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Chapter 321
Jay glared daggers at Jean, slicing him into a million pieces with his gaze.
Yielding, Jean Ares put his soaked transparent shirt back on. "Fine, fine. All I did was take my shirt off. It's not like I took advantage of you or anything, so what's with the icy look?" "Why are you here?" Jay asked before walking away to the kitchen.
Like Jay's tail, Jean followed him wherever he went." You know very well why I'm here. I'm your brother, and yet you came to my territory to steal my man?"
Watching Jean close the door behind him, Jay traced back to reopen the kitchen door so that the little lady could eavesdrop on the two brothers' conversation. 1
Jean began to babble, "Don't you dare pretend it never happened. After knocking me out last night, you took Ange for yourself. Even people a few floors away could hear Ange's screams. Tell me. What did you do to him?" i
Standing before the kitchen counter, Jay replied in a casual tone as he prepared breakfast. "I see. Are you sure you're not exaggerating?" 3
Jean was frustrated. "You think I am? Other people have heard him more than once throughout the night.
I can't believe you, really."
Jay flashed an indescribable look at the set of stairs on the second floor...
He saw Rose's cheeks that were flushed bright red at that moment, almost the color of a monkey's butt.
Had they truly been that loud at the clubhouse last night? How was Ange Lin going to face other people from now on?
"Well then, if you already know they belong to me, why did you even come to annoy me?" Jay twirled the knife in his hands, letting its sharp glint reflect precisely on Jean's face.
Caught off guard, Jean took an instinctive step back only to watch Jay twirl the knife before cutting up some vegetables...
Jean patted his chest as he exhaled a sigh of relief." Not in front of the baby."
Having arrived at his desired effect, Jay began to arrange for Jean's leave. "Are you done? Please leave."
Jean put on a tragic expression as if a life without Ange brought him no pleasure and no fear of death. "I want my Ange Lin back!"
"I'll say it again, that person's mine," Jay Ares replied coldly.
"You can't afford to make mistakes, Jay, not when you're a constantly trending topic in Imperial Capital. Imagine if I spread the scandal of your bisexuality to the world. Would you even have the decency to leave
your house?" Jean threatened bravely.
Shocked, Rose's mouth morphed into a perfect circle. Jay Ares was bisexual?
"Go ahead and try."
Heating two glasses of milk to go with two grilled steaks, Jay brought the tray of breakfast to the dining room.
Ungraciously taking the seat next to him, Jean's eyes shone as he stared at the tender pieces of steak in front of him. "Maybe there's still hope for you. You can keep Ange as thanks for the steak." Placing a knife and a fork around the plate, Jay spared him a glance. "It's not for you."
His eyes settled on Rose who had a hand on the staircase's rail. "Come down for breakfast."
Following Jay's lead, Jean trailed his eyes toward the stairs to find a dainty lady descending. He was stupefied.
"Holy sh*t... Jay, you're hiding a mistress?"
After greeting Jean politely with a nod, Rose moved over to Jay to take her tray before shuffling to the side.
Immediately, Jay took back her breakfast tray and placed it right next to his. His gaze fell on the seat by his side. "Sit."
Shuffling slowly back to him, Rose sat.
As if having discovered something new, Jean
marched childishly over and stood in front of Rose. Lifting his pinky, he asked with his voice pitched an octave higher, "Oh hi, beautiful. What's your name?"
Rose choked at the unexpected tone and behavior.
Jay glanced at Jean with displeasure. "She's your sister-in-law."
Jean exclaimed, "Sister-in-law? Who are we kidding? We only have one big sis, and that's Rose Loyle, the crude and uneducated country girl."
Rose coughed harder, tearing up as she choked.
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"How can you be so impolite to your big sis, Jean Ares?" Rose asked spitefully.
Surprisingly, Jean smiled. "Oh? Aren't you a kind person, standing up for my oh-so-pitiful sister-in-law? It's not like I'm insulting her on purpose, though. Jay told me himself how crude and ignorant my sister in law is. She's a mere shallow and uneducated country girl. Right, Jay?"
Rose's expectant gaze fell on Jay as she stared at him with round eyes.
Jean stared at his brother, waiting for Jay to back him up.
Jay responded casually, "Your sister-in-law is kind, beautiful, and a pleasure to live with. It's not my fault you're too mean to say anything nice about other people." 1
Jean Ares,"..."
