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Chapter 811

When Angeline saw Jay's name on the caller ID, she looked as though she was holding a bomb in her hand. She then stuffed her phone into Baby Robbie's hand out of reflex.

When Baby Robbie noticed that it was a call from Daddy, he swiped to answer the call with great joy. ' Daddy!" His voice sounded cheerful and extremely sweet.

Jay was slightly dumbfounded. He was sure that he had dialed Angeline's number, but why was Baby Robbie the one who picked up the call instead?

Was she rejecting his call on purpose or was the phone not by her side?

"What are you doing?" Jay could only muddle through and greet Baby Robbie in a cheery tone.

Baby Robbie was a talkaholic himself. Daddy could ask him one question and he could respond with ten answers. "We're making dinner with Mommy. We're going to make dinner for ten people tonight, so this is going to be a rather heavy task. I can't talk too long with you."

Jay's charming face turned darker than soot at once. ' Huh? You're going to serve ten people?"

It was clear that his voice had turned somber. He sounded very unhappy about this.

Baby Robbie replied, "Yeah. Mommy said that after the Severe family goes bankrupt, we'll all be poor children, so we have to learn how to live life as a poor family. Knowing how to cook is a basic skill. Even the old witch has to do it too."

Angeline regretted passing the phone to the most talkative Baby Robbie.

A few days ago, Jay had just ordered her to raise the children in a well-off family, but in just a few days, Baby Robbie was now telling him that they were about to lead a poor life.

Jay was a demon when it came to pampering the children. His heart was probably aching terribly now, right?

Besides, she speculated that he would turn up at her doorstep to condemn her very soon.

"Start the video, Baby Robbie," Jay said suddenly.

Actually, he did not care what kind of life the children were leading at all. He just wanted to see her.

He wondered if she had healed from her injuries.

He was extremely upset to learn that she was serving others while still injured.

Baby Robbie would never refuse Daddy's request." Okay, Daddy."

With that, both father and son started a video chat.

"Where's Jens and your sister?" Jay asked with

ulterior motives in mind.

He hoped that Baby Robbie would swipe the lens across Angeline's face when he moved it.

Though before Baby Robbie could move the mobile phone, Baby Zetty stepped forward and made a heart shape for Daddy. "I'm here, Daddy."

Jay said with a deadpan look on his face, "Mm, good girl, Baby Zetty."

Baby Zetty pouted. "Daddy, you don't look happy to see me."

It was only then did Jay realize that he had failed to control his emotions.

He felt disappointed because he did not see Angeline and that was why he put on a deadpan expression when he saw Baby Zetty's face.

Jay squeezed a smile. "Daddy misses all of you very much."

Jenson and Daddy were always able to read each other's thoughts. Jenson had already guessed the real reason why Daddy made the call after noticing his abnormal reaction. Jenson walked over and greeted Jay with a frosty expression. "Hi, Daddy."

Jay frowned when he saw Jenson's droopy face that resembled his own. "You look too stiff, Jens. Smile."

Jenson answered, "It's inherited."

Jay deliberately squeezed out a bright smile. "From who?" Not him.

Speechless, Jenson rolled his eyes at him. "Childish."

He then asked the obvious, "Why are you calling us?"

Jay stammered. "Daddy... misses all of you."

Jenson said, "You don't mean it."

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He then raised Baby Robbie's hand and pointed the camera lens straight at Angeline whose head was lowered as she rolled the dough with great concentration.

Jay's falcon pupils contracted at the sight of the enormous dough in front of her.

Furious, Jay called out in a dull voice, "Angeline."

Angeline did not expect that he would call out her name and raised her head in a panic. She happened to meet his gaze this way.

"How can I help you, Sir Ares?" Since she could not escape, she bit the bullet and greeted him instead.

"The children are so young. Are you exploiting them for free labor?" He tried to fill the silence by making empty talks.

He was eagerly hoping that she could get the children t o labor for her since they were so vigorous and energetic anyway. She could do anything as long as she did not tire herself out.

Without refuting him, Angeline glanced at the children and said compliantly, "Take your brother and sister outside, Jens."

As the saying went, many went out for wool and came home shorn-that was exactly how defeated Jay felt.

Now that no one was there to help her, she would be even more exhausted, no?

Angeline asked Jay, "Will that do?" She sounded like a programmer, like a repeater that carried no emotions.

She looked just like a wooden puppet that had lost her former vivacious and liveliness.

When Jay saw Angeline in this state, he felt as though his heart had been pierced by a knife.

