Jean suddenly turned her head back as she looked around. Seeing her face turning pale and her body trembled slightly, Bobby asked worriedly. "What's wrong? Is it too cold?""Nothing!" Jean shook her head as she put down her phone. Bobby's coat still bore his temperature and his clean, refreshing scent. A moment ago, it had helped her withstand the cold, but now she felt that she can't feel any warmth even if she was tossed into a fire. The next moment, her phone rang again. Etan Mann: Swanlake Hotel, Room 3301.Jean squeezed her phone. That scumbag, how could he be so persistent? She was sure that he was around here somewhere, at a place where he could see her but she could not see him. What rotten luck, to run into him while having supper with friends. Bobby could obviously tell that something was wrong with Jean. "Is something wrong?""Nothing, nothing, really.""If there's anything, I can help you. Remember to look for me."Jean grabbed his coat. "You've helped me enough."H
Jean gripped the steering wheel and said. "No, I suddenly remember I have something to do. I need to go." No, she cannot enter this hotel today. The hotel entrance was like a behemoth with its gaping maw wide open, and as soon as she stepped in, she would be devoured. "Miss Mitchell, please don't make this difficult for us. If you would, please." The middle-aged man still wore that signature smile of his. "I need to go now.""Then, my apologies for the rudeness."The next second, Jean saw two rows of security guards in the hotel's uniform suddenly lined up on either side of her car. They bent over in a 90-degree bow and said. "Miss Mitchell, this way please."Jean gritted her teeth. This was totally beyond her control now. The middle-aged man led her into an elevator. "This is Mr. Mann's exclusive elevator. Normally, no one aside the cleaners can enter this place." Jean spat sarcastically. "Should I feel honored?”The middle-aged man only smiled and did not respond. The eleva
"I've told you. I don't like the traces of others on my things. And you, Jean Mitchell, had clearly forgotten about that!"The child in his eyes made Jean difficult to breathe. This person had a natural oppressive aura of an elite. She pretended to be relaxed. "Mr. Mann, are you jealous?""You think?""Of course, I'm overthinking things. How am I worthy of making Mr. Mann jealous?"He let go of her hair and pinched her chin as he inspected her for a whole two seconds. "You at least have some self-awareness."Suddenly, he said. "Take my coat off."Jean did not understand why but she still did it. After taking off his coat, she heard his contemptuous voice. "You seemed quite adept at this. Seems like you've done this plenty for that lover of yours, eh?"Jean clenched her fist. "He's my friend, my best friend. There’s nothing between us. Mr. Mann, I never went against you. I did not get involved with any other man. But that doesn't mean that I cannot have any basic social interacti
Jean felt like a discarded doll by the roadside that no one wanted. She was a mess as her long hair covered her cheeks, and tears dropping silently from the corners of her eyes. To her, the humiliation of this night was seared into her heart, and it was something that she will never forget. Her relationship with Etan Mann was unhealthy from the very beginning. She had used him as a tool to retaliate against Anne, and he probably saw her as a prey that leaped into the trap herself. The development of things had already exceeded her expectations. At present, there was no longer any point regretting, and she could only find ways to remedy it. She slowly clenched her hand. Since she had already paid such a heavy price, then she should get back something of equivalent remuneration. Otherwise, she will not take this lying down. Destroying Anne's marriage, letting Etan Mann hate her, and taking the initiative to end this relationship were the next things she needed to do. Etan took a bath and
He spat in disgust. "Do you know how ugly you look when you smile like that?"Jean immediately closed her mouth and stopped smiling. "Remember what you said today. I'll treat this as your first offense, and I'll let you off today. Next time, it won't be that easy." Jean nodded obediently. Seeing Etan was about to leave, she shouted. "Wait!"She stretched out her hand. "Before you leave, please settle today's account."Etan frowned. She said she did not want anything back then, and she was not after his money or his family status. Now, she finally showed her true colors. She was just like those other women. He suddenly felt Jean's smiling face to be particularly harsh on the eyes. "How much do you want?""I want the endorsement rights to Dreamcraft for the next two years."The Mann Corporation covered almost all industries, from material industries to technology, from finance to manufacturing. Among them, Dreamcraft was produced by their game development company, and it was the h
The next day, Etan went to the office. Elliot was just about to go out after reporting his itinerary, and he heard the big boss said. "Let the game division know that the endorsement of Dreamcraft for the next two years is given to Jean Mitchell." "This...""What's the matter?"Elliot was rather perplexed. "The endorsement is already decided on Miss Anne." The gaming division had informed him about that last week, that Anne Garrison and her manager, Tara Banks had contacted them, using their relationship with Etan. When they heard that, they of course did not dare to offend the future lady boss, so they could only comply. But this was only a verbal promise, and the signing process had not gone through yet. Etan did not even raise his head. "Give her another role." Elliot was worried. Dreamcraft was the hottest mobile game on the market, and that was why Anne Garrison wanted the endorsement rights. But if she was to be changed now, wasn't that a slap to her face?"Sir, Miss Anne
