"That's the admiral's token, Jay. You can give commands to Doomsday's assassins with that. I can't believe it. A woman like your mother was actually Doomsday Organization’s admiral?" Grand Old Master Ares was beyond astounded.
Jay let out a bitter smile. No matter who his mother was, she would always be a loving mother in his eyes.
Grand Old Master Ares said excitedly, "With these treasures, you'll be able to get to Doomsday Organization unimpeded."
Jay suddenly looked faintly at Grand Old Master Ares and asked in a choking voice, "Grandpa, I will only ask you this once and I hope that you will answer me truthfully. Did you have anything to do with my mother and father's death?"
Grand Old Master Ares looked puzzled, replying, "It was really not of my doing, Jay. I've been thinking hard trying to figure out who could be the mastermind behind this car accident. I even suspected that your subordinate Quentin might be a spy..."
Jay's complexion paled. Quentin was one of the Ghost members. If someone did bribe Quentin, then when could he have been bribed?
Could there be other traitors in Ghost?
Grand Old Master Ares said with unease, "Since your mother was Doomsday's admiral, I'm sure she has made many enemies. You're her son, so they might make you pay for your mother’s crime. You need to be careful.”
Jay said with a heavy heart, "I understand."
After bidding farewell to Grand Old Master Ares, Jay left the study with the box in his arms.
Angelina and the rest were chatting with the Ares family’s elders in the living room. When Jay came out, Jack asked him to stay for dinner.
Jay did not refuse.
He gazed at the Ares family's villa and realized how simple it looked compared to Tourmaline Estate back then.
Jay vowed, "If I can come back safely, Dad, I will definitely bring all of you back to Tourmaline Estate."
Jack let out a bitter smile. "I’ve been living under Doomsday's shadow since the day I was born, Jay. All my life, I've lived in fear. When I live in this small villa now, I don’t get so anxious about my fate anymore. After I've finally gotten the peace I've always wanted, I've since stopped yearning to live in a luxurious estate like Tourmaline Estate.
Jay said with a smile, "I admire how you can adapt to living in frugality so calmly. I'm not trying to bring back the extravagance of it. Tourmaline Estate is the Ares family's roots. I miss our home and wish to return to our roots. Ultimately, I hope that Tourmaline Estate will be the place where the Ares family members will ultimately spend the last days of their lives at."
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