He felt like an executioner who had obliterated Angeline s most youthful vitality.

"Just hire a nanny, Angeline." He suggested in a hoarse voice.

Back then, he did not even have the heart to let her enter the kitchen, so why should she serve this ridiculous family now?

Angeline reminded him. "This is my family's business, Sir Ares."

Jay uttered with righteous indignation, "This is the golden period for my sons and daughter's growth. I'm afraid that your cooking skills aren't good enough and you've failed to accommodate their nutritional needs. Therefore, I've made the decision to assign a top-notch chef for my children."

Angeline declined straight away. "We don't have any more spare rooms in the Severe's residence for a nanny!"

Jay said, "That's no issue at all. The nanny can stay in the Apple Street villa. It's not far from you anyway. If you want to, you're welcome to move in with the children too."

Angeline knew that the villa belonged to him now and did not want to owe him any favors, so she declined immediately. "It's nice staying here."

Jay said, "But it's not nice for my children. Angeline, have you ever thought how bad of an influence the pair of mother and daughter will bring to the children and how they'll be imperceptibly influenced by what they see and hear? They'll get corrupted by bad examples when they spend so much time together!"

Actually, Angeline had thought about this too. With the Severe family breaking apart and both families arguing all day whilst living under the same roof, it would indeed have detrimental effects on the children. Angeline lifted her thin lips and said in a slightly embarrassed manner, "Sir Ares, can you take them with you for the time being? When I raise enough money to buy my own house, I'll go and fetch them." Jay's eyes dimmed slightly. For a brief moment, he hesitated.

Angeline was extremely puzzled. Jay was a demon when it came to pampering his children. Although he did not like her anymore, there was no reason why he would not want his children anymore, right? Though he did behave in a manner that seemed as though he did not really want the children anymore.

Angeline felt a gush of uneasiness for some reason.

"Is there a problem, Sir Ares?" Angeline asked, trying to sound him out.

Jay said, "I have a lot of overseas business lately and will go abroad at any time. It won't be convenient for me to take care of them. When I complete my work here, I'll come and pick up the children immediately."

He was quick-witted, and his excuse was flawless.

Angeline, however, had a feeling that something was off.

"Oh, okay," she replied perfunctorily.

Then, she passed the phone to Jenson eagerly. She had learned her lesson and was wiser now. From now on, she must never pass Jay's call to the talkaholic Baby Robbie.

It seemed more appropriate for her to pass it over to the reticent Jenson.

Take now, for example. After both Jenson and Daddy gazed at each other speechlessly, they finally hung up the call.

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After hanging up the call, Jay's noble and dashing face was instantly enveloped in thick and dense clouds.

Angeline was showing all signs of helplessness that one would portray when living under someone else's subjugation in the Severe family.

Despite that, he could not offer her any help at all.

What was he supposed to do?

After a very long silence...

"Finn."

Finn answered and walked in, "Yes, President Ares?" Jay said, "Have we acquired the villa in Apple Street?" "We've already gone through the formalities. I've also hired someone to do a thorough cleaning and sanitation during the day. We've discarded all the old furniture and purchased new ones. Do you want to move in as soon as possible, President Ares?" Finn said.

Jay gave him a gratified look. "Well done. We'll move in tonight."

Finn was taken aback. He had guessed President Ares' intention for acquiring the Severe family villa but did not expect him to move in so soon.

"Okay. I'll go and get the car."

Swallow City.

When dinner was served, Anne stared dumbfoundedly at the delicious homemade dishes.

"D-Did you really make all these?" Anne asked incredulously.

Baby Zetty said proudly, "Of course. There are a lot of dishes that my mommy can cook."

Afraid that Baby Zetty would say too much and raise Anne's suspicion, Angeline quickly put a piece of chicken in Baby Zetty's plate and said with a smile," Eat, Baby Zetty. We shouldn't talk when we're eating." Anne did not plan to go easy on Angeline and started shooting her mouth off. "These are all dishes that only commoners will eat. You've never eaten these dishes when you were young, so how'd you learn how to make these dishes, Angeline?"

Seeing that Mommy was deliberately hiding something, Jenson helped her out of the predicament by saying coolly, "He who has no knowledge needs to have common sense."

Baby Robbie flashed a shrewd smile. "Grandma Anne, it'll be your turn to show us your cooking skills tomorrow."

With that, Anne lost all interest in interrogating Angeline at once. Angeline felt relieved and darted a grateful glance at her children. After dinner, Angeline washed the dishes without a single complaint. The rest gathered around the coffee table to eat fruits after dinner.

