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Chapter 311

Swallow City, at the Severe family's courtyard.

The architecture style had the courtyard houses closely overlap one another. The ancient tree reached high to the sky as vines climbed on the black railings inlaid with iron and stone. The bougainvillea flowering season was at its most exuberant, and as far as eyes could see, the ribbons of red flowers were winding away.

Other than the bougainvillea flower belts, the courtyard was filled with the autumn breeze. The fallen leaves were withered, and the fallen yellow leaves on the ground exuded a decadent atmosphere. The Severe family was once infinitely beautiful-dust like the scenery in this courtyard. From their oh-so colorful state into plain bleakness, the sight of it would render one to sigh.

Outside the heavy vermilion gate stood a delicate and dashing youngster. She had almond-shaped eyes and wheat-colored skin tone. There was a mole on the corner of her lip, and she had a beautiful straight

nose.

The person was none other than Rose Foyle, who had disappeared from Imperial Capital.

She had already cut off her long, delicate waist-length hair and was now rocking a new pixie cut. When coupled with her exquisite and superb makeup skills,

she had transformed from the fresh and pure beautiful woman into a neat and dashing youth.

Rose pressed on the copper ring bell for quite some time before she heard footsteps coming from inside. George Severe's mistress, Anne Connors, opened the door for her.

Anne was as poised and sumptuous as she was before. She was wearing designer clothes, gold earrings, and had a few thick, heavy gold bracelets on her wrists.

When she saw the handsome youth standing by the door of her house, Anne's eyes flashed with doubt." Who are you?"

"Madam Connors, is Mr. Severe at home?"

Anne turned her head to glance at the house compound and nodded.

Rose continued, "Could you please let him know that I came from Imperial Capital, Madam? And that I have a n urgent matter to tell him." 1

Madam Connors replied, "Come on in."

Rose stepped in and walked inside, following Anne from behind.

She glanced across the grass and trees. The swing she played on as a little girl was still there as well. The joy and laughter resonated in her mind. She remembered it all like they had just happened yesterday "Darling, our Angeline scored full marks in her examination again. You must reward her well." That was the voice of her gentle, loving mother.

"Tsk, Mom, Angel gets full marks in everything. Her midterms, her final exams, and her entrance exams. The amount of times she got 100 is more than dozens of times by now. She's numb from all the rewards you've given her," the voice of jealousy was coming from her brother.

"Why don't you reward me instead?"

After Zayne uttered his shameless thoughts, he was immediately cursed out by his father. "Aren't you ashamed? Your little sister gets 100 in every subject, yet you've failed all of yours. Can I even hand Severe Enterprises over to you in the future?"

"Dad, just hand it to Angeline. My dream isn't to manage a company. My dream is to be a soldier-"

"Your sister's a girl and she'll eventually marry someone."

"Aren't there Aunty Connors' kids as well?"

"Zayne, would you like to get spanked?"

Rose stood in the courtyard with a cloud of mist floating in her eyes.

Scenes of the past still haunted her mind. However, she knew a single truth-The withering of the Severe family was foreseen long ago.

Zayne's ambition was not in the family's business. As prideful and as outstanding as she was, she was still a girl. Moreover, she was a girl with deep passionate emotions.

Not to mention, their grandfather disallowed Aunty Connors' sons from stepping foot inside Severe Enterprises.

Anne noticed that 'he' was not following close to her. She stood on the stone steps and turned to look at 'him. "By the way, what should I call you?"

The youngster hid 'his' emotions in a hurry and turned to smile politely, then said, "Call me Ange."

Anne said nothing else and turned around to step into the house.

"Dear, someone's looking for you."

The light in the house was dim. He stood in a rigorous posture in front of the French window. Under the backlight, his figure appeared desolated.

When he turned around, one could see the deep wrinkles on his thin face, as if they had been carved by years of hardships.

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Rose stared at him in a daze. Was this the same refined father who was in her memory?

After not seeing him for a few years, he had grown older. He was less than 60 years old, yet he appeared to be in his 70s.

George walked toward the leather sofa and sat down slowly. He pointed toward the sofa on the other side and said to Rose, "Come and sit."

Rose chose to sit down on the sofa beside him instead, which was the closest to George's seat.

George instructed Anne, "Bring some beverages for our guest."