Rose Loyle,
Jean picked at his ears. "I'm sorry, come again? That's not what you said before, Jay. I'm pretty sure you called my big sis a stereotypical bimbo and something along the lines of how the only reason you married her was that she was easy to control and wouldn't create trouble..."
Jay's gaze was as sharp as a scalpel when it landed on Jean. It was as if he was about to skin him alive.
Yet, he just did not seem to know how to keep his mouth shut. "I never understood why a man as smart as you would settle for such a dumb woman, but I suppose it makes sense now. Like that, you'd be able to keep your wife while having mistresses on the side. What a brilliant plan, Jay, but why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Jabbing both her knife and fork into the steak, Rose stood up wearing a darkened expression. "I'm full."
Then, she left with a sweep of her sleeves.
Staring at Rose, Jean asked, "Are you jealous of my big sis, pretty lady? You don't have to worry about her, considering how my brother would never bare his heart for my big sis if it's the last thing he does." Rose glared bitterly at Jean. "Do you know who I am?"
"Nope." Jean shook his head.
Rose drove a punch to Jean's face and gave him a nosebleed.
"Your entire family is made of fools," Rose stated furiously before huffing to leave.
Cupping his nose, Jean turned to complain to Jay," She hit me, Brother! Sh*t, it was a strong hit too."
Jay merely drank his glass of milk elegantly. "Sucks to be you."
"Can't you treat me with a little more love? I'm your brother, am I not? How could you let one of your side chicks hit me? Who's more important to you, me or her?"
"Her."
Jean was stunned.
There was a long lapse of silence before the room erupted again with Jean's miserably wailing. "Wow, okay. You've finally shown your true colors."
Frustrated, Jean lay bonelessly on the dining table. "It was only last night when you stole my man, and today, you're already fooling around with another woman. What a scandalous private life you have.
Grandfather will hear about this!"
Jay merely stated, "That was Rose Foyle, your sister-in-law."
Jean landed on the floor with a loud thud, and on his face was a myriad of mixed expressions.
"Sister-in-law?"
With the insults he flew at her earlier, it made sense that she got angry!
"Have you gone blind, Jay? I'm sorry, but I have to ask exactly which part of Big Sis you found crude, ignorant, shallow, and uneducated?"
'When she's such an unmistakable work of art?'
Jay looked at him dejectedly. "I've never said such a
thing."
Jean's eyes widened. "But you have, Jay! Don't you know the story of Pinocchio? Your nose grows longer with every lie." 1 "I have not." Jean thought to himself, 'I can't believe he's going back on his words.'
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Rose Loyle was dejected.
Thanks to Jean Ares, she now knew that everyone in the Ares family thought her to be an idiot.
With that being said, this 'idiot' now wanted to do something so astounding that would blow the minds of these pompous folks. Her eyes burned with humiliation upon spotting the ankle shackle on the bed.
She did not want to stay a moment longer at this Godforsaken place.
'If Sir Ares thinks he can hold me here, then he can dream on.'
Rose opened the windows and found the distance between the second floor to the ground to be an estimated five meters.
Looping one end of the metal chain on herself and the other end on the window frame, Rose scaled the smooth wall outside like she was Spider-man.
In the first-floor living room.
Shocked speechless by Jay's words, Jean saw a large shadowy lump flash before his dazed eyes.
"Spider-man?" Jean exclaimed while staring at Rose on the glass wall.
With his back facing the glass wall, Jay was joking around with Jean and had his hands on his shoulders when he suddenly heard the word 'Spider-man'. His expression darkened immediately. Turning around sharply, Jay was met with the sight of Rose trembling as she was suspended in the air. His heart lurched at the sight. "Sh*t!"
Was this woman suicidal?
While dashing over, Jay hated for the first time how that specific wall had no windows. All he could do was watch as Rose smiled craftily while scaling across the transparent glass.
"Rose Loyle... What do you..." Before he could finish talking, Rose had already detangled the chain by her waist and leaped, landing on the floor with a thud.
Pulling an ugly face at him, she turned around and ran.
Jean was in shock.
"What weird organism is this? Damn, this is so exciting. She sure has the guts to provoke the Hades o f Imperial Capital!"
Jay dashed out. "Stop running, Rose!"
Jean chased after them, speaking excitedly, "This is getting interesting."
Watching Jay hot on her heels, Rose ran in panic and ended up off the sidewalk. Standing in the middle of the road, she spread her arms into a horizontal line to force the cars into an emergency brake. Jay jolted in shock. He stopped immediately for he was afraid that if he got any closer, he would drive her into further danger.