Anne sat next to George despondently and said in a spoiled tone, "Are you really going to make me cook tomorrow, George?"

George felt awkward. "This is a rule that Angeline has set and everyone has to abide by it. She has also set an example for others herself."

Anne said, "You know me. My skin is prone to allergies. I'm afraid I'll lose a few layers of skin if I touch the grimy oil stains in the kitchen." George hesitated. "Um?"

Baby Zetty was infuriated. "Grandma Anne, are you trying to eat my mommy's dishes for free?"

Anne said, "What are you saying, you child? How can you call it free? We're family, aren't we? Your mommy is a junior, so she's obligated to serve her seniors, isn't that right?" Baby Zetty might be young, but she had a gift of gab and was especially good at being mischievous.

"Will you ask Aunt Sera to cook then, Grandma Anne?"

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Anne laughed awkwardly. "You know that Aunt Sera i s injured, don't you? It'll be hard for her to do anything, really."

Baby Zetty exclaimed in dissatisfaction, "After everything you say, you and Aunt Sera just want to cadge meals, huh? Let me warn you, though, my mommy's meals are very expensive. Daddy had to pay Mommy 81 pounds of gold after eating a single dumpling that my mommy made."

Baby Zetty still remembered Mommy and Daddy's 'one meal for a thousand gold' story.

Anne was so shocked that she nearly slipped to the floor. "81 pounds of gold?"

How could she possibly agree to pay for such an expensive meal?

After regaining her composure, Anne said, "Nonsense. Why would your daddy pay for the meal that your mommy made?"

Baby Zetty was just about to tell Anne the 'A Meal Of Grace' tale when Baby Robbie interjected straight away, "Daddy said that Mommy is his darling baby. All the money he earns belongs to Mommy. With the identity that Mommy has, she chose to condescend to you because honesty is more important than money to her. Grandma Anne, however, has violated the rules

and is trying to eat Mommy's food for free. Do you think you can afford it?"

Anne gulped. Why did she feel like these munchkins were no pushovers at all?

George was deep in thought. The children kept saying that Jay loved Angeline very much. Old Master Severe's reminder had come as a head-on blow for him indeed. Jay and Angeline might appear as though they had severed their relationship, but in fact, they were not completely cut off.

When Angeline walked out of the kitchen, Baby Zetty handed Mommy a peeled orange. "Eat fruit, Mommy."

Angeline took it with a smile and stuffed her mouth full, looking extremely satisfied. "The ones that Baby Zetty gives are always the tastiest ones."

Baby Zetty smiled sweetly when she obtained Mommy's approval.

Though at the thought of how Anne was cadging free meals, Baby Zetty put on a gloomy face and complained, "Mommy, is Grandma Anne trying to cadge free meals?" Angeline cast Anne a sharp and stern gaze.

Anne looked guilty all of a sudden and turned her head to look at George, hoping that he would back her up.

George said, "Do it. Angeline can do it, so can you."

Anne was tremendously upset. Under the coffee table, her hands were twisted together tightly. "I'm a senior. Why should I condescend to her and do the housework?" At this moment, an ear-piercing car horn blasted through the air outside the door, lasting for a very long time.

"Who is it?" Anne asked in astonishment.

Everyone in the living room exchanged glances with each other, looking as if they were eager to disaffiliate themselves from this pompous visitor. Lady Severe said to Angeline, "Angel, why don't you go and check out who that is?"

Angeline stood up and walked out of the main entrance.

Clad in an expensive white suit and holding a rose in his mouth, Cole leaned languidly on the car door while looking at Angeline with a bright smile. "Angeline." He sounded exuberant the moment he saw her.

She was severely injured when she left Mount Villa that day, so he was surprised to find that in such a short period of time, she had recovered to the point where she could already walk freely. Jay seemed to have put in a lot of effort into her treatment.

Angeline stood in front of the carved front door but did not open it. "What are you doing here?" Impatience was written all over her face.

Cole put his wild behavior away and apologized with a serious countenance, "I'm sorry, Angeline. I was reckless that day. I'm here today to apologize to you."

Angeline wore a blank expression. "It's too late to apologize. The incident has already happened anyway."

After Cole made a scene, she had finally realized how Jay really felt about her. It was precisely because Cole had made a scene this time that the relationship between her and Jay, the man with who she had been entangled for two lifetimes, could finally draw to a close.

Cole had clearly misunderstood Angeline's point and was so angry that his veins were bulging. "What happened? Did that b*stard Jay bully you?"