The projection screen was showing the slideshow of the two naked, uncensored, with their faces clearly seen. There was an instant uproar, and everyone whispered to each other. “No wonder Lorraine is so arrogant. Those who are not in the know would have thought that she is the boss’s wife.” “No wonder the boss is all praise for her even though her acting skill sucks, popularity is so so, and she is just a C-lister. Apparently, this is the reason.” The revelation of the sexual scandal put Lorraine and Willie in the spotlight. It was as if they were stripped naked and paraded in public before being executed. The two of them had their faces alternating between white and green for a while, and then looked at Jean with a hideous look, wishing to grind her treacherous bones to dust. “Do you want to continue playing it? I have videos too,” Jenny said. Jean wanted to acquire Galax Star Productions. How could she come unprepared? It took Jean a great deal of effort to get the photos
He spun his head to look at the others. “You all have sold your shares?” None of those people spoke. Someone let out a half-smile. “Didn’t you also sell nearly 20% of yours, Willie?” “That—that was because…” Willie stammered. Jean knocked on the table. “That was because you needed money to reimburse the company’s fund that you embezzled earlier to avoid getting discovered by the auditor.” The penny dropped and Willie suddenly understood. “You were the one who secretly bought the shares.” “Bingo!” Jean let out a smile. She asked Jenny to hire a professional agent to contact Galax Star Productions’s shareholders and buy a part of their shares before transferring it to Jean. Some time ago, when she was embroiled in controversies and scandals, shareholders were losing confidence in the company and some of them were looking to cash out. It was at that time that her agent approached them and they struck the deals. None of the major shareholders spoke, while the minority shareho
Chapter 395"You were promoted several days ago, right? In the past, it seemed that you are just an assistant of the legal department, and your monthly salary was only about 3,000 dollars. According to your previous income and your family situation, you can't afford to the house of Royal Penthouse."This information was provided by Ben. He and Jean both felt that this was a rare opportunity. They had to investigate the accounts as soon as possible.While Jean was speaking, she stared at Daniel. He was calm and just frowned. His expression did not change. It seemed that he was not guilty.But...Jean still found his flaw. His right hand was unconsciously clenching his pants, and he panicked. Daniel looked righteous and angrily rebuked, "This is all your arbitrary speculation. I don't need to report the situation of my family to anyone. If you really doubt me, just call the police. There is no need to be entangled with me."Jean nodded. "Yes, you're right. Since there's no need to
Chapter 394She could have time to check the company's accounts, fire Brennan's people, and minimize his influence.This was a good opportunity for her.Jean hurriedly got up, washed up, and went downstairs."Mrs. Mann, good morning. I'll go bring you breakfast." Ellen said while heading for the kitchen."No. I have something urgent today. I have to hurry to the office.""You should have breakfast. You're pregnant!"Jean stopped, and her gaze was gloomy.'Yes, I'm pregnant now. I should pay attention. Otherwise, I would easily be suspected.'Ellen brought up the breakfast. In less than ten minutes, she finished her breakfast.On the way to the Mitchell Corporation, Jean called Jenny."Jenny, I can't go to Dreamers Entertainment recently. Please keep an eye out for me. Send me two capable accountants.""There are some in Dreamers Entertainment. There is no need to look for them elsewhere.""Ask them to come to the Mitchell Corporation now!""Okay. I'll call them."Jean co
Chapter 393Jean was confused as she listened, "Who are you talking about? Who has his arm broken?""Oops, I am just too excited to make it clear. It's Brennna. I was told about this the moment I entered the company. He went whoring in a hotel. But that prostitute has a boyfriend who is a member of a gang. Brennna and that prostitute were caught sleeping on the bed. Her boyfriend broke Brennna’s arm and chopped off two of Brennna’s fingers on the spot. Now Brennna is in the hospital with police there." Summer gave a quite vivid description of the matter with happiness written all over her face.Rubbing her forehead, Jean thought it was indeed something unexpected."Do you think this is good news?" Jean nodded, smiling, "Yes, it's good news. I didn't expect that he did this."Summer looked very delighted, "He did it. Now, this matter has been spread through the whole company? Brennna, a widely recognized good man, turns out to be a jerk. It is too bad that I used to think he i
Chapter 392The day he disappeared a week ago, Jean had just ruined Anne's engagement.Etan frowned and his cold face made Elliot a little scared."Keep investigating! Robert must be found! I want to know if he is dead or alive."He not only wanted to find Robert but also wanted to find Robert before Morgan did.If he let Morgan find Robert first, maybe Jean would worship him in her heart. She might even think that Morgan was a good man!Etan would never give Morgan this chance.What's more, he would not give Jean any chance to be with another man.Elliot said cautiously, "Besides, there is one thing I don't know whether I should say."Etan glanced at him and said, "Go ahead. Don't dilly-dally."Elliot immediately said, "I also found out that Mr. Mitchell handed over the company to his long-time friend to manage it for him a month ago. However, that person held a shareholders' meeting today and almost kicked Mrs. Mann out of the company."Etan's eyebrows tightened. "What?"