Upon reaching Jay, Jean stared curiously at Jay who was no longer running. "Why aren't you chasing after her, Jay?"
Veins burst under Jay's eyes as he ran out, furious with the ferocity of a lion.
Jean asked, "Here, I'll help you chase after her. It's what I'm best at, after all. I'll change my name if I don't chase her to the ends of our lives." "Enough," Jay berated.
With his leg suspended mid-step, it hit Jean what was going on. "No way, Jay. You can't possibly be worried about her, can you?"
A sports car sped over and stopped right in front of Rose.
Without a word, Rose hopped in from the car's window and the car raced away.
Jean could not help but take a subconscious step backward at the sight of Jay's quickly freezing physique.
"Calm down, Jay. I've got the car plate number down. It's registered in Imperial Capital, B17CH. B*tch! Holy s h*t, could the car plate number get any more lowly?" "Find out who B17CH is registered under." Jay's tone was bone-chillingly cold.
Taking out his phone, Jean began to tap on it.
Jean gulped at the results on the screen before displaying his phone in front of Jay's eyes.
"Jay, is Rose eloping with Sean Bell?" "Just a coincidence." Jay corrected him despondently.
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Jean exclaimed, "How can this be a coincidence? Just think about it. Of all the times Big Sis could have run, she decided to run now. She must have planned this with Sean Bell so that he would pick her up
from here. Am I wrong?"
Jay glared despondently at him. "Shut your mouth before I kill you."
Jean merely replied in a displeased tone, "It's okay. So what if Big Sis ran away? You still have me, right? Don't worry, I'll never tell anyone about such a scandal. That is, as long as you give Ange back to me." Hostility flared in Jay's eyes as he watched Sean Bell's car slowly disappear from his view.
After speeding at 120 miles an hour the entire way, Sean only dared to park his sports car by the roadside after double-checking to make sure no one had followed them.
"It's unlike Sir Ares to not follow us." Sean mulled over.
Rose, however, disagreed, for this was not the first time she had slipped past his fingertips.
Facing Rose's new tomboyish appearance, Sean chuckled humorlessly. "I thought Sir Ares preferred girls with long hair. Did you cut it short just to spite him?"
Rose's expression immediately saddened. She had made it clear to herself ever since Jay's mother threw her out of Garden Of A Diary that she would never live submissively for other people again.
She would live for herself.
She would live for the Severes.
"This has nothing to do with him," she said.
Sean froze. "So what now? Offending Sir Ares makes living in Imperial Capital difficult, you know that."
Rose stared at him with her heart-clenching puppy eyes on full display. "Will you take me in?"
Sean smiled. "I don't personally mind, but whether you'd dare to stay with me or not is the actual question. You know very well that everyone around me is ferocious and difficult to deal with." Rose snapped her fingers in front of Sean. "Close your eyes and give me three minutes. I'll show you a magic trick."
Sean compliantly followed and shut his eyes before opening them again after three minutes.
Rose had turned into a slouching old lady and her entire face was now covered in wrinkles. He would never have recognized her had it not been for the clothes she was wearing. "You can change appearances? That's so cool!" Sean exclaimed.
"Aren't you looking for a trustworthy secretary?" Rose pointed a finger at her nose. "How about me?"
Sean smiled radiantly. "Can you change into something sexier?"
Rose rolled her eyes. "It hasn't occurred to me that the ever so elegant Master Bell has such desires too."
Instead of feeling ashamed, Sean took it all in stride." You have to understand. When doing business with men, the most powerful weapon a woman has is her chest. When a man is too charmed to place his eyes elsewhere, he won't be in the correct mindset to negotiate, and therefore, he'll be at a disadvantage."
"That makes sense," Rose replied, wearing an expression of someone who had just learned something new.
Despite her vast knowledge, all Rose had was theory and not experiences. Thus, she was more than happy to learn from Sean.
"Hence, remember to dress a little sexier tomorrow when you come to work. Also, this short hair is a little too eye-catching, so you might want to do something about it."
"Got it!" Rose acknowledged.
"Then... I'll see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
After going their separate ways, Sean drove straight to
Bell Mansion.
Opening the doors, he found the noble and dignified Jay Ares sitting on the couch as if he was a divine being. With his legs casually crossed and a cigarette between the tips of his fingers, his eyes lacked warmth. They were cold with inviolability.