Angeline looked listless and muttered under her breath, "If he's still willing to bully me, I wouldn't look like I've just been through hell."

Cole looked pained when he listened to her words.

"You'd rather be bullied by him instead of me?"

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He thought so. When Jay came to Mount Villa to rescue her that day, he brought a person with him. How outstandingly bold and wise. While seated in a wheelchair, he was able to beat his men to the point that they looked beyond battered and had even succeeded in taking Angeline away from him in the end.

A talented and charming man like him pleased women the most. Angeline must have been entranced by his lofty bearing.

What she saw that day was all just an illusion!

If he went all out, then the Temple of Hades would be the place that Jay and his servant had rushed into instead. He would make sure that they would not find the chance to leave.

According to his family rules, though, he was not supposed to reveal his identity before he and Angeline were married.

That was why Angeline looked down on him.

"Angeline, you can't be superficial. Apart from looking slightly cooler, being more charming, and having combat skills that are a teensy bit more outstanding than mine, Jay can't beat me in other aspects..." Angeline's disgusted gaze lingered on him.

When Cole realized that he had successfully made Jay's brilliant image seem more prominent, he quickly corrected himself. "But for a chunk of ice like him, that face of his looks just like he has injected botox. Even I'm starting to suspect if he's suffering from facial paralysis. Does it appeal to you living with a man like that?"

Jay's iceberg-shrouded face popped up in Angeline's mind. This was the face he put on recently whenever he saw her-a shocking and intimidating face.

She knew that this was not the face he would put on when he was with his loved ones.

It would be as if ice and snow from a thousand miles away were melted by the blazing sun. His smile would look like peach blossoms, looking even more romantic when the mountain flowers were in full bloom. It would not be his fault if anyone died from his charm.

Cole watched as Angeline slipped into her reverie and involuntarily revealed a blissful and peaceful smile. He suddenly felt a tinge of jealousy and reached out to pinch her face hard.

"Hey, can you stop looking like a love-struck fool?"

Angeline threw his hands away and turned away without a word.

Cole looked at the firmly-shut iron gate and started banging it, shouting, "Open the gate for me, Angeline.

How can you treat your guest like this?"

When George led the rest out and saw Angeline shutting Cole out, he reprimanded, "Angeline, how can you shut our guest out?"

Angeline said, "I don't know him so well."

Cole yelled shamelessly at George, "Mr. George, my father-in-law, the Severe family has accepted my dowry, so we're a family now. How can you shut your own family members out? Do you agree with me?" Angeline raised her fist and threatened him, saying, "Do you believe that I'll bash you up if you utter another word of nonsense, Cole Yorks?"

Anne wondered to herself. If Jay learned that Angeline was hooking up with other men, he would no doubt lose interest in a woman like Angeline. When Jay stopped being Angeline's supporter, her status in the Severe family would cascade like a waterfall.

Hehe!

Anne fanned the flames and said in a sarcastic manner, "Well, well, Angeline, I happened to be there when you accepted the dowry that day. That's 150 billion. Don't even think about going back on your word. The Severe family has a strong sense of integrity and we'll do no such thing."

Lady Severe hurried into the house and took out the bank card Cole had given her last time, handing it over to Angeline. "If you're not interested in him, then you'll return the dowry to him." Angeline raised the card and was caught between laughter and tears.

"This card is just an empty card. There's no money in it."

When Anne heard that there was no money in the card, her face turned red with anger.

Since the day Cole offered Angeline a huge dowry, she was so flushed with jealousy by Angeline's good luck that her eyes had turned green with envy.

She felt uncomfortable all day long. Why did all the top-notch tall, rich, and handsome guys pursue Angeline while her daughter was ruined by an old man like Jack?

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Now that Anne had learned the truth, she could finally let go and set her mind at rest.

"If you don't have money, Mr. Yorks, there's no need to keep up appearances. This will be the Severe family's missus' second marriage, so we won't set such a high bar. We can negotiate and offer you a discount for the dowry."

Her words had not only derogated Angeline, but she was also verbally attacking Cole. It could even be said as killing two birds with one stone. Now that Anne had vented her anger, she felt as pleased as punch.

Cole was so furious that he climbed the carved gate and jumped into the courtyard. "Who said there's no money in this card?"

Cole snatched the card from Angelina's hand, then stretched out his hand to ask, "Where's your phone?"

Angeline turned her head away, refusing to cooperate.

Anne stepped forward and handed her mobile phone t o Cole. "Use mine." She sounded like a benefactor giving alms to a beggar.

