POV JEANNE…"Three conditions? Tell it," he said and his smirk was replaced with a cold stare that made me uncomfortable.I cleared my throat to eliminate my nervousness and then said, "First. I want us to live separately," I said and he nodded slowly."Ok. As long as you can act well as if we are lovely couple," he said briefly.When I heard his words, I furrowed my brow as I looked at him disagree. However, he spoke again. "At least out marriage life should look happy in the public eye. You must also know very well who the Morgan's family is," he said and I snorted as I thought that he is right."Ok, then next. Second, after you fulfill your responsibility to help me, you are not to interfere in my business and I will not interfere in yours either," I said as I looked at him seriously."No problem."I let out a deep breath as I was grateful that he had agreed to it, so far. "Third. I don't want we've any sexual relations," I said and this time I saw his face look a little surpris
POV JEANNE..."Hahh, I'm so tired," I muttered as I laid down on my bed.I stared at the ceiling of my room while thinking about many things, especially the man who had been in my mind since yesterday, Leo Morgan. After our meeting yesterday, somehow I felt like my life was about to have a lot of changes. "Is this the right way?" I asked myself with doubt. Suddenly the sound of my phone seemed to pull me from my thoughts. I snorted in annoyance as I took my phone from my side. "What else does he want?" I grumbled as I stared at my phone screen with the caller contact name 'Leo Morgan'.I immediately received the call and muttered, "Hm?" "I'll pick you up in an hour," he said straightly.I raised one eyebrow and replied, "What for?""Didn't I tell you yesterday after you signed our contract?" Hearing his words, I tried to remember what he said yesterday. And after a few seconds passed, I finally remembered it."Ah, sorry, I just remember it," I said as I got up from my bed."Then
POV LEO..."I told you, don't interfere with any of my business. How many times do I need to tell you that I have my chosen woman!”I sat on the bench in front of Madam Rose's boutique while massaging the bridge of my nose. Not long after, someone from my phone spoke again. "Oh come on, dear. I'm sure, that woman isn’t equal with our family anyway. You shouldn't make a big deal out of this matter, right?""Do you think I'm a fool for choosing a slut to be my wife? I'm not an idiot to fucks a prostitute until she is pregnant and then marries her. What a fool,” I laughed after saying that. I knew my words were starting to anger her. Perhaps if she could die because of her temper, that would be even better."W-What do you really want to say? I’m your mother! I know what’s best for you and everything I did all of this just for —""It's for your own sake. Stop talking as if you were my mother. You know what? It's disgusting to hear you say that you're my mother …”“...”“Watch yourself!
POV JEANNE…"You still remember that?" I said with a chuckle at the end."Of course I do. It was a good memory, how could I forget it?" This man in front of me was my brother's best friend, Samuel Dawn. I heard that he had just finished his medical specialist education in England and was going to lead his family's hospital, considering he was the only son of the Dawn family."By the way, how is William's case progressing? Has there been anything new in the last of 8 years?" Hearing those words, I instantly fell silent and clenched my fists. Honestly, this was something I didn't want to discuss with anyone else anymore. I smiled slightly and said, "I don't want to hope that much anymore. To be honest, I've let him go, but it doesn't mean I don't love him." "Who do you mean you love?" Leo's voice suddenly sounded and I saw Leo walking towards us with his cold expression.I then flashed a smile at Samuel and said, "Ah, let me introduce you, Samuel. He is Leo Morgan, my future husba
POV JEANNE..."I feel uncomfortable." I looked at myself in the mirror with an uncomfortable expression. It's because the long maroon dress I'm wearing is too sexy for me. It exposes my entire back and cleavage."But you look so beautiful, Jeanne," said Leo who was behind me and he looked neat in a dark red shirt and black vest.Just as I was thinking about unrolling my hair, Leo caught my arm and whispered in my ear. "Don't take it off," he says with his breath tickling my ear.I can feel my face heating up, so I closed my eyes and then said, "Can you stay away from me, Mr. Leo?”"Sure, but only after I help you with the necklace," Leo said coldly and I could see he let out something from his pocket.There was a beautiful ruby jeweled necklace around my neck. I was a little mesmerized when I saw how sparkling the jewel was."Isn't it beautiful?" Leo said again and sounded gently.Hearing Leo's words, I smiled wryly and said, "I've never seen a gem like this in any jewelry store. Wh
POV JEANNE …"Oh? So you showed your fangs soon after Leo left here? I thought you'd be a bit more patient," I said as I grinned at the middle-aged woman in front of me. Olivia Morgan, anyone would recognize her name that had been spread in the media as the second wife of the United States Treasury Secretary, Issaac Morgan."I know the political world is full of gimmicks, but I didn't expect the cast to be so pathetic," I said again while looking at Olivia sarcastically. "You know acting like that is pretty tiring, Ms. Hart ..." "..." "So, let me tell you one more time. Leave Leo Morgan, because you're not worthy enough to bear the name of Morgan," she said with emphasis. It was quite calm around us as most of the guests were gathered on the left side of the main hall. It made me grateful because I could speak more freely. I snorted and then said, "I refuse." "I never said this was a choice, Ms. Hart. I told you to do it," she retorted haughtily. With a smirk I retorted, "I a