"Are you back, Sean? Master Ares has been waiting for you for quite some time," Stanley Bell told his son.
A bitter and hopeless smile rose in Sean's eyes. Thinking he had lost the man earlier by stepping on the accelerator, he had not expected Jay to corner him at home.
"Master Ares, as expected, you sure do tackle things in such an extraordinary way!" Sean praised insincerely as he approached.
Stanley Bell said, "I'll get out of your hair now so that you youngsters can talk."
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There was only Jay Ares and Sean Bell left in the living room.
Despite their current location being Sean Bell's own house, Sean could not help but feel like they were in Jay's territory.
He had an extremely overpowering aura, one that ran shivers on other's spines.
With a cigarette dangling from his mouth, even a simple act of frowning was laced with a majestic aura.
Brutally extinguishing the light on his cigarette, his dark eyes stared at Sean. "Don't you have anything to tell me?"
Sean was stunned...
Why did he have to start when Jay was the one who barged into his house?
"Let's not beat around the bush, Master Ares. You're here for Rose Loyle, aren't you?"
"So you're not stupid."
Drenched in sweat, Sean wondered why he felt like an idiot when speaking to this great god. "Then, I shall tell you the truth. Rose Loyle is no longer in Imperial Capital," Sean stated.
Any remnants of warmth left Jay's eagle-like eyes. "Do
you know what happens to those who lie to me?"
Sean shrugged. "I wouldn't dare."
"I'm only here to give a word of advice, Sean Bell..." Jay spoke in a light tone, enunciating every word clearly, "I, Jay Ares, swear that should anyone dare harm even a hair of my most precious sweetheart, I'll dig up all of that person's family members, dead and alive, and make them pay!"
Sean's smile lingered at the corners of his eyes.
Despite hearing people referring to Jay Ares as the embodiment of Hades reincarnated, he had not found him too scary before.
However, Jay was threatening him with his late mother rather than his living family. That itself had him shaking in fear.
This man was terrifying.
Jay stood, his tone still casual when he spoke again," Take care of her for me, Sean."
Blood drained from Sean's scalp. He had lathered his piety on thickly, yet could Jay be aware of his lie?
Sean fell backward onto the couch after Jay left.
It was as if a thunderstorm had passed over his head, leaving as fast as it had come.
Sean was assaulted with a multitude of nightmares that night, which resulted in swollen goldfish-like eyes the next morning. A bluish-green shadow was cast right under his eyelashes.
Having not even the mood for breakfast, Sean went to work in a depressed mood.
He thought about it over and over before finally concluding that in order not to further offend this devil that was Jay Ares, he had no other choice but to sacrifice Rose. He would have to persuade her to leave and have her obediently returning to Jay's side.
However, all his thoughts were thrown out the window the moment his gaze fell on his gorgeous secretary.
At the entrance of the Bell Enterprises' Central Building was Rose Boyle, donned in a fiery red V-neck bare-back one-piece dress. The bodycon clothing hugging her curves in all the right places.
Her long wavy hair was pinned up with a fish-shaped diamond hairpin behind her ears. Her charming looks emphasized her natural beauty.
Her fair glowing skin coupled with her defined brows and her pair of twinkling orbs attracted the gazes of all those around her.
"Sean." Rose greeted Sean with an energetic look and a charming smile.
Sean almost tripped on the elevated step in shock." Orchid?"
Rose walked over to support him by the arm.
"It's me. Do I look sexy?" Rose twirled around.
Sean's eyes turned into slits as blood threatened to run from his nostrils. Lifting a hand to wipe off his nosebleed, he spoke regretfully, "You're going to screw me over before any other men if you dress like this
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Rose Loyle stared bitterly at him. "Weren't you the one who told me to dress more sexily?"
"I did, but what I meant was just slightly sexier. What you're wearing right now is too much. Your V-neck is low, and you're showing too much of your back. I'll be in the office extinguishing flames. I'm burning up all over right now." Sean quickened his strides as he speed-walked to his office.
"Extinguish flames?" Rose could not help but chuckle." How do you plan to extinguish the flames?"
Not slowing down, Sean dispiritedly fired back at Rose. "With my hand, of course. It's not like I can ask you to help me extinguish the flames now, can I? Someone will make sure I have nightmares every night should I even look at you with the slightest malicious intent."
"Who?"
