“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
Upon seeing that, Jean did not buy it. Etan’s lips were upturned. “Let me take you to a place.” Jean followed him up the stairs to an open-air observation deck. It was October. The night breeze was so cold that it bit into Jean’s skin. Looking down from here, she could see the entire city skyline, as if the entire city was under her feet and she was the king here. Etan walked up beside her. “Is the night beautiful?” “Not at all. I have been seeing this since I was small. It gets old.” No matter what Etan said, Jean would sing a different tune. “I will fix your current situation, but you have to leave Cornview and promise never to come back again. Someone came forward silently and handed her a check. Jean took the check and smiled when she saw the multi-million figure. “This is not a small amount.” But the next second, she tore the check to pieces and threw it back at him. “Who do you think you are to decide my life, Etan?” “I know why you want me to go. Isn’
Just when Jean thought Etan would really throw her off the building, she heard him say, “Take her away, and don’t let Jason touch her.” “Aye.” While Jean was apprehended and carried away, she turned to look at Etan with a smile And then she mouthed the words ‘Wait. For. Me.’ It was like an ambiguous message from a lover, but Etan knew she wanted revenge. After a while, Jason ran over, out of breath. “Bro, where is she?” “She is gone.” Etan looked down at the night skyline, but Jean’s tearful face filled his mind. Jason opened his mouth, putting his hands on the railing to support himself as he kicked the ground with frustration. “Can you stop doing this next time, bro?” “Did you really take a liking to her?” “I am not. I… I…” Jason blushed and stuttered. Etan could not help but feel indescribably upset. “Jason, I told you before that I didn’t care who you hooked up with as long as it was not Jean. Let alone putting your emotion in her. Don’t forget that you have a
“Willie, you have mismanaged the company for the past few years and caused the company to suffer huge losses. It was I who kept the company afloat by working my butt off for 360 days a year. You probably forgot that two years ago, you almost went down on your knees to beg me not to leave Galax Star Productions.” Willie was most annoyed when Jean brought up this topic. Jean used to be his cash cow, and he treated her like a queen. But now, she had fallen from grace and was nothing. What made her think she could still be so proud of herself? “Why are you bringing up things from two years ago, Jean? Now it is you who owe the company money, and I am offering you a way out simply because we used to be acquaintances.” “Thanks, but no thanks.” Jean had enough of his nonsense. “Stop being arrogant, Jean. Do you still have any choices to say no to me? If you refuse, then I can only get someone else to pay off your debt.” “What do you mean?” “Jenny and you are close, I suppose.” “W
“Don’t touch me!” No matter how hard Jean tried to dodge, those men still managed to grope her arms and thighs. Their hands crawled all over her body like dirty and smelly rats. Her stomach churned with disgust. The more she struggled, the more brazen their laughter was. Jean grabbed a wine bottle and smashed it on Gavin’s head. He shook his head and pressed his hand on it. Blood started to flow through the gaps of his fingers. “How could you… get her! Get her now!” There were so many of them, and Jean was overpowered. “Stupid woman, you better behave.” “Frankie, teach her a lesson.” The bald old man walked towards Jean with a wicked smile. Jean was a sitting duck, waiting to be slaughtered. An intense fear rose from inside her. She could not accept this as she had not had her revenge yet. She could not accept this fate. Jean suddenly laughed. “You all just want to have fun. So why the hurry? Just come one by one.” She had a bewitching smile on her face. Her
Anne’s face looked so awful that she could almost no longer conceal the hatred in her eyes. What the hell was Jason thinking when he wanted to stick his neck out for Jean? Could he not see that this woman had been completely ruined? Everyone in Cornview knew how much the Moss family indulged Jason, and that he was Etan’s buddy. No matter how big the trouble he got himself in, he could still do it with impunity. Willie quietly clenched his teeth as he realized that things had been foiled today. “Willie, are you trying to fight with me for her?” Jason sneered. “Of course not. Who am I to fight you? I know my place. Take her with you if you like,” Willie said. “Stop playing boss in front of me, Willie. I no longer work for Galax Star Productions. Who gives you the right to decide my fate? If you like pimping so much, why don’t you sell your body for a good price first?” Willie’s face twitched. “Jean, you…” He wanted to swear, but when he saw Jason breathing down his neck
She sounded as if she was apologizing, but she was really exaggerating her kindness and innocent self. Jean was disgusted, feeling stupid for being deceived by such a disdainful person for so long. She smiled and raised her hand to wipe Anne’s tears away. “Silly girl, why would I be angry with you? You are my best friend.” “I was protective of you for the past few years. When you were bullied by those unspoken rules, I stood up for you; when you were stolen of acting roles, I fought for you; when you were slapped, I slapped back those who hit you. But I can’t protect you anymore because I am up to my neck now.” Anne’s mouth twitched. Jean told her this crap just to show everyone how kind and innocent she was, and what she had achieved so far was because Jean had shielded her from problems. Anne wanted to refute, but was interrupted. “Shhh, don’t say a word. I know you want to thank me, but please don’t mention it. You are my friend.” Jean hugged Anne. They looked like a p
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