Anne snorted coldly. "Dear, we don't have anything good at home to serve the guest."

Rose immediately uttered, "Plain water will do."

Thus, Anne went on to pour a cup of water for Rose while she babbled endlessly, "If it weren't for my children, we wouldn't even be able to afford to pay for plain water. Hmph. Where's that darling son and daughter of the Severe family? How could they be unreliable during critical times?"

George's aged face immediately turned gloomy as he spat out, "Will you die if you don't mention them for a single day?"

Anne walked over with a cup of water and placed it heavily on the coffee table. She made a huge thud to show her inner dissatisfaction.

"Yes, I just can't reconcile with it. When the Severe family was at its glory, why were Zayne and Angeline the only ones acknowledged by the Severe family? They were showered with unlimited money and riches, yet my children lived in the dark. Now that the Severe family has fallen, one of them is dead and the other one has fled to God knows where. But my children are the ones who have to bear hardships with you!"

Rose held onto the cup and slowly savored the flat plain water.

In her eyes, Anne's indignation was simply preposterous. She was the one who had separated her father and mother, which made Zayne and Angeline lose their paternal love overnight.

As for her children, they led a spoiled and prosperous life under their father's wing.

Today, the Severe family had fallen, yet Zayne was working hard to save Severe Enterprises even though managing a company was not his strongest suit.

As for her, she was dead. Otherwise, how could she possibly let her family go through trials and hardships alone?

Rose was stifled with her inner thoughts, yet she dared not speak out.

George's prestige was unlike back in the days. Anne was the one talking endlessly while he stayed silent the majority of the time and did not refute.

In the end, he retorted rather helplessly, "There's a guest at home. There's no need to be long-winded."

Anne snorted coldly and went upstairs.

Rose looked at her frustrated and annoyed father, recalling how dignified he used to be in front of her gentle mother. Yet, she felt that he was responsible for this outcome. "This is my business card, Mr. Severe."

Rose handed the self-made business card to George.

It was a pure black business card with her name written in big gold letters. 'Ange Lin, Hacker'.

On the other side, it stated her graduate school-QHXY!

George was stunned, and the hand holding onto the business card trembled inexplicably. He looked at her suspiciously.

Ange Lin, when combined together, was obviously Angeline!

Profession, Hacker!

Graduate school, QHXY!

Every detail was exactly the same as Angelina's.

"Who on earth are you?" George locked his eagle-eyes o n Rose's face.

Rose looked at him dimly. "My name's Ange Lin. I'm here to apply for a job."

George sneered. "Heh, job hunting, huh? Severe Enterprises is on the verge of bankruptcy. At this moment, even our layoffs are overwhelming. Why would I hire a new employee?"

 

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Rose's eyes shone brightly as stars, her eyes burning with unwavering faith. "No, you have to."

George's eyes were bloodshot, and his scarlet pupils showed his unparalleled anger. "Ange Lin, I don't care who you are. And I don't want to know who instructed you to come here, but you will leave here immediately!"

Rose heaved a helpless sigh.

It seemed that the name 'Ange Lin' was counterproductive.

Her father suspected that her motives for approaching him were impure instead.

She had to find ways to dispel his apprehension. 1

Thus, she started making a strange movement. She pulled George's hand out and curled his middle finger. Then, she wrapped his other four fingers with her slender hand and left only the tip of his fingers exposed.

It was a game of guessing where the middle finger would be that she and her father used to play when she was young.

George's eyes widened bewilderedly as he stared at her in a daze!

Rose looked at him earnestly and piously. "Severe Enterprises is on the brink of bankruptcy and has

fallen to its lowest point. Are you afraid of adding one more enemy to the list?"

George pushed his gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose. The horror Rose gave him was yet to dissipate. "That's true. Then, what are you doing here?"

"To save Severe Enterprises," Rose said in a way as if she was taking an oath. Her expression carried an unprecedented solemness.

"Have trust in me."

George looked at Ange suspiciously. 'He' looked quite meticulous and earnest.

There were sounds of footsteps upstairs.

George let go of Rose's hand and feigned being absentminded. "I know you hackers have extraordinary sets of skills. But, the Severe family is already in debt. We can't afford to pay your high salary." Rose stated, "I don't want a salary."

"Then, I can't seem to figure out why on earth you would want to enter Severe Enterprises."