Barging into his office in a huff, Sean slammed the doors with a bang behind him, leaving Rose outside. A t the door, Rose spoke, "Be quick, then. What's up with you? You can't even hold yourself together at all!"
Half an hour later, Sean opened his doors.
Lifting her wrist to check the time, Rose smiled. "That was fast."
Sean's expression darkened. "How much erotica have you read? You expect every man on the planet to be the kind who lasts long?"
Rose smiled mirthfully. "Don't worry, Mr. Bell. Your secret's safe with me."
Sean slapped his palm on his forehead. He was normal, yet why did he feel the humiliating burn as if he was inadequate in the nether regions?
Turning back to see Rose doubling over in laughter, Sean spoke embarrassedly, "Oh, I get it. You're comparing me with him, aren't you? Tell me the truth, how long does he take?"
Rose flushed immediately while grumbling under her breath, "Just who are you referring to?"
Sean's interest was piqued as he sat uninhibitedly in front of Rose. "Jay Ares! Don't tell me you've never done it with him when you gave birth to his children. Tell me, how long does it take for him?" Rose's hands came up to cover her face, eyes peeking out from the gaps between her fingers. "Longer than you."
"He must've taken drugs then," Sean said indignantly.
"You must've taken drugs." Rose instinctively fired back at him.
Sean stared at how Rose stood up for Jay. "Just how much do you love him? I can't even say a bad thing about him without you firing back at me."
Rose sighed. Standing up for Jay had become a wellingrained habit at that point.
"It won't happen again."
Sean stated, "Alright, alright. Let's get to work."
At the mention of work, the duo stopped joking around and began to get serious.
Sean handed a pile of office folders to Rose. "This here is the screenplay of The Moonlit Sky's, a young adult platinum novelist, movie adaptation. In hopes to improve Bell Enterprise's depressing film industry, we've spent a large sum to buy its IP. However, both Ares and Severe Enterprises are interested in this production as well. What we need now is a plan to buy its copyright at the cheapest possible price and take it from both Ares and Severe Enterprises' hands."
Flipping through the screenplay, Rose asked confusedly, "Severe Enterprises are financially unstable and close to declaring bankruptcy. Where are they getting the funds to buy such a trending IP movie?" Sean spoke, "They may be financially unstable, but their experience itself pulls them apart from many other enterprises. Plus, I'm pretty sure Severe Enterprises plan to use this opportunity as a chance to star over."
Holding the screenplay in her arms, Rose excused herself to her little cubical. "I'll read through it first before I tell you, Mr. Bell."
After five whole days of burning the midnight oil, Rose finally finished reading the screenplay of this time-traveling ancient fantasy movie adaptation.
Sean was displeased. "Orchid, I let you stay by my side to work, not to read novels."
Rose smiled. "The book's good, Mr. President, and the genre just so happens to be the currently popular boy's love. The plot has its ups and downs while giving off a sense of positive energy. It's worth the extra thought we'll need to rival Ares Enterprises."
Sean mulled over the idea. "We shall meet up with Ares Enterprises this afternoon then, since you have the guts to fight them head-on."
"Alright." Rose gladly agreed.
Then, Sean had an epiphany and reminded her. "You'll need to be mentally prepared. Being rivals with Ares Enterprises means there's no escaping him." Rose flinched slightly. "I know."
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Stellar Cultural Center.
When Sean arrived at the Cultural Center with Rose in tow, they were met with people from Ares Enterprises just as they had predicted.
"Master Jean?" Sean stood still as he bowed slightly at Jean Ares.
Jean walked over and placed a hand on Sean's shoulder, his smile warm. "You're too late, Sean. I've already gotten the copyright of The Moonlit Sky's novel, so the contract's mine." Sean glanced at Rose beside him
Getting the hint, Rose stepped forward and smiled." You haven't signed the contract with Stellar yet, Master Jean. Nothing has been set in stone."
Her tone dripped with provocation.
Master Jean's gaze fell immediately on Rose as he sighed in a tutting tone. "Where did you find yourself such a fine specimen, Sean? Quite the sharp tongue she has there."
Sean intentionally berated Rose, "Orchid, this is Ares Enterprises' second young master, so don't be impolite."
Rose stepped back.
Jean scoffed. "What tacit understanding both of you share. Quite in tune with each other, aren't you now?"
Sean smiled.
Jean spoke again, "I'm curious too, Sean. I wonder if you've got enough academic knowledge to back up your courage?"