Cole flashed a malicious smile. "Are you asking me to transfer the money in the card to your phone?"

Anne, who was behaving as if she was a benefactor at first, was struck a severe blow by Cole in just one

sentence and instantly turned into someone who was seeking alms instead.

Her haughty face suddenly alternated between green and red as she retreated awkwardly.

Cole looked at the card that he had failed to give out and let out a self-deprecating laugh. "I can't believe that a woman actually refused my dowry."

He said it like Angeline had failed to recognize how outstanding a man he was.

He then gave himself a way out. "That makes sense. It's too tacky to talk about money. I brought you lots of rare and priceless medicine and supplements today. You'll accept them, won't you?" Angeline replied curtly, "I don't want them!"

Cole said, "You were so severely injured that day and nearly lost your life. These are all high-end supplements that my family has developed. They'll heal your injuries really quickly after you take them." As soon as those words came out, a bomb had seemingly exploded on the spot.

Angeline was severely injured?

Even so, none of them noticed it at all?

Angeline had even tirelessly cooked and washed the dishes tonight. When compared to the comfortseeking Anne and Sera, she was simply an iron lady.

Anne felt like someone had slapped her on the face more than a dozen times and was so flushed that she could cry tears of blood.

George cast his pitiful eyes on Angeline. "Is it true what he said?"

Anne murmured, "If her injury is really that serious, how did she find the strength to cook and wash the dishes?"

Cole exclaimed, "Huh? You actually dragged your sick body to work, Angeline?"

Angeline murmured, "I'm healed."

Cole said in a stern manner, "That's an internal injury we're talking about here. You injured your lungs and broke your ribs. As the saying goes, it takes 100 days for the bones to knit and tendons to heal. You're already doing heavy work in less than a month?"

When Baby Zetty heard that Mommy was badly injured, her heart ached so badly that her tears started flowing like a broken tap.

"Why didn't you tell us that you were severely injured, Mommy? If we knew that you're injured so badly, we wouldn't have asked you to do any work at all. Aunt Sera's wound is merely a tear and already she's allowed to lie in bed to rest. Sob, sob, sob."

It was supposed to be just kids' talk, yet Anne could feel her face burning with her words.

Cole was even more furious now. "Great. The Severe family has actually taken my woman so lightly, huh?"

Cole had always been a warm person with an utterly carefree attitude. It was rare to see him angry.

It was hard to imagine that he would look so terrifying when he was angry.

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"Let me be blunt with you, Mr. Severe. Angeline is the woman that I, Cole Yorks, like. I'll take her away from Swallow City when I'm done handling my affairs. Before then, I want you to ensure that she remains unscathed. If anything happens to her, I'll make sure that none of the Severe family members will die a natural death." Cole gritted his teeth, his clear and melodious voice shrouded in a trace of coolness. His voice did not sound furious nor sullen, yet it was able to make anyone feel terrified as if a devil was here to claim somebody's life.

"Of course, if you treat my Angeline kindly, then I won't treat the Severe family unfairly. Fame or fortune, I'll give it to you."

George did not know who Cole was, but at the sight of his haughtiness, he decided against provoking him. "Mr. Yorks, come in and have a cup of tea."

He wanted to know more about Cole.

Angeline glared at Cole hard and threatened him soundlessly. 'Take one step into the house and you'll see!'

Cole hesitated. "Thank you, Mr. Severe, for the hospitality, but I still have something to do today. I guess I won't be going in anymore. Please send two servants to come and unload the trunks, Mr. Severe." He was behaving in a domineering manner just moments ago but withered within seconds in front of Angeline.

His change in attitude was hilarious to watch.

The Severe family was now in a state of utter poverty. Where were they supposed to find any servants to order around?

George looked slightly embarrassed.

Angeline said, "We don't have any servants at home, Cole."

Cole brushed the tip of his nose sheepishly. "Okay then. I'll unload them myself."

After unloading the trunk, he was so exhausted that his forehead was drenched with sweat.

When George saw the supplements piled up like a hill, the corners of his eyes began to twitch.

Angeline snapped. "We're not running a pharmacy. Why are you giving me all these supplements?"

Cole began introducing them one by one. "This is for treating external injuries. As long as it doesn't involve the bones and tendons, the wound is guaranteed to heal overnight.

"This is for treating lung diseases. If your lungs are injured, you'll cough and have phlegm. If not properly treated, it'll leave lingering effects. And this will get to the root of the disease and treat it completely. "This is to boost your immunity, something you need the most. Look at you, you're too skinny. The reason why you're not gaining weight is because of poor digestion and immunity."