Rose replied, "If I can save Severe Enterprises, then the name Ange Lin will write a new page in hacking history. I want fame, and you want profits. We'll both get what we want. So, Mr. Severe, would you like to cooperate with me?"

George stood up and stretched out a hand to her. "To receive such an opportunity, I've no choice but to accept your invitation."

Rose squeezed a bright smile at him.

"I hope we'll work well together."

The next day, Rose, disguised as a lad, was taken to George's company.

Most of the staff had been sacked and only the big company's division heads were held on until the very end. When they saw the chairman bringing in new personnel, every one of them showed an astonished expression.

"Do you need me to introduce them to you?" George halted suddenly and turned to ask Rose.

Most of the heads who tided over the difficulties with Severe Enterprises to the end were the company's oldest employees. Rose was very familiar with them already.

"No need for that." Rose shook her head.

George was slightly taken aback, yet a knowing smile filled his eyes.

He took Rose to the computer room, and Rose immediately sat down to start working.

George sat on the high swivel chair in front of her, watching her quietly. He wondered if she could decipher Severe Enterprises' intranet?

Rose looked at the monitor as her slender fingertips were placed on the keyboard. She pressed the mouse quickly as she reported her surprising findings to

George.

"Seven years ago, the Severe Enterprises' intranet was deciphered by a hacker named 'Innocent'. It's presumed that this 'Innocent' fella had seized all of Severe Enterprises' classified information... And was bound to have stolen Severe Enterprises' business sources."

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"Furthermore, the company's intranet was shared with the mid-level management office... If I'm not mistaken, there's a traitor in your company's cybersecurity department..."

George appeared relatively calm. When Rose covered the screen to turn and look at him, she heard him sigh softly.

It was evident that he had already known the cause of Severe Enterprise's demise.

"You do know your stuff." George serenely commended her.

Rose did not utter a word and quietly waited for his next sentence.

However, George did not have enough trust in her and merely said indifferently, "Severe Enterprise and Imperial Capital's Bell Enterprises were overlapping in our original business scope. It led to fierce competition between the two companies. In the past, when our Old Master Severe was still around, Bell Enterprises did not dare to brazenly go against us due to the old man's prestige. But after Old Master Severe got sick, Bell Enterprises had unbridledly snatched countless customers from Severe Enterprise."

George spoke to this point and stopped his words.

Rose's eyes lit up in wrath. She said while engulfed in

flame, "Bell Enterprise's method of using hackers to steal Severe Enterprise's secrets are truly despicable."

George replied, "The business world is like a battlefield. Severe Enterprise was successfully set up by Bell Enterprise because of our own inferiority."

Rose suppressed her anger. Bell Enterprise would pay for what they owed, and she would make them pay severely. However, it was not the time just yet.

"Mr. Severe, it's time for us to make a comeback now. We have to look for a chance to make the most profit at the lowest cost... I wonder if Mr. Severe has any insight?"

George gave it a thought and said, "The electronics industry requires high-tech talents, but Severe Enterprise is currently in a dilapidated state. There's no capital for us to scoop out new talents and we can't retain said highly-paid talents."

Rose suggested. "What about the film and television industry? If you shoot low-cost films, it's able to achieve maximum sensational benefits. When the time comes, Severe Enterprise's reputation will return. The profits from movies and television are not at all insignificant. Have you thought about taking this path, Mr. Severe?"

George replied, "I've thought about it. But popular screenplays with IP are hard to come by. Moreover, the current top stars are monopolized by Ares Enterprises and Bell Enterprise. Using non-popular screenplays and newcomers are too risky, and I don't dare to take risks."

Rose retorted, "Mr. Severe, you can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs."

George was someone with a cautious personality and lacked an adventurous spirit. Rose's proposal entangled him. "I'll need to consider it."

Rose was unable to persuade him and suddenly remembered what Grandpa had told her in the ward. Her mind wavered unconsciously.

"Mr. Severe, the Severe and Ares were family friends. Now that Severe Enterprise is in a difficult situation, why don't you request help from Ares Enterprises? Surely Ares Enterprises will lend a hand for old time's sake..."

George's eyes turned dark and fierce. "Do you think I've never asked for the Ares family's help? Ares Films is currently the largest and most influential company in the country. But it's currently handled by Ares second branch's family head, Jacob Ares. We were friends a few years back, but his attitude toward me changed after Severe Enterprise's downfall..."