POV JEANNE…"Oh, calm down, Mr. Morgan. It was just a joke between friends," Samuel said as he glanced at me once. Then I saw Leo walking towards us, or rather Samuel. He seemed to be standing face to face with my brother's best friend and they both looked like they were about starting a war.Leo grinned as if mocking Samuel and after a moment he opened his voice. "Do you think your jokes are funny to listen to, Mr. Dawn? I think someone needs to say that he's going to take away your future wife." "After that let's see if you can still call it a joke?" Leo's words become sharp and piercing. I could see how Samuel's face looked provoked and finally replied to Leo's words, "Aren't you doing it to me now?""What do you mean?" And continued with Leo replying to his words. Seeing this situation, I sighed while closing my eyes. Looks like the two of them can't be in the same room — I thought frustratedly. "Stop this nonsense," I said as I covered my face with one hand. I took a deep
POV JEANNE…"Tsk! I already have my woman that I chose!" "Wh-What?! What do you mean? Aren't you supposed to come to this event for me?""Stop your delusions, Libby Murray." I watched silently as the two figures in front of me argued. What kind of situation is this? — I asked myself. Unintentionally my and Leo's gazes met each other. But I quickly turned my gaze and snorted. It's really funny to watch a low drama live — I thought. The next few seconds I only heard their argument, until I felt Leo pull my arm and take me in his arms while hugging my waist."Let me introduce you ...""..." "She's Jeanne Hart, the woman I chose to be my wife," Leo said and tightened his arms around my waist even more. I looked at the woman and stared at me with a hateful look in my eyes. While I just stare straight at her. Then I turned to look at Leo who was also looking at me. I could see from the look in his eyes that he seemed to be asking for my cooperation. I let out a long breath as I clo
POV JEANNE … "What?!" I got up from my position. I stood behind Samuel's body and then released my grip on Samuel's arm. "We met long before you knew my brother, you say?" I asked in astonishment. For a moment, our eyes met as Samuel glanced at me. However, not long after, he took his eyes off me again. "Forget it." "..." "No matter how well I explain it to you, it won't change anything," he said. She then released my grip on her arm and walked out of the room. CREAK! SLAM! I, on the other hand, was still rooted to my spot and staring at her disappearing figure from behind the door of the room. Not even the banging sound of the door closing made me flinch. I then threw myself back onto the bed behind me, sitting down while staring at the door. With a bitter smile, I muttered, "What the hell did he say?" I paused, trying to digest what Samuel had just told me. At least I tried to dig up my memories of Samuel back then. However, I couldn't find anythin
POV JEANNE…SLAP!I slapped Samuel as soon as I regained my consciousness. Staring at him without a word coming out of my mouth. He looked surprised and seemed to freeze for a while. Until he finally looked at me with a soft gaze full of regret. "I'm sorry...""...""I couldn't hold myself and —""I-It's late," I interrupted him and immediately turned my back to him. I bit my lower lip, trying to hold back all the emotion inside me. "Jeanne, I —""Go back to your room," I said, "I'll open the door for you from this room." Then I walked in and went to the door that connected this room with the second floor corridor. CLICK!After the lock opened, I immediately opened the door to my room.I then turned around and looked at the balcony door. Samuel was still standing there, looking at me before he finally lowered his face. Shortly after, he walked towards me."I'm sorry."Those were the last words I heard from him, before he walked out of my room. SLAM!Immediately afterward, I sl
POV JEANNE…"Good night, dear...""...""...and have a good rest."After chatting for a while with Aunt Lydia a.k.a Samuel's mother in the TV room while enjoying a cup of warm tea, our conversation finally ended at midnight. Aunt Lydia then escorted me to one of the rooms on the second floor. It was the same room I remembered from my first stay at Dawn's family home. "Thank you, aunt Lydia and good night to you too," I replied. CREAKShe didn't answer me and just gave me a smile as she closed the door. However, only halfway through closing the door, I saw her suddenly stop. "Ah, I almost forgot to say this," she said as she opened the door completely again. "Yes? Do you need anything?" I asked back. I saw that afterward, Aunt Lydia was smiling and seemed to be teasing me. "By the way, Samuel's room is next to yours," she said in a teasing tone. I knew where this was going, but I chose to pretend I didn't know. Smiling awkwardly, I replied, "I see." "Well, just in case you
