and saw Mr. Ares and Baby Zetty sitting near each other inside the elegant booth. Their movements were extraordinarily i n-sync as they had their meals. The scene was truly pleasant to the eyes.
"Daughters are truly father's little princesses!" Grayson could not help but sigh when he noticed the happiness smeared all over the chairman's face.
The usually bossy and domineering Grayson switched his demeanor to an upright gentleman instantly in the face of the chairman. He walked to Mr. Ares with a solemn and rigorous expression with a lunch box in hand.
Jay glanced at him once and scoffed. "Go away."
He dared to disturb their father-daughter bonding time. What an ignorant fool. Grayson said shamelessly, "I have important matters to discuss, Mr. Ares."
Only then did Jay's expression ease up.
Chapter 310
Chapter 310
Grayson sat across the father-daughter duo.
Baby Zetty noticed Grayson and immediately called out sweetly, "Good day to you, Uncle."
Grayson was so startled that his jaw almost fell to the floor. 'What is this... Perhaps the Ares family's gene finally mutated itself?'
The highly cold, domineering genes that were unapproachable had finally mutated into something more humane.
"Baby Zetty, did you grow up eating sweets? Why are you so adorably sweet?" Grayson was utterly charmed by Baby Zetty that he could not help but reach out and rub Zetty's hair. Jay's murderous glare shot onto Grayson's hand.
"Take it away, your hands are dirty."
Grayson felt a stab!
"I just washed my hands, Mr. Ares."
"Stay away from my Baby Zetty."
Zetty looked at the aggressive Jay and the pitiful Grayson. Suddenly, she reached out and placed Grayson's hand on her head.
Jay,"..." "Is she doing this to go against him?'
Grayson, 'Why is this kid so cute?'
Baby Zetty preached at Jay, "It's wrong for you to do that, Uncle. This uncle touched my head because he likes me. I can't refuse others from treating me well. That's impolite behavior."
Jay,
Grayson,"..."
Grayson secretly glanced at his chairman and saw his constipated expression. It was evident that he was indulged in Baby Zetty.
He was secretly ecstatic. God had finally opened up his chairman's eyes and sent a cutie to melt this giant iceberg.
It was just that it was too early for Grayson to celebrate. Jay's love for his darling daughter had surpassed his imagination. It almost reached an abnormal point.
"Stay away from all men, Baby Zetty. They're dangerous." Jay stared at Grayson coldly. "Just like this uncle right here. Even though he's good-looking, he's done plenty of bad things in secret." Grayson,"..."
'Mr. Ares, is it okay for you to teach your daughter these things?
'Furthermore, the bad things I've done were all instructed by you, Mr. Ares.'
Baby Zetty looked at Grayson and nodded. "I know. Mommy said that the better looking men are, the more dangerous they'll be."
Then, her small eyes fell on the paragon of handsome in this universe-Jay Ares. "Mommy said people like Uncle are akin to beasts in clothing. We need to stay away from them as far away as possible." Jay's current expression was incomprehensible.
Grayson almost laughed wildly at the table when he saw the chairman's face that looked like he had eaten turd.
He waited to see how the chairman would react.
Then, Jay patted Baby Zetty's head very calmly." Mommy's right. The most handsome men are indeed more dangerous. It's an established rule. But Uncle Jay's an exception."
Baby Zetty pursed her lips and muttered, "Uncle, you're obviously more dangerous than any other handsome uncles."
Jay,
Grayson could not help but sputter out some of his meal.
Jay glared at him fiercely. "Close your mouth properly."
Then, he turned to Baby Zetty and asked, "Why's that?"
Baby Zetty answered in honesty, "Because Uncle will
abduct Mommy's children."
Jay was rendered speechless.
Jay suddenly recalled the scene of meeting Rose at the airport. At that time, she told the children that he was a human trafficker. Only now did he know what was really on her mind.
She was always afraid that he would take Baby Robbie and Baby Zetty from her. Hence, she tried every means to avoid him.
However...
If she loved her children that much, why did she leave the three children to him?
'Where are you, Angeline?' There was an endless longing.