Rose answered instead, "Fret not, Master Jean. Mr. Bell has always been a brave character, so I'm sure he'll make you reevaluate your impression of him."
Jean's gaze settled once again on Rose. "Nobody has ever been able to take what Ares Enterprises have set their eyes on!"
Before he left, Jean rose an arm to lightly caress the side of Sean's attractive face and spoke in an ambiguously loving tone, "Sean, I admire your courage a lot." Sean smiled awkwardly.
Immediately after Jean left, Rose backed a meter away from Sean.
Sean glared at her. "What are you doing?"
Rose smiled. "Master Jean admires you a lot."
Sean waved her off in a dejected tone. "I can give you a never-ending list of the men he admires."
"Are you... Jealous?" Rose probed carefully.
Sean glared exasperatedly at her. "I'll have you know
I'm as straight as they come. Do you need proof?"
Helplessly, Rose patted her forehead. "Why do we always end up talking about such tedious topics?"
Sean felt despaired as well. "Not my fault our first meeting started off on the wrong foot."
At that, memories of her first meeting with Sean resurfaced in Rose's mind. He had been drugged and was running his mouth off in an undignified manner. Following then, he had always been a tad informal in front of her.
"We're here." Sean reminded as he stood staring at the office with a Stellar Culture sticker outside its door.
Rose took a breath, preparing herself for the fierce battle awaiting her.
Upon hearing that they were here to buy the copyrights to The Moonlit Sky's novel, the expression of the person in charge of Stellar Culture revealed his internal turmoil. "I'm sorry, Mr. Sean, but we've already sold the copyrights to Master Jean."
Sitting comfortably, Sean's gaze fell on Rose.
Reading the name tag on the person in charge's chest, Rose smiled amorously. "We've met and greeted Master Jean outside just now, Mister Collins."
"Oh?" The person in charge was shocked.
Then, he came to an assumption. Jean had not stopped them from coming in, so he must be giving Bell Enterprises a chance on the basis that both their families were friends.
"We're willing to pay ten percent more than Master Jean. How's that?" Rose asked.
The person in charge was in a dilemma. "I..."
Rose did not give him time to think. "We can't go any higher. Since you know, we're going to have to pay Master Jean his compensation fee."
The person in charge relaxed into an expression of understanding.
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Jean was passing the screenplay to Sean so that he could earn a rebate.
Sean smiled lightly. By phrasing her words ambiguously, Rose had managed to guide the other into misunderstanding the situation. It was a good tactic.
As expected, the person in charge took the bait. "Since Master Jean has agreed to pass the screenplay to you and on behalf of your sincerity, we shall sign the contract with you then."
Rose pulled the contract from her bag. "Well then, Mr. Collins, there's no better time like the present. Please take a look at the contract. We can sign today if there are no problems with it. I'm sure you're aware that our chairman, Mr. Bell, has already given the order for the movie to begin filming before the Golden Week. I hope you can understand our difficulties and help us save as much time as we can."
The person in charge flipped through the contract. Every item and section in this contract was more detailed than Jean's while at the same time not as imperious as the claims in Ares Enterprises were.
The furrowed brows of Mr. Collins noticeably relaxed, and the contract was signed.
Exiting the Cultural Center, Sean could not help from
voicing out the line of praises he had for Rose. " Orchid, you're a negotiation expert."
Rose spoke, "He's not dumb. Our contract focuses way more on mutual benefit than Ares Enterprises'. It only makes sense that he would willingly sign ours."
Sean was curious. "How do you know what Ares Enterprises' contract holds?"
"I surfed around their inner system last night," Rose spoke, her tone revealing the great mood she was in.
However, her words weighed heavy on Sean's chest, crashing into him and leaving a gaping hole in its wake.
Although not too long after, Sean smiled sinisterly. "Looks like this is the end of the unbreakable bond between the Areses and the Bells."
Rose smiled shiftily.
Sean was a traitor, and he wished nothing more than the downfall of the Bells.
While she was a Severe, their alliances would certainly add oil to the burning fire between the two families.
It was a screenplay that Jean could have easily gotten his hands on, but he had his plans foiled by Sean. It made sense that the entire Ares family would be in an uproar.
During the weekend, the topic of the screenplay was brought up to Jay when he arrived at the Tourmaline
Estate with all three children in tow to visit Grand Old Master Ares as promised.
"Jean's contract with Stellar Culture has been foiled by Sean Bell. What are your thoughts on the matter, Jay?"