Chapter 391"Jean, I still hold the view that you and Etan are husband and wife. After all, you've married Mr.Mann. There is nothing that cannot be solved between husband and wife. Don't be like enemies."Jean smiled...There were some things that couldn't be resolved between husband and wife, just like her and Etan. In the end...even if they were not enemies, they couldn't have a happy ending.Ellen tried to persuade her, "You should at least think about the child in your womb!"Jean lowered her head and looked at her belly. She pursed her lips and did not say anything. ..."Make an investigate about how many times Jean had met Morgan recently. Where and how long did they meet each other? And when did she call the police?" That was the first order Etan made when he arrived at the company.Elliot immediately replied, "Yes, Sir." He didn't even dare to ask anything.Just as he was about to leave, Etan suddenly called out to him, "Wait..."Elliot stopped immediately, "Sir,
Chapter 390Etan straightened up his clothes unhurriedly and said coldly, "The man you pick this time is actually good. Morgan is indeed worth trusting. Unfortunately he meet you."Jean became alert when she heard his words.She sat up with her arms on the bed and said, "I'll say it again. There's nothing going on between Morgan and me. Even if I want to be with a man, I won't be with anyone from the Moss family. I went to him just to ask about my father's case."Etan immediately got to the point, "You called the police?""Or what?""You don't believe me, and then why do you come to me?" Etan's face, which had easily eased a little, darkened again.In Cornview, the Mann family was definitely the most powerful.Jean knew this, but she called the police anyway.What did it mean? It meant she didn't trust him."It's one thing for me to believe you, and it's another for me to come to you or not. You're my father's son-in-law. Your father-in-law's missing. Shouldn't you deal with
Chapter 389Etan's face suddenly changed color. But before he could utter sarcasm, Jean said, "I know you despised what I said. You think I'm humiliating you. You would say I'm not worthy of your caring! I don’t deserve you treating me as an equal! A glance at me would be a stain in your eyes. You would never love me!" Etan's grip on Jean's shoulders grew more fierce.Jean's face went pale with the pain then. She took a breath and scoffed, "But, don't you think you're acting so weird today? I just had a meal with Morgan, and you got so annoyed. Don't you think you're overreacting?""Not to mention that Morgan and I have nothing between us, even if we did, do you need to be mad like this?"Etan felt like his chest was filled with explosives, and each word Jean said was igniting him.Damn woman! How the hell did she want to be screwed? Jean snorted, "Sooner or later, we'll get a divorce. I know you won't let me be your wife forever. I'm well aware of my position!""So… it's onl
Chapter 388Jean was trembling with pain. Etan and Jean glared at each other and their eyes seemed fighting. One was unconvinced, the other was very mad.Seeing Jean's painful look, Morgan immediately said, "Etan, you almost break her wrist."These words, however, instantly ignited Etan’s fury."Morgan, she is my wife. This is none of your business. Get the hell out of here. Don't think I dare not to mess with you." Jean roared, "Enough. Could you stop doing that? Just come at me. Don't take out your anger on unrelated person."Etan laughed.‘She simply is defending him like this and telling me to come at her?’Etan only felt that his heart was set on fire, and he nodded, "Well, come at you." Morgan said, "Etan, you need to calm down!" "This is between me and my wife and has nothing to do with you."Etan dragged Jean away in strides.Morgan worried that Etan would hurt Jean, but the two were indeed a couple, so their affairs were out of his hands.‘But, what i
Chapter 387Jean didn't think that Etan flew into a rage because of jealousy.He just felt that as his wife, she secretly ate with another man without his knowledge. He felt that his authority had been challenged and that he was cuckolded.After all, Etan didn’t believe her at all. He doubted her...Morgan didn't expect Jean to defend him right away and she even didn't defend herself.He was a policeman and he had always stood up to protect others. But it was the first time that someone had stood in front of him to protect him.Morgan's original impression of Jean was very complicated. He felt that this woman was scheming, cunning, but somewhat pitiful. But at this time, he felt that perhaps he had had a bias against Jean before.He had no habit of being protected, especially being protected by a woman.Morgan stood forward. "Etan, Ms. Mitchell and I have serious things to talk about today. You think too much."Etan sneered. "Serious things? Morgan, I know you very well. When