Anne was anxious as she spoke in a gentle voice. “This glass of water is still warm. It will get cold soon, so have some, Etan!”Everyone had their eyes on her. If Etan did not bother to take a sip of the water that she brought him…Then, everyone would think that the notable son of the Manns did not fancy her and would start to look down on her.Besides, if Etan did not drink it, how could she go through with her plan tonight?This was a rare opportunity, and she would not want to miss it. Tyson teased, “You should at least take one sip, Etan. Or else, Anne would start crying and Mrs. Mann would surely nag you when you go home.”Etan saw that Anne’s eyes were teary and red as she looked at him with a pitiful look, and her hands raised mid-air.He furrowed his brows as he was displeased.Despite his distaste for her, Anne was still the one who saved him back then. So, he accepted and took the glass of water. But as soon as the glass made contact with his lips, he stopped.T
He paused for a while and asked, “Who is the ‘she’ you’re referring to, sir?”Etan opened his eyes fiercely. “Who else?”Elliot was getting goosebumps just by looking at his bloodshot eyes.He understood Etan’s orders instantly. “I’ll go right now.”But, there was suspicion in his heart.How did Etan get spiked? They were at Club Elegance, so every drink that was provided had been strictly checked, unless the drug was brought by one of the guests. ‘Wait a minute, it was the drink that Anne gave him!’No wonder he would leave Anne in such a hurry. Elliot never had any ill feelings towards Anne. But, what happened today had immediately made him loathe her. She looked so demure and kind, just like a white and stainless flower.No one would have thought that she could do such a despicable thing. Although Jean was nowhere better as a person, at least she would not stoop so low. She could seduce Etan because of her capabilities.Before the elevator door opened, Etan said c
She immediately yelled out, “Servants!”A maid went to her instantly. “What are your orders, miss?”“Where is Etan?”“Mr. Mann has some errands to run so he won’t be able to come over. It is already late, Miss Garrison. You should rest here.”“What errands would he have at this hour? If he doesn’t come to me, he…”Anne did not dare to say the words in her heart out loud. She definitely could not say that she drugged Etan and he must be experiencing the effects by now.If he was not going to her, where would he go?Could it be that even when he was drugged, he still refused to touch her?‘He must have gone to that flirtatious minx.’Anne’s face churned when she thought about it. The maid smiled. “Have a good rest, Miss Garrison. I’ll get you some water.”“You don’t have to. Get a car ready for me. I want to leave now.”“Please don’t make things hard for us, Miss Garrison. Mr. Mann is being considerate, so he asked you to stay here for the night. You should get some rest.”
“Are you serious, Jean Mitchell? This is my house and I have been putting up with you sleeping and eating here without any complaints!”Jenny looked to the strong men and said, “Hurry up, take her away as soon as possible! I beg you, don’t let her trouble me in my house. Let her trouble your boss.”Jean was leaning on the door frame as she crossed her arm and said, “Go back and tell your boss, Mr. Mann, that I have nothing to do with him whatsoever. Who gave him the rights to command me?”Everything was so rushed that Jean could not put her finger on what was strange about the whole situation. “Sorry, we should not intervene in this. We are just taking orders from Mr. Mann to bring you to him. We don’t care about anything else!”“Over my dead body.”“Then, we could only do it by force.”In the end, Jean was in her pajamas and slippers when she was carried to the car forcefully. Jean’s expression was cold. “Do you know that this is considered kidnapping?”“We’re really sorry,
Jean chuckled. Was God standing on her side now?Did Etan willingly give her the chance?But still, she had to put up an act. Jean said crossly, “Etan Mann, look closely. I am Jean Mitchell. You were the one who asked me to not bother you, and that there was nothing between us anymore. I am not Anne!”Etan grabbed her wrists and locked them above her head. “I know it’s you!”His voice was hoarse, and his bloodshot eyes were filled with her reflection. He lowered his head and bit her lips fiercely. …It was six in the morning, and it started to drizzle. At nine in the morning, Elliot, who kept his eyes peeled for the whole night, was anxious. He was contemplating whether he should knock on the door. There was an important meeting that morning, and Etan had to show up. He was pacing back and forth in the corridor before he finally gave a call to the office. “Postpone the meeting.”It was raining outside so everything was unusually gloomy in the room. On the large b
“Could it be that you want more?”“Enough, Etan!”Jean yelled at him as she turned around abruptly. Etan was stunned when he saw that her face was already covered in tears. “You were the one who said that we should walk our separate paths, so why are you this doing now?”“When you wanted me to leave, I had to leave. When you wanted me, I have to show up. What am I to you?”Jean casually grabbed a pillow and threw it at Etan before covering her face with both her hands as tears streamed out between her fingers. “I don’t want to... I really don’t want to continue living like this anymore. I was wrong, and I want to correct my ways and go back to a normal life. Why can’t you let me go?”She was crying like a lost child. She was so weak, helpless, and wronged.Etan watched her cry coldly. He knew that he forced her against her will this time. But so what?He walked over to her back and hugged her waist from behind as he rested his chin on her shoulder. Then, he took her hand a
Jean gritted her teeth angrily as she squirmed around in his arms, trying to find the most comfortable spot to stay still.Etan was somewhat clear about his wants, so he stopped restricting himself when he was with Jean. She was his woman and he wanted to hug her. So, why couldn’t he?Elliot was watching them like a bystander as he was driving. The car stopped at the building and Elliot carefully said, “We have arrived, Mr. Mann.”Then, Jean tried to push Etan away. “Let go of me.”But Etan did not loosen his grip. “Do you remember what I said to you?”Jean grinded her teeth. “I remember.”Etan held her chin up and made her look him in the eyes. “Stay away from Tyson. He is not a good person.”Jean looked at him and sneered.He had the audacity to say that about someone else. “Do you remember when I asked you about his ex-girlfriend yesterday?”“It’s none of my business!”“She was Elaina.”Jean was stunned. The sudden mention of that name instantly brought back a lot o
Mrs. Mann was stirring her drink with a small teaspoon. “Carry on with your investigation. We must find out about the person behind all this, because I’m afraid that…”“What are you worried about, Mrs. Mann?”She did not respond and asked Luke another question. “Any updates regarding Jean Mitchell?”“She got into a fight with Mrs. Moss and was sent to the police station. She then got into Mitchell Corporation after that incident. And, I heard that she went to Mann Tower with her staff to discuss a project.”“Hmph, Mann Tower? She is definitely up to no good.”Luke knew what she meant when said that and he added, “From what I know, Mr. Mann met up with her twice. But, nothing was out of the ordinary.”“I sent you to teach her a lesson, so why haven’t you done anything?”“I initially wanted to let Mrs. Moss do that herself, but I didn’t expect her to…”With disdain, Mrs. Mann said, “Then, she is an incompetent fool. She is the wife of the Moss family, and yet, she couldn’t hand
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