Jean was back at home. Jenny was pacing back and forth in the living room. Her cell phone kept ringing, but she was too afraid to pick it up.She sat down on the settee and looked at Jean with a look on her face, as if she wanted to eat Jean alive.“You tell me, why didn’t you control yourself? As horrible as Patrick was, you didn’t have to cut off your nose to spite your face. I can help you fix Patrick and Selena. You didn’t have to ruin yourself for him.”Jean laughed self-deprecatingly. “I don’t want to be like that. I have had enough. I don’t want that.” She paused, her eyes reddening. “I don’t want to eat dirt like my mom. While those women are still enjoying a good life, my mom…” It was only then Jean showed the softer side of hers.She was only twenty-three.She wore no makeup. Hidden under her fair, delicate skin was uncompromising self-will.Jenny saw her face and softened her tone. She sat down next to her and gave her a hug. “Tell me, who is the man hurting you?”J
Jean arrived at Club Elegance. When she mentioned Anne’s name, someone brought her to the room.She was taken aback when she stepped into the room. Anne did not tell her on the phone that there would be so many people here.She did not like the way those men leered at her. It disgusted her, making her feel naked.“Oh, here is the superstar. Please come sit down here.”Anne quickly got up and brought Jean in front of Etan. “This is Etan. Etan Mann.”‘Etan Mann from the Mann family!’ Jean was surprised. She did not know that Anne’s boyfriend was Etan Mann, the eldest son of the Mann family.She had long heard about Etan Mann, a name synonymous with the rich and the powerful in this city.She now met him for the first time. Not that she had not seen men with such a good-looking face before—in fact, there were tons of such a man in show business. Yet her heart still fluttered involuntarily. She held out her hand to him. “Hello, I am Jean.”Her burgundy nails contrasted with the fai
Jason patted the woman’s legs, motioning her to go over.The woman stood up reluctantly, swaying her hips as she walked over.“Jean—”The woman was splashed with the wine mixed ice cubes in her face, and screamed.“You splashed me? How dare you!”The next second, Jean clutched the woman’s neck and pinned her on the table. “If your mom never taught you any manners, let me do that on her behalf!”The woman struggled to breathe. “L-Let me go—”Jean pressed against her legs and looked at those stunned faces around her with a smirk. “Who else wants to learn? Join her. I promise you will learn something.”The woman’s face reddened; she was struggling to breathe. The other women saw what happened, and no one dared to make a sound.Anne quickly intervened. “Let her go, Jean. She is dying.”Jean did not seem to hear Anne. She had a smile on her face, but it felt cold and dangerous, yet alluring.A fire was burning in her eyes, and she looked tantalizing.She was poisonous and too se
Jean looked frivolous as if she was an actual slut. Despite that, her eyes were lustrous and incredibly beautiful.The more she behaved this way, the more aroused Jason was.“Can I jump the queue?” Jason asked.She blew a ring of smoke at his face. The smoke dispersed upon hitting him and left behind the smell of nicotine.“I am afraid not.”She chuckled into Jason’s ears. “Hey, boy. If you want me, you have got to follow my rules.”She knew that it was pointless to say anything else as they all would still see her as a shameless, mean woman who would do anything, anyway.They looked down on her but coveted her body.They thought they could trample on her dignity wantonly with the power in their hands.But she would not waste her time to explain, as they were not worthy of her time.She might as well tell them directly, ‘Yeah, I am the kind of woman you all are talking about. But you all will never get me.’As for fame, she couldn’t care less about it. She was in her worst m
Jean fell back on the settee. She put her hand to her throat and coughed violently, with traces of tears in her eyes.She tried to get up from the settee. But her vision went dark, and her body tumbled forward.Just as she thought she would hit the floor, she fell into a wall of muscles.A hand grabbed her arm and pulled her up with ease.She looked up and saw Etan’s unconcerned face. “Thank you,” she said.She tried to pull away, but his grip on her was too strong.Anne gritted her teeth. She was jealous of Jean. Was Etan not fastidious? So how come he touched Jean while was apathetic toward her, no matter what she did to please him? He even frowned at her whenever she tried to get close to him. Yet, he allowed himself to touch Jean.“What perfume do you use?” Etan asked.That was quite a personal question.While his face remained expressionless, he stared at Jean with a burning desire in his eyes.He smelled a scent on Jean—the familiar scent that made his heart flutter.T
“It was my fault. I shouldn’t have asked you to come. But now you have got Jason’s attention. I am afraid that from now on…” Anne shook her head with a sigh, “I am sorry. I didn’t know they would behave like this. Had I known it earlier, I wouldn’t have—”“Did you really have no idea, or did you just want to use me to please your boyfriend’s friends?” Jean interrupted her.Anne looked at her in disbelief, her mouth agape.The next second, tears flowed down her cheeks, as if not Jean, but she was the victim.“How can you say that? I thought you knew me well?” Anne said.Jean said nothing but just looked her in the eyes.She was unsure if it was her or the alcohol. She could not see the slightest guilt in Anne’s eyes.But her stare unnerved Anne.“I know you are angry. What happened today is hard for you. I don’t blame you. We will talk about it later when you calm down.”Anne covered her face and left as if she was sad. But she knew she was just running away.Jean let the fauc
Jean gave a sarcastic smile. “Self-respect? Heck! Doesn’t a man like you love to see an easy woman like me? Whatever I do, you will still see my self-respect as pretension.”Etan’s tall figure completely overshadowed her. She looked petite in comparison.But she was special, as if a natural contradictory complex—bewitching yet restrained, and graceful yet cold.Men are inherently eager to conquer such a woman, but few of them could remain a gentleman in front of such a woman.“In case you forgot, it was I who saved you just now. Shouldn’t you be thankful to me?”“Be thankful to you? Do you think I’m so stupid that I know nothing, Mr. Mann? I thought you enjoyed watching me being bullied just now?” She sneered.He watched and did not intervene while others bullied her.It was not until Jason was about to rape her in front of everyone he intervened. But that was only because he did not want trouble for himself.This man was the most cold-blooded and horrible human on the planet.
Anne was anxious when she returned and did not see Etan in the roomThe thought of Etan bumping into Jean unsettled her.She breathed a sigh of relief when he finally returned.As Etan sat down, she moved closer to him with an apologetic look. "I am sorry, Etan. It was my fault. Please don't blame Jean—she just has a bad temper, a little spoiled being surrounded by guys. Otherwise, she is really nice."So the underlying message was, Jean was an easy woman, while she was a well-mannered, fine lady."I know." Etan gave a perfunctory reply. His phone vibrated in his hand. He took a look and got to his feet."I have something on. Someone will send you back later."Anne saw the impatience in his eyes. She quietly gritted her teeth, but maintained a gentle smile on her face. "It is okay. Go ahead. I can take care of myself."Her fingernails sank into the skin of her palms as she thought of the way Etan looked at Jean just now.Jean was a threat to her. She would not have peace of mi
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