“Whatever happens next, nothing can be worse than now,” Jean said.Etan’s cell phone rang suddenly.He let go of her and took out his cell phone.She glimpsed the phone screen and saw that it was Anne.“What’s up?” Etan answered.“Etan, Grandma asks us to choose the wedding dress together if you have time tomorrow,” Anne said on the phone.Jean smirked and made a wheedling voice deliberately, “Etan…”Etan spun around and glared at her with an I-will-kill-you look. She saw a strange emotion in his eyes, but she could not tell what it was.She was unintimidated by his glare. Lifting her chin, she stared back at him provocatively and continued the wheedling thingy. “I have finished my shower. Why haven’t you finished talking on the phone? Come over here quickly.”This was her home, and she could speak however she liked. It was her freedom, was it not?Anne heard a female voice from the other end of the phone. Her face crashed instantly. She had made out the voice belonging to t
‘She is so easy?’ Resentment rose within Etan.Jean turned around, bending over to pick up the cell phone on the floor. Her gestures were graceful, and she was alluring, especially with that deadly waist-to-hip ratio.She wanted to seduce him, but she must not let him think she was doing it. So it was a delicate job.Etan was sullen.“I’m tired, and I don’t have time for you. Please close the door when you leave. But if you want to continue with this scumbag game, bring it on. I have nothing to lose.”He left in a whirlwind at last, not because of her, but Jason. He got a call that Jason was drunk and causing trouble in Club Elegance.No one but only Etan could control Jason, especially when he was high from alcohol.Jason kicked a woman in sexy clothes out when Etan came in. “Get the hell out of here! She is nothing like Jean. Go get me a better one!”The manager of Club Elegance was almost tearful. “I have done everything I can, Mr. Moss. This is the best I can find.”Etan g
The next afternoon, Etan’s grandma summoned Etan back home. She wanted him to accompany Anne to choose her wedding dress.She put her hand on her hips and said to him, “What took you so long, you rascal? Anne has been waiting for you for a long time. I am tired. I will go upstairs and rest for a while. I will leave you two to it.”“I will help you upstairs, Grandma,” Anne said.“It’s OK. You choose your dresses.”Etan’s grandma shot a glare at him. “Keep Anne company. You had better not skimp it.”“He won’t, Grandma,” Annie said.“You are quick to speak for him even before the engagement?”“Grandma…” Anne blushed and shook her arm gently.“All right. I won’t say it anymore. I am old, my body getting weaker by the day.” Etan’s grandma guffawed.A servant helped her go upstairs.Now, there were only Etan and Anne in the living room. The servants were standing at a distance.Anne sat down next to Etan. As she picked up a dress design drawing, she forced herself not to think abo
She had only one thing in mind; she wanted to figure out who that woman was and skin her alive.… After her facial session, Alana visited Robert in the hospital. “You are here at the right time, Alana. I have something to tell you,” Robert said as soon as Alana stepped in. “I am all ears.” Alana sat down and handed him a glass of water in her hands. “Have some water first.” Robert took a sip and sighed. “As you already know, Jean’s situation…” A crack appeared in the gentle expression of Alana. She had guessed what Robert was about to say next. She immediately adjusted her mindset and put up a concerned face. “Yeah, I know. That child has gone through a lot of hardships out there. I don’t think those things circulating on the Internet are true. I trust Jean. She might have been away from home for several years, but a stubborn child like her would not do such things.” Jean had been away from home for many years. Who knew what she had become now. “Absolutely. Jean has
Jean stopped the car in front of a police station and only got out of the car after a full half an hour. With this step taken, her plan would officially begin, and there would be no turning back. She pushed open the door of the police station. “How may I help you, lady?” A police officer asked. Jean took off her mask. “I want to make a police report,” she said amid an uproar in the surroundings. The recent rumors and slanders against her violated the law. Making a police report was a matter of course. The entire Internet knew about it in less than an hour after Jean filed her report. Someone took a photo of her at the police station and posted it on Twitter. ‘That b*tch is a troublemaker. How I wish I could slap her.’ ‘Get the hell out of here! Why don’t you just die? The law is not to be trampled upon by people like you.’ Jean read those unsightly Twitter comments and mumbled to herself, “Yeah, keep the heat going. That’s more like it.” This was one of her purpos
“Yeah, an outcast like me can still have you under my thumb. Should I say you are stupid or just trash, Selena?” “You…” Jean bent over and ran her fingernails across Selena’s face. “Both you and Patrick had better behave. Or else, I can still get to you both.” Selena shivered in fear. Suddenly, the door opened with a bang. Both Jean and Selena turned their heads and saw a good-looking young boy at the doorway. “Excuse me. If I am not mistaken, this is the gent’s room.” Jean got up, completely free from the embarrassment of being caught for doing bad things. “You had better remember what I said.” She gave Selena one last warning, brushed down her clothes, and then walked past the teenager. The teenager caught up with her. “Hey, lady. You are a badass! Which gang are you from? My name is Oscar Bennet. Can I follow you?” Jean felt so annoyed by the teenager. She stopped in her tracks and pulled down her mask. “Do you still want to follow me?” The teenager’s e
“She is your friend?” Jean could feel the air pressure as Etan approached. Etan looked calm, but she felt that his piercing eyes had seen through her. Oscar hooked his arm around Jean’s neck as if they were buddies. “Yeah, she is my friend. She is actually looking for your help.” Jean had chills and quickly shook off Oscar’s arm. Etan glanced at Oscar’s arm. “Really? Let’s get into the car and we will talk.” “It is okay. We don’t know each other, and it is not appropriate to ask you for help. I am busy and I have got to go.” Jean deliberately lowered the tone of her voice to make it sound hoarse. She turned and ran as soon as she finished speaking. “Hey, lady…” Etan grabbed Oscar’s arm to keep him from chasing her. “She said she didn’t need help.” Never knew each other? She pretended well. “How could she not need help? She—” “That is her business. Why are you so concerned?” “No, it’s not like that. Do you know who she is?” Oscar was desperate. “Jean, the c
It was time to get rid of her. … Jean returned to her residence and dialed the phone number she had memorized. But the number was no longer in service. The only clue she got so far led to nowhere. But now, she was even more sure that the night of her rape was a setup by Alana and Anne. Even the two hotels had almost the same name, but they were only differentiated by one alphabet. This must be a deliberate ploy. It started when Anne approached her a few years ago. The knuckles of Jean’s hand holding the phone turned white. They not only wanted to take everything from her but also kill her. There were knocks on the door all of a sudden. Jean was very wary of knocks on the door now. She had been getting harassment and threats every night. She even received disgusting packages for the past few days. If it were not for Jean’s high mental strength, she would have suffered a mental breakdown. Jean saw three tall men outside through the peephole. They were wearing
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