Rose clenched her fists in anger. "Mr. Severe, if you can't ask nicely for it, then use force."

George looked at 'him'. "You got an idea?"

Rose continued, "Mr. Severe should know, when the shepherds quarrel, the wolf has a winning game." "And who'll the shepherds be?" George inquired.

Rose held her palm out, looking like she was determined to win. "It can be a battle between the Areses and Bells, or an inner war between the Ares and Bell families. As long as we can cripple their film industries, Severe Enterprises will find a way out of this predicament." 1

George was utterly bewildered. 'Ange is not only smart, but he has nerves of steel as well. He dares to challenge both the Ares and Bell families?'

Then, George took a card out of his wallet and threw it toward Rose. "Then, you should go to Imperial Capital. The money in the card is just something small from me. The password is my little girl's birthday, Zl0919."

Rose held onto the JPMorgan card and beamed a bright smile. "Alright."

After Rose left, George watched on as her back gradually faded from the corridor. The lad looked frail, yet 'he' exuded a stubborn will.

George felt his heart undulating, and the business card he held in his hand was burning hot.

He slowly stretched out his fist and turned Rose's business card to the other side. When he saw the name 'Ange Lin', there were faint tears pooling in the bottom of his eyes. Angeline!

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A BMW X3 was driving on Swallow Capital's expressway. As she approached Imperial Capital's toll gate, Rose, who was in the driver's seat, slid down the car window and looked at the misty cliff outside. Fate was a miraculous thing. Angeline died there seven years ago. Yet, the heavens showed pity for her soul and attached her onto Rose's body so that she would go on living.

Seven years later, Rose changed her name to Ange Lin to fulfill Angeline's lifelong mission.

In Imperial Capital.

It was early evening when the hazy dusk of twilight was unfolding magnificent imagery.

Inside the Ares' Celestial Clubhouse where the Ares' second branch family had taken over, Jacob Ares' son, Jean, showed up here almost every night. He lived a life of drunkenness with a group of friends. 1 Rose drove the BMW straight into the parking lot of the clubhouse and slid the window down. There was a cigarette in her mouth as she supported herself on the car window, looking at the entrance of the clubhouse. 2

At eight o'clock in the evening, Jean was hugging two women as he staggered out of the car, clearly drunk as a skunk.

Rose quickly opened the car door to greet him, "Young Master Jean."

Jean turned to look at Ange and eyed him from top to bottom. Then, he pushed the two beauties on his sides and walked in front of Rose. He pinched Rose's chin and asked with a grin, "Not bad, you have great qualities. What's your name?"

Rose was somewhat uncomfortable. Jean Ares looked like an enchanting evildoer, and his appearance had his own merits compared with Jay. However, the fellow had an alluring way of speaking. It was softer and more comfortable to get close to. 1

He was unlike that walking iceberg, Jay Ares. One would get frozen into an ice sculpture by his powerful cold pressure 100 miles away. "My name's Ange Lin, Master Jean. I came to you today to talk about project cooperation." Rose's chin broke free from his palm.

Jean's wide peach blossom eyes smiled like a blooming flower. "Alright then, come with me."

When the two beauties were about to stick themselves onto him once more, Jean pushed them away. Jean circled his arm around the shoulders of a delicately frail Rose and walked inside with her. Rose shrunk her neck as this position made her feel very uncomfortable.

Only, he continued more excessively.

Jean suddenly attached his mouth to her ears as his warm breath lingered. "As long as you wait upon me nicely, I'll agree to any project collaboration."

Rose had goosebumps all over. What did this fellow mean by wait upon him?

Was she not dressed like a man right now?

Did she think too much into it?

To save Severe Enterprise, Rose was willing to bite any bullet and face any unknown risks.

Jean took her straight to the third floor of the clubhouse. When Rose saw the hotel-style room layout on both sides of the corridor, she suddenly felt a surge of blood rush to her forehead. She cried out but shed no tears.

'Perhaps the guy's gay?'

Meanwhile, across the corridor, Jay was holding onto Baby Zetty while meeting up with the person in charge of the clubhouse.

When he passed by Jean, Jay halted his footsteps.

