Jay returned to Tourmaline Estate, bringing Storm alone with him.
He had left in high spirits, thinking he would be able t o bring the love of his life home with him. He had never expected to return lonely and by himself.
Jay hid away in the study, sitting half a day away.
Storm asked wearily, "Why didn't we bring the missus back, Mr. President?”
It was evident that the president’s foul mood and the aura of heart-breaking sadness were due to the lack of the missus by his side.
Jay replied, "As the precious gem of the Severe family, she’ll no longer have anything to do with the Ares family from this moment onward.”
Storm understood. The president's usage of 'Ares family' instead of 'me' meant pushing the missus away from this puzzling and dangerous maze of the Ares family.
To protect the missus, the president had chosen to draw a clear line between them.
It would be undoubtedly difficult for the president who would be suffering day and night by himself.
Without Angeline, even heaven would feel like hell.
What once was a lively Fragrant Vessel Court now seemed dull and gray through Jay’s eyes.
"Storm, inform Grayson I'm going to the company tomorrow."
Storm halted in surprise. The president's legs still required rest. However, if resting the day at home would put the president in an intolerable amount of loneliness, he might as well spend it working in the office.
"Yes, Sir."
Jay’s phone began to ring, and the melodious ringtone of Red Spider Lily drifted in the room.
Jay closed his eyes, shackling the hesitation and restraint behind his eyelids.
The ringtone ended and Jay opened his eyes again. He breathed out what seemed like a breath of relief.
However, the same ringtone sounds stubbornly again the next moment.
Turning to look at the president, Storm read the resolution of not answering in his expression and turned to walk over to the study table. Picking up the phone, he declined the call.
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