“Why not? Since those photos are no longer being used as the official promotional material anyway.” “Thank you.” Just as Jean returned to the dressing room to get changed, Anne came over alone and timid like a bullied wife. “Can I have a few words with you alone, Jean?” “No.” Jean did not even look at her. “Please, I won’t take too much of your time. Just five minutes.” Anne pleaded with red eyes. “I am sorry, I feel disgusted to see you even for one second,” Jean said, snickering. Everyone in the room lowered their head, but their ears stood erect. They were too tempted to listen in. Anne gritted her teeth. “I know you have your opinions about me, but I come in peace. Can we resolve our misunderstandings? Please, just give me five minutes?” Jean ignored her completely this time. “Is everything packed?” she asked Jenny. “Yup.” “Let’s move.” When Jean was about to leave, Anne suddenly shouted, “What are you afraid of, Jean? Why don’t you dare to face me? Don’t you
The harder Anne kowtowed, the broader Jean smiled. Anne cried very badly, but it did not affect her speech at all. Instead, she could still speak clearly. Apparently, she came prepared. She had talked a lot, but the long and short of it was that Jean was wicked for robbing her resources, stealing her man, and being vicious like a snake and scorpion. And she, Anne, was a victim; pitiful, weak, and helpless. This was her most used trick. “It has been so long. Why haven’t your acting skills level up at all? You disgust me so much that I feel like throwing up. Do you treat yourself as the female protagonist of a sad drama series?” Jean laughed harder. Anne was tearful, and her body was trembling. “I know I am no match for you in anything. I just hope you can spare me. I swear, I won’t compete with you for anything else.” Jean leaned over and clutched at Anne’s chin. Anne’s forehead was red and swollen. Looking at her face for a while, Jean started to think that Anne looked like Ala
Anne had already figured out how to complain to Etan, and her cry abruptly stopped. “It—It is my fault. I deserve it, Etan. Don’t blame Jean. I am to blame,” she said in a trembling voice. Her hair was sticking out from all angles, and half of her face was swollen. She looked miserable. “Go home and learn from your mom how to be a real b*tch,” Jean said with a sneer. Elliot almost laughed out loud. Jean was the most sharp-tongued woman he had ever seen. “That’s enough, Miss Mitchell,” Etan said faintly. His voice was too calm, with no apparent sense of anger in it. He looked nonchalant, lacking the reaction of a man who saw his girlfriend being bullied. “How would you like to avenge your girlfriend?” Jean shot a glance at Etan. “It is all right, Etan. This is Jean; she is like this. I am used to it. She is actually very nice.” Anne whimpered. She was used to it—used to getting bullied? Anne always recycled the same old tricks. “Look, my sister said nothing,” Jean said. “M
Elliot almost tripped himself upon hearing what Etan said. It was something he should not have said as her boyfriend. He kept telling himself to calm down as that was his boss. But still, he could not help but think; if it wasn’t for his boss’s wealth and position, it would be fortunate if he could still find a girlfriend. … Jenny followed Jean and was worried. “Why did you hit her? I know that b*tch Tara well; this must be a trap by her and Anne. She probably lured Etan over here. And I am worried that they might have done something more that we don’t know yet.” “At most, they might have secretly filmed the entire fiasco and will probably post it online to smear me.” Jean sounded as if she couldn’t care less. Jenny paused. “You knew? Then why did you still—” “Let her upload it online.” “You have just made a comeback, and you know what public opinion can do. Have you forgotten how painful the slash on your wrist is? Why didn’t you learn your lesson?” Jenny stomped her fe
That was so fake. It was so fake. If Jean was still there, she would have probably said, “I am the one who has done this heinous thing. Would you like me to hit you too?” “I am fine, Tara. Don’t worry,” Anne said in a whisper. Etan’s gaze unnerved her, as she had a feeling that he had seen through her and everything she did. “You are apparently not okay. Look at how swollen your face is. We will take you to the hospital.” Tara turned her head around, looking indignant. “You know how kind-hearted and innocent she is. She did not fight back, but she endured it in silence even when she was bullied. You are her boyfriend. Insulting her is tantamount to slapping you in the face. You have got to stand up for her, Mr. Mann.” “Stop it, Tara. I am really fine.” Anne stopped her. She really did not want Tara to say it, but Tara thought she was just pretending. “Look, Mr. Mann. It hurts me to see Anne getting this treatment. No matter who hit her, it is utterly unacceptable. You must no
Elliot wanted to say that he also knew who it was. After all, there was only one person who was so daring in front of his boss. “I had better check the surveillance footage to find out who was so daring to vandalize your car. I will not let the guy off easily.” Elliot felt that the person must have borrowed the courage from Jean. He turned to the bodyguards behind him. “All of you, go to the control room now.” “Aye.” “Stop.” Etan raised his eyebrows and glanced at Elliot from the corner of his eye. “Who is in charge here?” It was up to him, and not anyone else to decide. Elliot almost could not control his expression. His boss was obviously biased. Had it been others, it would have been a different story. A few years earlier, a woman deliberately climbed onto the car in front of Etan. At that time, Etan instructed for his car to be smashed, and the woman to be thrown far away just because he felt disgusted. But this time, he was still in a good mood despite his car being va
Etan strode into Club Elegance while Jason caught up from behind. “Wait for me, bro.” … Anne was not a Facebook friend of Jason, but some of her wealthy Facebook friends were. Someone forwarded the post to Anne. ‘I really envy you, Anne. You and Etan are such a sweet loving couple.’ This sentence was not meant to be sarcasm but an innocent ignorance. Anne screamed angrily and smashed all the cosmetics on the table after she saw the two photos. Her forehead was still red and swollen, and her cheek was purple after Jean slapped her. She had to apply ice to ease the condition on her cheek. Etan had told her in the afternoon not to bother Mrs. Mann and not to let the old lady know that she had been hit. She did as she was told. Yet, he was fooling around outside. Anne laid on the bed crying, screaming, and smashing everything in the room. “Why are you doing this to me, Etan? Why? What is so good about that b*tch?” She could do the same too. Just that Etan never gave her a c
Jean was more sober now. “Why? You want me to entertain you at this hour? Etan, are you still human?” “Jason is drunk and he wants to see you. Come over and tell him once and for all.” Jean was completely awake now. Apparently, Etan had a task for her. “It is your buddy who wants to see me. Why should I go there? Will I get paid for this?”“As long as you settle with Jason today, I promise I will give you whatever you ask for.” Jean quickly ran a little calculation in her mind. Breaking the heart of a young boy was right up her alley. It was a better deal than sleeping with that jerk. “Aren’t you afraid that your buddy couldn’t extricate himself even more when he sees me?” “I dare you.” Jean curled her lips. She thought to herself that beggars can’t be choosers. “I am not going, then.” “You had better come over now. Otherwise, I will send someone to escort you here.” Etan threatened her in a bitter voice. … Half an hour later, Jean arrived at Club Elegance by car.
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