Rose's gaze inadvertently met Baby Zetty's, and with a guilty conscience, she quickly lowered her head. She feared that Baby Zetty would recognize her.

Baby Zetty was fixated on Rose's ears. There were three piercings on the auricle!

"Why are you here, Jay?" Jean quickly released Rose and straightened himself up. The alcoholic odor on his body was emitting everywhere.

"My wife's been angry at me recently. My people can't seem to find her anywhere. Jean, if she's hiding here with you, protect her for me." Jay's voice stayed icy cold as always. Rose coughed at the thought.

Jay was looking for her?

What on earth was going on?

To rid herself of him, she returned to Severe Enterprise and left all three children with him. Why could he still not let her go?

Due to Rose's coughing that carried hints of a guilty conscience, Jay could not help but look at 'him' a few more times.

"Take a breather. You wouldn't want to damage your kidney," Jay said quietly.

When Rose heard these words, the guess in her heart was immediately confirmed. It turned out that Jean was indeed a f*cking pervert-And he was gay.

What could she do? If she entered the room with him, would she get eaten alive?

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Jean laughed uninhibitedly. "Thanks for the reminder. But, it's hard to find such a fine specimen on this planet. Tonight, I'd rather sacrifice two of my kidneys to indulge myself with this beauty." Rose was utterly disgusted that her delicate face was distorted. She stared at Jean as she hugged herself in self-defense.

"Master Jean, I'm not selling myself. I'm here to talk business."

Jean was not one to force someone to do the things they refused. As such, he merely showed her a gesture. "Then, you may go ahead and leave. I'll write off that project cooperation." Rose was placed in a difficult situation.

Jean raised Rose's chin and said, "Reluctant to leave? Then just serve me obediently!"

Jay glanced at Rose contemptuously and shook his head before leaving.

Baby Zetty suddenly turned and looked at Rose who was behind her.

Jay stretched out his hand to cover Baby Zetty's eyes." Unsuitable for children."

Baby Zetty's voice seemed to be coming from a knowing place. It was low and soft. "Uncle Jay, he has

three ear piercings like Mommy."

The sound of her words crawled into Jay's ears like a python and pierced right into his eardrums.

He abruptly turned around.

Then, he saw Jean was about to land a kiss on Rose, yet Rose's gaze was locked on him instead.

When she saw Jay turn, she guiltily and quickly reached out to hug Jean's neck. She closed her eyes and was preparing herself for the play of her lifetime with Jean. Only through this way would Jay lose his suspicions.

Unexpectedly, Jay shoved himself back to the front of them. He stretched his palm and smacked Jean's neck, making Jean fall to the ground.

Rose looked at Jean, who had lost consciousness, and back at the icy Jay. The soles of her feet were preparing to flee.

"Queenie, can you watch Baby Zetty for me? Only for an hour." Jay handed Baby Zetty in his arms over to the beautiful young woman next to him. "Sure, Mr. Ares."

The others who were rather tactful carried Jean away.

Rose wanted to escape, but Jay stood right in front of her like a mighty imposing mountain.

"Didn't you want to talk about a project collaboration?

Discuss it with me."

Rose was petrified.

What benefits could she possibly gain from discussing business with the shrewd businessman Jay Ares?

"Sir Ares, I can only discuss the matter with Jean," she spoke while swallowing her saliva.

Jay's eyes were filled with a knowing smile.

"Jean is only a few years younger than me yet you call me Sir Ares. It's as if we're a generation apart. Is this appropriate?"

He had searched high and low for her, yet here she was, where he least expected her to be.

Rose was distressed by this. "That's what everyone calls you!"

She found it strange as well. They were obviously of the same age group, yet Jay's name was more respectfully called out in the streets. "Change it."

Rose bit her lips. 'F*cker, must you fuss over minor matters.'

"Yes, Sir Ares. When I see any of you in the future, I'll call all of you Sirs! Sir Jean!"

Jay's handsome face sank. "No need for that."

Rose looked at him in bewilderment. She took a while to react. "Then, should I call you Master Jay?" 'What's this guy's deal? Pretending to be all delicate? Wasn't it fine when I called him Sir Ares before?'

"Just the first name."

Rose nearly choked herself. Heck, was the Ares family producing an abundant amount of perverts?

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As if struck by thunder, Rose was scorched on the outside yet tender on the inside.