Anne picked out a bottle of healing cream from the pile and smiled. "This is best for Sera!"

Cole snatched it back and said coldly, "These belong to Angeline. If you want them, then you have to ask her for permission."

Sounding like sour grapes, Anne said, "This is just a cream for bruises, isn't it? You're making it sound like it's something miraculous."

Angeline stuffed the cream into Anne's hand. "Take it, Aunt Anne."

Anne pretended to turn her down for a bit before accepting it eventually.

Cole said, "Angeline, all these medicines aren't available on the market. Don't just give it to others. Save some for yourself just in case."

Angeline said, "My injuries have healed. My ribs don't hurt, and I've stopped coughing."

Cole looked at Angeline suspiciously. He had been here for a very long time now, and he had not heard Angeline cough once.

"Grand Asia does have a trick or two, doesn't it? When he carried you in his arms and took you away that day, I did contemplate snatching you back," Cole said bitterly.

An earth-shattering shock filled Angeline's pupils. Cole said that Jay left with her in his arms?

How could that be possible?

He had no feelings for her anymore, and even his gaze was indifferent. It carried a tinge of disgust when he looked at her recently.

What was more, how could he possibly want to hold her in his arms now that he had trouble walking himself?

The tidal waves in Angeline's heart were rising and falling. She was absolutely astounded by this revelation.

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"Why was he holding me when he left?" Angeline suppressed her excitement and pretended to ask calmly.

Cole recalled the incident that day, and there was still a lingering fear in his heart. "You were unconscious that day and blood was oozing out of every opening on your head. Everyone thought you were dead for sure. When Josephine carried you on her back and took you downstairs, you were already covered in blood. Jay took you into his arms straight away. I thought he was going to give you emergency treatment, but he ended up running away with you in his arms instead-

"Angeline, I was scared out of my wits that day. That was why I couldn't react in time to save you. After the incident, I regretted it terribly. Why did I hand my beloved woman to another man just like that?" Angeline murmured, "I don't blame you, you're timid-"

Cole disagreed. He wanted to compete with Jay in everything. "Angeline, I wasn't the only one who was struck dumb. Jay was also stupefied by the sight of your face. When he laid eyes on you, his pupils were... Were... dispersed. Hmph, he's no braver than me..."

He was still yammering all sorts of things to prove that he was stronger than Jay.

Angeline, however, was shaking vigorously.

Was Jay truly heartless toward her? She was a little unsure now.

Like a flower blooming in the fog, it was difficult to make out what was true and what was not.

As though someone had injected a drop of cool spring water into the dried well in her heart, she felt like she was coming back to life.

Cole gritted his teeth bitterly at the mention of Jay's name. "If Jay hadn't ruined this entire thing that day, you would've been my woman now, Angeline."

Angeline looked fixedly at Cole and caught sight of the hint of determination in his eyes. She felt a chill racing down her spine.

She was glad that Jay had shown up in time to rescue her that day.

Angeline was extremely furious with Cole. "Cole Yorks, if you have the nerve to set me up again next time, I swear we'll turn into sworn enemies." When Cole noticed how Angeline was trembling with rage, he finally realized how much pain his actions had brought her.

"I just love you, that's all." He felt like he was wronged.

"You should respect someone if you love her."

"Alright, alright. I got it now."

Standing behind a rose shrub not far away, two tall and handsome men were staring at the Severe

residence's main gate.

One of them was standing while the other was sitting down.

Jay looked sullen. Cole had turned up this late at night to disturb Angeline. He sure was a lecherous man, huh?

"Do you want to go over and take a look, President Ares?11 Finn asked empathetically.

Just as Jay was about to nod, he saw Cole walking out of the Severe's residence.

He then changed his mind. "No, let's go."

Right now, he would try his best not to provoke Angeline because he would have to pay a heavy price every time he did.

Jay and Finn returned to Apple Street Villa. This was the Severe family's villa originally, but Jay had snatched it over using schemes simply because he was worried that Angeline would suffer defeat in competing for the Severe family's inheritance and fortune with that nonparticipating temperament of hers.

She was not someone who had a strong attachment to her family either.

In that case, he would save her the Severe family's best property then.

The property was acquired under Angeline's name.

Perhaps it was because the villa now belonged to Angeline, so that was why Jay did not feel a strong resistance to this strange environment.

This was a new environment for Finn, so he had no choice but to familiarize himself with the new environment.