Members of the Ares family's younger generation all stared at their oldest brother with interest, for this was a sensitive topic.
Jay, however, only focused on slowly feeding Baby Zetty grapes.
Jay had only showered Baby Zetty with more love and care ever since her mommy disappeared, while Baby Robbie and Jenson were left to their own devices.
Sharing constipated looks, everyone in the house stared despondently at Jay.
What kind of person was he, to neglect his entire family of blood-relatives just to take care of his ex-wife's daughter?
"I'd like to know how exactly Sean Bell managed to steal Jean's screenplay contract."
At that, Jean began to ramble on about his encounter with Sean without missing any details.
The plot of his tale lapsed as he heavily described Sean's secretary. "His secretary. How could she provoke me in public, saying how nothing's set in stone since we haven't signed the contract?!" Jay's hand, the one holding the grapes, paused mid-
air. "What did she look like?"
Jean never had any interest in ladies. "What could she look like? All that matters is that she has everything a woman should have!"
Only after Jay glared at him from the corner of his eyes did Jean describe honestly. "Very pretty, very sexy..."
Jay interrupted. "I meant her height! Fat or skinny?"
"Around 180 centimeters, and slim too."
The light in Jay's eyes dimmed.
Yet Jean continued to describe her. "But she wore sky-high shoes, so I'd say she's probably around 160 centimeters tall in truth."
Jay mulled over the thought. This woman's wild personality had quite the similarity to Rose's. Could it be her?
"I'll meet up with her."
Grand Old Master Ares was ecstatic. "I'm relieved knowing that you'll see to it handled."
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Everyone in the house was shocked. 'Did the same Jay Ares who has only ever been cold to his siblings actually take initiative to help Jean with work?' The sun must have risen from the west today.
Jean replied appreciatively, "That's good then, Jay. With you handling the matter, I'm sure Sean Bell and his disrespectful secretary will end up eating dirt."
Jay ignored him, opting to channel his focus on taking care of his little sweetheart, Baby Zetty.
Having kept silent for so long, John finally spoke, his tone sharp as he brought an old topic to the table," Jay, how could you openly bring Zetty to the Tourmaline Estate despite knowing that we don't allow people of other bloodlines here. This is blatant disrespect for the Grand Old Master's house rules!"
At that, the overall temperature of the room seemed to drop drastically.
John's twinkling but mirthless eyes stared at Jay. He had reminded the other before. Escaping was not a solution.
Moving Baby Zetty from his lap to the ground, Jay ruffled her hair lovingly. "Go play with your brothers. Uncle Ares has something to discuss with your granduncles."
Nodding obediently, Baby Zetty ran out.
After leisurely taking a piece of tissue to wipe his hands, Jay corrected his posture to stare viciously at John.
"Well then, Fourth Uncle, what about children who are not part of the main Ares family? Should they still be brought to the Tourmaline Estate?"
John rubbed his nose. "I merely believe that nobody should have special exceptions to the house rules. As to whether the house rules should be modified, well, it's not up to me to decide."
Jay turned his head to ask the others as well. "What do you think, Second and Third Uncle?"
Both Jacob and James Ares shared a look. "We agree with John. House rules should apply to everyone."
They were trying to pull on Jay's Achilles' heel so that the master of the Ares family would change the rules.
As far as they were concerned, if Jay could bring in children who were not even an Ares into the Tourmaline Estate, why could they not bring in their illegitimate children as well?
Such was a matter they had been bringing up for years with the Grand Old Master only for it to end in fruitless results. Perhaps today was the day of change, the day that Jacob's and James' children would have a shot at being part of Ares Enterprises. Perhaps, they could even cut down on the eldest's power.
Jay was certainly aware of what his uncles were plotting behind their backs.
"Since the uncles have agreed that nobody should be exempted from the house rules, I shall declare that no one outside of the Ares' main family is to set foot in the Tourmaline Estate," Jay proclaimed. The uncles were stunned. John broke the silence." Aren't you just making life difficult for yourself, Jay? You claim that outsiders should not be brought in to Tourmaline, yet why is Zetty exempted?" The uncles seemed proud of their counter argument.
It was rare for them to grab hold of Jay's weakness, so how could they possibly let such a great opportunity slip by?
Jay had come prepared. He tossed Baby Zetty's DNA test report at John.
"Take a look at this, then tell me again whether my Baby Zetty is being specially exempted or not."