If she had not pretended to be a man, she would have never known that Jay would have such an acquired taste.

"What's your name?" Jay's gaze fell on her ear piercings, and a smile appeared in his eyes.

"Ange Lin."

"Ange Lin?" 'Angeline?'

Jay smiled even wider. "Nice name."

Then, his pliers-like hand squeezed her chin forcefully. "Tell me, what business do you have with Jean Ares?"

Rose was forced to look up at him. When she saw the indignation in the man's eyes, Rose shivered in fear.

"I wanted to borrow one of Celestial Films' currently popular movie stars, Flora-" Rose was barely done with her sentence before she was interrupted by Jay's impatient voice.

"Do it with me. How about it?"

Rose blushed at his words. 'Can this guy carefully choose his words so that others won't misunderstand him?'

"Sir Ares, you don't seem to have the authority to manage Celestial Media!" Rose only spoke facts. The Ares' film company was under James Ares' family's name.

"If you do it with me instead, then any of the actors under Celestial are yours."

The generous condition moved Rose. Her pupils were dilated and shining like stars.

"Deal!"

Jay nodded.

He took out a door card and swiped it. Then, the door opened before Jay proceeded to drag Rose inside.

Afterward, the door was locked.

Rose looked at him, warily. "What are you doing?"

Jay walked toward her, pulling off his tie wildly. The neckline of his white shirt was looser without the shackles of a tie. His partly exposed skin was so enticing that it would make one's heart beat a little faster. Rose swallowed her saliva and stepped back unconsciously.

Jay took off his jacket and threw it onto the sofa. As he approached closer, Rose was forced to retreat and accidentally fell, sitting on the sofa as well.

His long and tall body bent down, and the inside of his loose shirt showed a magnificent sight!

Rose looked at him, horrified. "Sir Ares, I'm a dude."

"It's fine."

Rose could feel the twitch in her facial nerves. "Sir Ares, could it be... Are you gay?" 1

"Whether or not I am, you can verify it yourself."

He moved his hand to her ear. The three piercings were said to be a symbol for the three children she had.

Rose's ears grew red. The guy's hand seemed to have magical powers. Electricity waves were generated wherever they touched.

"Sir Ares, aren't we doing official business here?" Rose reminded him.

Jay retorted, "Aren't we doing it now?"

Rose had a sudden realization. It seemed that this guy was deliberately choosing his words to con her! The thing that he said they should do was referring to this degenerate thing!

Rose realized it now. However, Jay's body was scaldingly burning against hers. It was as if a mountain was pressing on top of her. She started to have trouble breathing.

"My apologies, Sir Ares. I think I've misunderstood you."

Rose was about to cry out.

Why would Jay spare her? He was having trouble sleeping and eating for many days now, and it was all thanks to her. How could he feel satisfied if he did not collect a sort of interest from her today? "Serve me well and I won't treat you unfairly," he stated.

No matter what, he hoped that she would take part in the delight with a pleasant state of mind.

Rose closed her eyes and pressed hard on her luck.

It was not like he had never bedded her before!

Since there was no means to escape, she could use this opportunity to blackmail him. She had disguised herself anyway, so there was no way he would recognize her.

"What kind of benefits can you give me, Sir Ares?"

"Whatever you want. As long as I have it, then it shall be yours." He bound her hands behind the back of his head and stared into her eyes in earnest.

Rose had never seen him so smitten before.

He could utter such beautiful words of promise toward a 'man' he had never met before.

She was hit with a pang of jealousy.

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Rose slowly closed her eyes.

She was no longer willing to open them. She merely felt the distinct amount of pleasure he was giving her.

He was gentle as if he was dealing with a fragile porcelain doll. However, the occasional loss of control made her feel extremely overwhelmed, and finally, she could no longer bear the exhaustion. She got muddle-headed and fell asleep.

By the time she woke up, it felt as if her body had fallen apart.

She cast countless curses toward Jay at this moment. She wanted to take him outside and give him a good beating.

How long would she have to rest before she could finally get out and work?

It appeared to be dawn outside the window.

It took Rose an immense amount of effort to get up. The slight breeze brought about a refreshing burst on her body, and that was when she found out that she was wearing nothing. Rose's facial expression immediately changed.