He walked around and checked out the place.

Ultimately, he retrieved a wooden box from somewhere and brought it to Jay with a curious look on his face, reporting, "I've just made a shocking discovery, President Ares."

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Jay looked at the slightly old wooden box, his gaze falling on the delicate combination lock. The combination lock adopted the strongest encryption technology from 30 years ago, so there was probably a shocking secret hidden within it.

"Open it."

Finn easily deciphered the combination lock and opened the wooden box without damaging it.

Placed within it was a golden baby lock with the three characters 'riches', 'honor', and 'peace' engraved on it. There was also a line of small characters engraved on the back of the lock, a date that wrote: September 9th, * * year.

Engraved in front was a location and name: Imperial Capital, Grace Bell. There were two other lines of small characters written in vertical: Father, Stanley Bell. Mother, Andrea Christopher. A trace of surprise emanated from Finn's eyes!

"Tell me, what's the secret hidden inside?" Jay asked, looking at Finn who seemed to be lost in thoughts.

Finn handed the golden lock to Jay carefully and exclaimed, "President Ares, so it's true that the Severe family's second missus isn't really Anne and George's biological daughter."

When Jay caught sight of the child's lock, a trace of a sneer emerged in his eyes. "And here I was wondering why my foster mother loves Sera so much. Turns out that she's her biological daughter. If my foster father learns that my foster mother shares an unbelievable cliche scandal with Stanley, he probably won't tolerate her for another second. After all, how can an egotistical person like my foster father allow his wife to betray him with his best friend?"

A gleeful sneer emanated from Finn's eyes. "Now that we hold this secret, President Ares, we can bring ruin upon Jack and Stanley and discredit them at any time. They were acting all haughty and have been making things difficult for Grand Asia lately, haven't they? Should we throw in a reminder so that they'll show us more respect?"

Jay said, "This secret is the best weapon to handicap Jack and Stanley. Give this secret to Angeline as a gift so they won't have the nerve to bully her as they like anymore."

Finn let out a gentle smile. "You always consider the missus in everything you do, President Ares. She's truly blessed."

Jay corrected him, "You're wrong. I'm blessed to have her love me for two lifetimes."

Finn was slightly startled. Although he did not participate in this affair and was merely an outsider, he could not help but think how sweet President Ares and Miss Severe's love was even though it was a miserable and tough one.

Jay stared at the wooden box in a daze and suddenly thought of something. A dark and obscure spark filled his eyes.

When Finn was leaving with the wooden box in his arms, Jay suddenly called out to him, "Finn."

Finn turned around, his smile bright and dazzling.

"Do you want to know where you came from?" Jay came straight to the question.

"From the moment you took me out of the orphanage, I've regarded you as family. They no longer share any connection with me."

Actually, Jay was only 14 years older than Finn.

He was young but prudent and capable. He was 18 years old when he visited Finn, looking just like an experienced and knowledgeable successful man.

Finn, on the other hand, was only a four-year-old little boy who knew nothing of the world. The child did not know how to recognize a person's age, so he regarded Jay as his father.

The relationship had continued on to this day and was now deeply rooted and unchangeable

If this was in the past, Jay would not force them to change anything.

Now that he had learned what sort of ill-fated luck he would face, he started to feel a trace of concern for

Finn and the rest.

"Go and find out about it." Jay thought it would be easier for them to carry out their tasks now that they were under his protection.

At least he would not have any regrets if anything happened to him in the future.

Finn looked reluctant. "There's really no need for that, President Ares."

"This is an order. Not just yours, but all the Ghost family members as well."

Finn dropped his head. "Yes, President."

Jay said, "If they abandon all of you, then come back to me. I'll always have a place for you in my heart. If they did it because they had no choice, then go on and fulfill your duties as sons. Don't be like me, realizing just how rare and priceless familial love is now that my parents are no longer around." "Yes, President Ares." Finn was crestfallen.

Chapter 820

President Ares must have thought of his biological parents. The poor couple had a car accident as soon as they reunited with their son.

Nothing in this world could surpass such pain.

Imperial Capital, Mount Villa.

When a tiger was not around, the monkey would proclaim himself the king.

Carson was throwing a champagne party with a group of disreputable friends.

"Young Master went on a date with Miss Severe tonight. Do you think he'll get the girl?" Carson said and laughed, pouring the champagne into his mouth as soon as he raised his glass.

The door was suddenly pushed open.

