Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman

Chapter 19 I Will Fix You Two Up

Jean was upset with the lack of seriousness on Zed's behalf. She couldn't understand why he was so determined to avoid talking about the Residence Booklet. Annoyed, she pushed Zed away. Then she glared at Zed while she thought of how to approach the topic again.

Zed ignored Jean's reaction. He flashed her a charming smile before teasing her," Are you upset with me? Did I say something wrong?" Zed stopped to raise an eyebrow before continuing," Is this your subtle way of telling me that you've recovered and that you are expecting strenuous exercise? Hmm.. let me see. Does sex count as exercise?"

Hearing that, Jean didn't argue with him anymore.

Once Jean crawled into bed, Zed wrapped his arms around her and cuddled. Jean waited nervously for Zed to fall asleep so that she could wiggle out of his grasp, but to her dismay, Zed held her the whole night. While Zed awoke feeling well-rested and completely refreshed, Jean was exhausted as she hadn't been able to fall asleep before the early hours of the next day.

Jean sighed as she began the tiresome task of applying concealer to cover the dark circles under her eyes. Then she slipped into a white shirt and a sky-blue knee-length skirt. Finally, she tied her long hair into a ponytail. When she looked at her reflection in the mirror, she felt a measure of satisfaction. Although plain, she looked pretty.

In contrast, Eva seemed to be garishly dressed.

Jean had arrived at the Coffee House a few minutes before Eva. She had just finished placing her order when Jean saw Eva walking toward her. She was surprised to see the heavy makeup and flashy clothes Eva had chosen for a mid-afternoon tête-à-tête.

"I didn't know what you would like to eat. So I ordered for myself. Would you like something to drink?"

Although Jean was trying to be civil, Eva ignored Jean's politeness. After sitting down, Eva played with her mobile phone for a few seconds before she looked at Jean and asked," Is your marriage to Zed for commercial benefit or not? The last time we met, you implied that it was not. How and why would Zed fall in love with a plain woman like you?"

Was she questioning? Was she confused? Was she complaining? Jean couldn't understand from Eva's tone whether she was asking rhetorical questions or whether Eva actually expected Jean to reply.

Knowing that Eva was jealous, Jean didn't get defensive about the questions. Aware that Eva was her best chance to get rid of Zed, Jean decided to play along and be nice.

"He doesn't love me. Our marriage is just a business deal. And we will divorce soon. So, you don't have to worry too much about this."

Jean spoke in a dry tone as if she were narrating something of no significance.

On the contrary, Eva seemed to be quite excited. Despite the happiness she felt, Eva was unsure of whether she could trust Jean.

"Are you telling the truth?"

would I lie to you? How

cried out. Her expression softened. But she resisted the urge to hold Jean's

I find out that you

Eva's tone was not

have said is true. I got married with Zed because the Wen Group would benefit from the arrangement. Moreover, there is no love between Zed and I. So it is best for us both to divorce as soon as

looked very calm and sincere as she

Jean's expression and found no reason to

she was quick to believe Jean. Her pride would not allow her to consider the possibility that Zed would have

able to keep

for Zed and we are destined to be together

that, Eva smiled coldly and then said," Have

all!" Jean nodded. She was still smiling

your mind? The last time we met, you were determined to prove to me that your

matter how badly Eva wanted Jean's explanation to be true, this was a

and indifference, Eva seemed to be more arrogant. This attitude and her sense of natural superiority was

Wen Group, a comparatively smaller company. Eva was certain that Jean's modest background, her plain looks, and her boring personality were no match for her. In fact Eva was so confident that she wouldn't consider a woman who had a similar family background to hers, as competition.

I know that you still love Zed,

had come straight to the point, Jean felt that she didn't need to

match as well. I have introspected on our relationship in the time that we have been separate. Our breakup truly devastated me. In the beginning, I comforted myself by thinking that he is just a man. I even went so far as to convince myself that I could be with any man that I choose.

revealed her true sentiments.

Eva was being dishonest. What she had said was right. It was very

For example… Zed!

thought and when she looked at Eva, a mixture of emotions threatened to

Jean kept smiling so that Eva wouldn't

love him. I loved him in the past and I love him now. And I will continue to love him in the

that with conviction.

moment, Jean felt a bit of reverence for Eva.

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