Jay would have definitely found out the fact that she was a woman.

She wanted to get out of bed, yet she immediately

heard a crisp bell sound from her ankle. Chains were locked onto it, and this made Rose spew a series of foul words.

'F*ck!

'Jay Ares, you f*cking b*stard!'

"Anyone there?" Rose shouted for a long time, yet nobody answered.

Her throat was getting dry as her voice cracked. There was a thermos cup next to her, and Rose picked it up to unscrew the lid without thinking much. She drank the water inside.

The water temperature was neither cold nor hot, and it was just right.

Then, Rose discovered that there was a message under the thermos. "I'll be back soon, baby. Let's have breakfast together."

The penmanship had a strong aura to it. It was vigorous yet free and eased.

Who else could it be if not Jay?

Rose lay back down on the bed gloomily. She did not expect Jay Ares, the dapper-looking fellow, to secretly be a scum. Did he imprison her here to be his sex slave?

Soon enough, there were steady and robust-sounding footsteps coming from outside the door.

Rose glared at the door in a fury. When Jay pushed the door open and entered, he was slightly startled when he saw her. "Why are you up so early?"

Rose presented him with her locked ankle and asked angrily, "What do you mean by this?"

Jay walked over and placed his finger on her glowing slender calf. "Don't entice me. You know I have no restraint when it comes to you."

Rose."..."

"I finally understand it now. Colleges and universities merely filter out bad students, not bad people." Rose thought of the things he had done last night and felt sick to her stomach.

He stood in front of the closet and chose a camisole dress. Then, he returned in front of her.

"Are you done?

"No." Rose was about to throw hands.

"Then, please continue!" Jay pulled out a stool and sat in front of her. He appeared calm and unruffled as he fixed his eyes on her.

Rose had a wicked thought. Since she disguised herself, he would not recognize who she was anyway. If she cursed at him to relieve her anger now, he could not find her again once she escaped. "Sex beast!

"Scum!

"Refined degenerate!"

Jay was in between laughter and tears.

He could not listen to her any longer. Hence, he proceeded to block her words with his lips. It was not a s authoritative. This time around, it was as gentle as the wind.

Rose widened her eyes while glaring.

Why was this guy becoming more foolish!

She pushed him hard, yet due to the strength exerted, the blanket on her body fell off. His gaze fell on her body...

She quickly pulled the blanket to wrap herself up.

Jay proceeded to pull the blanket off and slipped the dress over her head.

Then, he unlocked the chain on her ankle.

"I told you before, don't cross my limit. My limit is that you shouldn't run away from home."

Rose looked at him like she had gone silly.

Jay recognized her from the beginning? She was utterly doomed!

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"You recognize me?" Rose touched her pixie cute and stifled back tears.

She had even cut off her beautiful black hair to evade him successfully. Yet, it barely took a day for her to be discovered by him? She had on heavy makeup and did exaggerated hairstyles to fool him for so much longer.

Sigh, what a failure. 1

"How'd you recognize me?" Rose tried to ask him humbly, merely to learn from her failure and better protect herself next time.

Jay raised his hand and pinched her thin earlobe.

Under the backlight, her lovely earlobe was glowing with transparent light. "Rose Loyle, don't ever try to escape again. I remember every single mark you have on your body. Even if you've turned to ashes, I can still recognize you!"

Rose was knocking on death's door. "Do you want to test that theory?"

Jay's smile appeared faint as he looked at Rose's restless and stubborn eyes. "It seems like you'll never behave yourself unless I set you straight."

He stood up and pulled out his belt, then proceeded to tie her hands.

"What are you doing?"

"It's only natural to punish a badly-behaved woman." He walked to the window and pulled on the heavy curtain.

The light became dim inside the room.

Then, he turned around to face her, looking like a fierce lion overlooking its prey. There were even hints of coquettish wild laughter.

"Escape, and I'll do you ten times."

Rose looked at him, petrified. "Pervert."

"I'm only perverted toward you."

"I'm not going to hurt you." His hoarse voice had a hint of sexiness to it.

Rose stared at him in a daze. "Do you love me, Sir Ares?" she asked somewhat foolishly.

She regretted it immediately after inquiring.

Not everyone was the same as her, who deemed that love and sex unified to its highest degree was the ideal type of love.