"Divorce isn't always a bad thing anyway." "..." "Sometimes, it's even a good thing to get away from a toxic relationship," she said, smiling at me, "So at least be happy. Maybe it's God's way of saving you from the harm that will come to you if you stay with him." Hearing those words, I fell silent and immediately thought about my relationship with Samuel. If I think about it, our relationship is too toxic to maintain. Even though Leo said he loved me and I was already in love with him, the way he expressed his love sometimes made me feel uncomfortable. "You're right, auntie," I said later, "Thank you for giving me a new perspective." Lydia then replied me with her warm smile. "Of course, dear," she said and then glanced at Samuel with a meaningful smile. "..." "Moreover, you can count on Samuel from now on," she said in a teasing tone, "He will glad to help you." I see where this is going - I said to myself. Instead of rejecting him outright, I just smiled
POV JEANNE … "How was the food, Jeanne?" "It's delicious," I said as I smiled at the woman in front of me, "You've always been a talented cook, auntie." I was currently enjoying dinner at Dawn's family home. I occasionally glanced at Samuel who seemed to be enjoying the leftovers on his plate quietly. "Ah, you praise me too much~" Lydia — Samuel's mother — said with an embarrassed smile. "Hm, it just common taste," Samuel said suddenly, "Besides it, I think you put too much —" Samuel stopped what he was saying and smiled awkwardly. I followed the direction of Samuel's gaze to his mother, who was already glaring. "N-No, it's not," Samuel said then and stammered a little, "I was just joking. Mom's cooking is the best, hahaha." Then Lydia's sharp gaze softened as a smile spread across her face. "Thank you~" she said. "Hm, but it would be better if you didn't cook anymore," Samuel said again, not long after that. "Samuel!" Lydia said half shouting. I was jus
POV JEANNE … "Is it really okay?" I asked. I was currently in Samuel's car and we were heading to Dawn's family residence. After rejecting Samuel's propose, I decided to go home. But Samuel suddenly invited me to have dinner with his family. And I don't know what came over me, but I said yes. "After all, this is your quality time with your parents," I said again. I looked doubtful at Samuel who was sitting in the driving seat, right next to me. He then glanced back at me. "Calm down," he said, chuckling softly, "Don't you already know my parents?" I lowered my gaze and then said again, "Yes, but it's been a long time since I've seen them." "..." "Isn't this supposed to be your time with them anyway?" I said again, "You once said that you often don't have time to spend with them, even to enjoy dinner together." A second later, Samuel chuckled softly. "Oh come on Jeanne, I'm sure they'll be happy to see you," he said casually. "..." "They already think of you
POV JEANNE…"So that's the problem...""...""I think he's gone too far," Samuel said, "And it's best that you separate from a temperamental person like him." "...""You'll only put yourself in a toxic relationship if you continue to stay with him," Samuel said again, "Moreover, your marriage is only a contract. What's with a guy like that? Only dare to give the woman he loves with a contract marriage. Tch! He's a loser."I smiled weakly when I heard Samuel's words. What he said was true, nothing good would come from maintaining a relationship with a temperamental person. However, on the other hand, I still love Leo. And even though I said earlier that I didn't want this child I was carrying, I still had the conscience not to throw it away. "I also think it's fine to be the father of the child you're carrying. Of course, if you don't mind," he said again. My eyes widened when I heard the sentence that came out of Samuel's mouth. However, instead of answering him, I smiled bitterl
POV JEANNE… "Leo, what did you do?!" I said in a high tone to Leo just after he poured the drink on Noah's face. But he seemed to ignore my words. The next second, Leo seemed to grab Noah by the collar and then he punched Noah's stomach and face.WHACK! WHACK!"You bastard! How dare you approach my wife when I'm not around," Leo said as he kicked Noah several times in the stomach. I, who saw this, immediately approached Leo and tried to stop him. "Stop it! Leo! Enough is enough!" I said.I tried to bring Leo a little away from Noah who was crying in pain on the floor while holding his stomach."Ugh! Cough! L-Leo, listen to my explanation, this is all just ... a misunderstanding — Cough!" Noah said, stammering in the middle of his groaning and coughing."Misunderstanding? You said that after I caught you approaching my wife, hm?!" replied Leo and then I heard him laugh sarcastically, "Don't you remember what you did back then, huh?!" "Leo, don't! Stop it! This is all just —""Sh
POV JEANNE…"Yes, do it that way..."CLICK! CLICK! CLICK!"Give a more natural smile — Yes! Good!" Amidst the hustle and bustle of the people around me, my gaze focused on the figure of Noah who was still in the middle of a photo shoot and recording session for an advertisement. "It was only a month ago that he did a 'face reveal' as Noisjy, and now he has a lot of advertising jobs," I said as I smiled at him.After I left Marea Restaurant yesterday, Noah immediately contacted me. We had originally promised to meet in person at Ocean Prime Restaurant, but Noah suddenly informed me that afternoon that he might be a little late because he had another job to do. I finally decided to go to his studio, which also happened to be not far from Ocean Prime. I then turned my gaze around and found the studio crews looking at me hatefully. It seems that apart from being a crew, they are also fans — I thought.With a smile of astonishment, I then said, "And there are also many troublesome fans