Carson had his back turned to the door and continued to talk freely. "When Young Master and Miss Severe successfully tie the knot, there'll be someone to discipline Young Master in the future. Miss Severe is a tigress, she is. I won't call myself Carson if the young master isn't punished every other day."

The rest kept a straight face and was afraid to utter a word. They dropped their heads and drank their champagne like they were drinking water.

"Say something, guys." Carson was puzzled. "Has the

cat got your tongues?"

All of a sudden, a fair and long hand reached out from behind Carson and snatched the bottle from his hand.

Carson was petrified.

After a long time, he turned around slowly.

Cole looked straight into his eyes, his gaze dark and obscure.

"Why have you returned, Young Master?" Carson asked, shivering.

Cole grabbed his collar with one hand. It was more like a strangle rather than a lift.

Carson's eyes bulged out, his breathing impeded.

"Young Master, you went to see Miss Severe, didn't you? Before you left, you said that if you can't conquer her heart tonight, you'll come home and sing the song Conquer with us, no?" Carson asked. Cole let out a self-deprecating laugh, then suddenly started singing whilst holding the wine bottle in his hand.

"Just like that, I was conquered by you..."

His singing was terrible, but his voice was especially captivating.

Carson snatched the wine bottle from his hands." Young Master, did you get rejected by her again?"

Cole grabbed Carson by the chin and turned his face toward him, asking him in a slightly tipsy and grudging manner, "Tell me, how is Jay better than me?" Threatened, Carson put on a tearful expression.

"Young Master, Jay isn't as handsome as you, his martial arts skills are no better than yours, and he doesn't have as many wicked ideas and tricks up his sleeve-" "Shut up. Speak the truth!" Cole exclaimed.

Carson closed his eyes and went all out. "Okay, I'll tell you the truth. He's more handsome, more skillful, and more intelligent than you-"

A faint smile appeared on Cole's face suddenly.

When he realized just how horrifying Young Master's smile looked, Carson hastened to add, "Young Master, he's only a teeny bit more outstanding than you in everything..."

At the sight of Cole's handsome face that was now condensed into a smile, Carson pulled a long face and said, "You wanted me to speak the truth, Young Master." Cole lifted Carson up. "Get lost."

Carson got up and held onto Cole's thigh. "Young Master, I admire his intellect just a teeny bit. My loyalty to you is just like a surging river, it's endless."

Cole patted Carson's face and flashed a malicious smile. "I must marry Angeline. I want you to figure out a way for me so that I can win Angeline's heart immediately. If you can't think of any, I want you to squat in a corner and sing the song Conquer."

Carson scratched his head and began racking his brain.

Chapter 820

President Ares must have thought of his biological parents. The poor couple had a car accident as soon as they reunited with their son.

Nothing in this world could surpass such pain.

Imperial Capital, Mount Villa.

When a tiger was not around, the monkey would proclaim himself the king.

Carson was throwing a champagne party with a group of disreputable friends.

"Young Master went on a date with Miss Severe tonight. Do you think he'll get the girl?" Carson said and laughed, pouring the champagne into his mouth as soon as he raised his glass.

The door was suddenly pushed open.

The rest kept a straight face and was afraid to utter a word. They dropped their heads and drank their champagne like they were drinking water.

"Say something, guys." Carson was puzzled. "Has the

cat got your tongues?"

All of a sudden, a fair and long hand reached out from behind Carson and snatched the bottle from his hand.

Carson was petrified.

After a long time, he turned around slowly.

Cole looked straight into his eyes, his gaze dark and obscure.

"Why have you returned, Young Master?" Carson asked, shivering.

Cole grabbed his collar with one hand. It was more like a strangle rather than a lift.

Carson's eyes bulged out, his breathing impeded.

"Just like that, I was conquered by you..."

His singing was terrible, but his voice was especially captivating.

Carson snatched the wine bottle from his hands." Young Master, did you get rejected by her again?"

Carson closed his eyes and went all out. "Okay, I'll tell you the truth. He's more handsome, more skillful, and more intelligent than you-"

A faint smile appeared on Cole's face suddenly.

When he realized just how horrifying Young Master's smile looked, Carson hastened to add, "Young Master, he's only a teeny bit more outstanding than you in everything..."

At the sight of Cole's handsome face that was now condensed into a smile, Carson pulled a long face and said, "You wanted me to speak the truth, Young Master." Cole lifted Carson up. "Get lost."

Carson got up and held onto Cole's thigh. "Young Master, I admire his intellect just a teeny bit. My loyalty to you is just like a surging river, it's endless."

Carson scratched his head and began racking his brain.

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