Men were merely animals that placed their thoughts on the lower part of their bodies. Furthermore, for him, there was never a lack of celebrities or beautiful ladies around. He could even use his five fingers to solve all his physical needs.

"My actions aren't enough to answer your question?" h

e asked.

Rose merely felt that the current flirty position she was in made her blush. It fastened her heartbeat. She could not bring herself to look into his eyes.

"Do it a couple more times and you'll deeply feel my love." He entered while kissing her.

Outside the window, it had started to rain heavily.

Rose looked at the man in deep sleep beside her. Those familiar eyebrows had faded the rebelliousness of his youth, now hinted with a touch of cold and mature charm.

Only when he was asleep would he disperse all the coldness from his body. Now he looked like a big child, peaceful and serene like an average infant -Harmless.

His long and narrow eye lines were raised slightly toward the end. He had the ideal peachy eyes and was clearly charming. Yet, his eyes also exuded cold layers of frost akin to an ice cellar, keeping people thousands of miles away.

She stretched out her hand and pressed on his nose bridge. An uncle who was over 30 years old with no blackhead, fine pores, and had glowing, delicate skin. It made her feel ashamed as a woman. 1 His eyelashes fluttered.

Realizing that he might be awake, she quickly raised her hand. When she wanted to retract, his big hand caught her wrist. He subsequently placed her hand on his lips and kissed it.

Rose,

This guy... Was he awake?

Chapter 320

Chapter 320

If he found out that she had just secretly touched him, would she not die from embarrassment?

She pulled out her hand vigorously, but he circled her further and hugged her into his arms. His chin rested on her forehead.

This action was only shown between lovers, right?

Rose did not dare to move.

"Are you hungry?" The tone of his voice from just waking up was extremely languid. It was wretchedly alluring.

It was already noon time. Rose was so hungry that she could eat a horse.

However, she was inexplicably addicted to his embrace and refused to get up.

Thus, she shook her head. "I'm not hungry."

The gentle, loving moment was soon destroyed by a sudden whistling sound made by Jean Ares. Jean was indignantly slamming his hand on the door downstairs. "Jay Ares, come out wherever you are!"

Rose got up in shock and put on her camisole dress quickly.

Jay sat up rather slowly and pulled her back to bed."

You can continue to sleep. I'll wake you up after breakfast is ready."

He proceeded to walk around in front of her, looking like a merman.

That chiseled body of his was truly enchanting with broad shoulders, narrow waist, and a pair of long legs. The proportions he had were utterly faultless.

He took out some clothes from the closet and turned around to see that Rose was looking at him with starry-eyed infatuation. The corners of his lips were slightly raised. "Do I look good?"

Rose merely felt ashamed of herself. She covered her eyes with her hands and was about to dig a hole and hide inside of it.

"Please refrain from raising attention to yourself, Sir Ares."

"Every part of my body, from the parts that should be seen to the parts that shouldn't, have been seen by you anyway. Is there a reason to cover up?" he stated confidently.

Rose ought to bite off her tongue and swallow it. Why did she have to provoke him?

Jay put on his clothes and looked at the shy Rose who was immaculately dressed. "Do you know why Jean is here?"

Rose took her hands away from her eyes and looked at him suspiciously.

Jay gave her a wicked smile before leaving.

Rose,"..."

." 'The man's eyes appear to be carrying poison! I

Rose's curiosity was piqued. After he left, she quickly got up from the bed and chose a neutral-looking menswear set in the closet. She stood in front of the full-length mirror and saw that her initially disguised face was left bare. Her natural face was exposed, and Rose was left utterly stunned. 1

Did Jay remove her makeup?

Then, she could not be Ange Lin at the moment.

She gloomily stuffed the menswear back into the closet and re-selected a set of women's clothing. She put it on before opening the door and headed outside.

Downstairs, Jay had just opened the door, yet Jean, who was soaked by rain, shouted at him angrily.

"Why'd you open it so slowly? I'm all wet now, achoo-" Jean uttered as he walked in.

"Why are you here?" Jay asked coldly.

Jean made himself at home and took off his wet coat and shirt.

Jay glanced at the little lady hiding on the staircase of the second floor.

He ordered Jean coldly, "Put them back on." Jean showed him the dripping wet coat. "Can you be more humane? My clothes are this wet and you're asking me to put them back on?"