John read out word for word, "Based on our analysis... It's practically proven that Jay Ares is the biological father!"
As if hearing the sound of a bubble popping, John exclaimed in disbelief, "How can this be? Just how many children do you have, Jay?"
John paused for a moment in thought before smiling craftily again. "So what if Baby Zetty's your daughter? She was still born out of wedlock, wasn't she?"
Jay glared at him. "You tell me. She was born on the same day of the same month of the same year as Jens and Robbie."
Mirth faded from John's expression. "Triplets! What are the chances?!"
The two uncles by the side sighed dejectedly at the news.
Grand Old Master Ares was snoring peacefully as he sat asleep on the chair with his head tilted upward. It seemed like he was adamant about leaving the concerns of the Ares family, big and small, over to Jay to handle. 1
Not to mention that Jay also happened to be a ruthless master of the family, one who cared not of his uncles' burning paternal love for their other children. His only goal was to separate and dissociate illegitimate children from the Ares family.
That only led to his uncles' displeasure at his overwhelming amount of control.
After staying for a while, Jay took into account Jenson's fear of the Tourmaline Estate and left after bidding the Grand Old Master farewell before Jenson felt unwell again.
Before leaving, Grand Old Master Ares queried thoughtfully, "Jay, is it truly a good idea to keep half of the Ares' bloodline away?"
Chapter 330
Chapter 330
Jay had already predicted so. Grandfather's age came with sentimentality, which made him softer and more human.
"Should Grandfather feel regretful, I can always bring them back."
The Grand Old Master waved his hand dismissively." Illegitimate children tend to have complex minds. I fear admitting them into the family may push the legitimate children to wit's end." Jay smiled. "I'll make sure to do my part as the older brother."
Grand Old Master Ares spoke, "I'm much relieved to know that you have such thoughts. However, these children are all copies of their parents and will stop at nothing to compete for power. They may not appreciate your kindness. James' son, Jean, may not be doing so well, but he's at least an innocent child. Do bring him about and show him the ropes."
Jay replied, "I understand."
Monday came, and so did Jean to Garden Of A Diary on his Ferrari.
He was dressed to the nines today, donned in a red suit that only seemed to emphasize his forbidding appearance.
Baby Robbie, Jenson, and Baby Zetty were all playing in the garden at that moment. Jean whistled to grab their attention. "Come here, you little buns. Tell me, does your Uncle Jean look handsome today?" The children nodded respectfully.
Still, Jean just had to dig his own grave. "More handsome than your daddy?"
Baby Robbie stated, "Uncle Jean, the color of your clothes is very femme."
Baby Zetty added, "You look like the gay best friend."
Jenson chimed in too. "Do you have to dress the part? It's almost as if you're trying to tell the whole world you're gay or something."
Jean was disheartened. "You guys are just like your dad. You just can't say anything nice, can you?"
Jay asked after having stepped out without anybody noticing him, "Why are you here?"
Jean smiled diligently. "Jay, I know you're a busy man, so it makes sense that you've forgotten. I'm here to fetch you to Bell Enterprises so that you can avenge H
me.
Jay gave Jean a good once-over. "Take off this atrocity you're wearing. You have to look the part if we're going to talk business."
Jean whined bitterly, "Don't be a fuddy-duddy, Jay!
This is such a nice color."
Jay instructed, "You can wear my clothes."
Jean howled sadly. "Why must you act like an old fuddy-duddy, Jay Ares?"
Moments later, Jay nodded in satisfaction when Jean walked out in a grey suit. "Looks pretty good."
"Which part of this is good? I look like an old man."
Jay replied, "Send your niece and nephews to kindergarten."
Only then did Jean realize he had been conned. "Wait, you had me change into something formal to send them to school? What about you, then?"
"I'm getting your contract back."
Jean was speechless."..."
Jean complained non-stop as he fetched the three adorable children to Horizon Kindergarten. "Is your Daddy stupid? Why are you living in some God knows where rural area when you're studying at Horizon Kindergarten?"
Baby Robbie dragged his words. "Uncle Jean!"
"Hell, don't call me 'Uncle'. You make me sound old."
Jenson agreed. "Robbie's not wrong."
Jean sighed. "You guys are going to kill me one day."
Baby Robbie consoled him. "Uncle Jean, you can go meet up with Daddy after sending us to kindergarten." Staring at the suit he was forced to wear, Jean finally understood what Jay's intentions were. "Indeed, no one knows a father as well as his own son!"