She was now polite and graceful, as if she was not the succubus who seduced Etan in the bathroom. Etan pressed the tip of his tongue against the roof of his mouth. He knew that this woman was better than anyone else when it came to pretending. “Wait a second. Um, are you okay?” Jason hurriedly called out to her. “To be honest, not too good.” Jean thought for a while before answering. But the next second, she let out a smile. “But I have gotten used to it.” Jason felt a pang of heartache when he saw her smiling. In contrast to Jean’s life, his life had been smooth sailing since he was small. He was always the bully and had never been bullied before. “I can help you. I really can. Would you accept my help?” Etan looked at Jean with an unknown emotion in his eyes. “Thank you, Jason. I really appreciate it. But if I had wanted help from others, I wouldn’t have ended up in such a situation.” Jason still had something to say, but Jean did not give him the chance. She shrugged,
“I am still worried about you. It is too risky.” “Since things have come to such a pass, I have got to gamble on this.” Jean grinned bitterly. “Believe it or not, even if we don’t release it, somebody will. Someone else was behind this when Willie asked me to entertain those men. They wanted to finish off me.” Jenny gritted her teeth. “That must be some deep-seated enmity there. They have caused so much damage to your reputation, and now they want you dead?” “They are desperate. If I don’t die, they won’t be able to sleep at night.” If she did not die, Anne and Alana would have sleepless nights as she was the first heir to the Mitchell family. Her falling out with Anne meant that her confrontation with Alana would happen openly. It was a one-way street and there was no turning back. Either they, or she, would die. … Anne felt nervous all night. It felt like a forever while she waited for Etan. She had wanted to ask Etan if Jean had seduced him, but she did not dare to,
Since Jason had come forward to protect Jean, he would likely intervene again if anything happened to her in two days. Jean would surely make Jason her powerful backer in her open confrontation with Alana.So Alana had to strike first and destroy Jean before she could even react, and by then, not even Jason could help her. … But before Alana could leak the edited video, someone else had released the photos. The angles of the photos suggested they were spy shots. They were not hi-res, but Jean was clearly recognizable in the photos. She was seen standing among a few old men who reached to grope her. And then some photos showed Jean half-leaning on the table, curling her finger at the man in front of her in a suggestive smile. As soon as these photos were posted online, those people who were tired of reading Jean’s previous scandals went ape once again. There were cyber troopers jumped onto the Jean-bashing bandwagon. ‘She was once a popular celebrity. But now she has
“Jean! It is really you!” “Jean? I can’t believe you still have the nerve to come out shopping! I used to like you so much. Bah, I was so freaking blind to becoming your fan!” “Why are you willing to stoop so low to become a hooker? I really sympathize with your parents.” “Is this why you got yourself a nose job—just to sell your body for a better price? What is the difference between you and the pigs in the pigpen?” Jean’s face was pale. Although she had expected this, it still hurt to hear those nasty words, as if every word was a death sentence for her. She was like an isolated island that was about to go under the water. Some people were taking photos, and some live-streamed videos of her. “Those videos are not real. I didn’t do those things.” She tried to explain, but no one was listening to her. An old lady walked up to her and cursed, “This is adulterous. You would have been sentenced to death if you were in the Medieval Period! Ptui!” A thick sputum was spit
Etan looked up. “Wait for things to cool down, Willie to come out of coma, and until we get the complete version of the video.” “This is so frustrating. Can we really do nothing now?” “Jason, you must not get yourself involved anymore. No matter what happens to her, even if she is being framed, it has nothing to do with you.” “But I... I can’t bear to see her getting bullied and framed. I feel terribly sorry for her. I have never been like this before.” “This is all the more reason for you not get yourself involved. If you really can’t control yourself, go abroad and stay there for a while before coming back.” “I am not going abroad. I am worried that Jean might not be able to withstand it if this thing goes on.” Jason shook his head. Etan chuckled. “Someone like her couldn’t take it?” “Help her, bro. I know you can. You are always good at this.” “Why should I help her?” Etan was thinking of intervening, but he was even more eager to see what else Jean could do. What
This was the reason she never thought of asking Robert for help, even when she was in the most difficult situation.Robert cared more about the Mitchell family and its reputation than her. He was afraid that she would ruin the marriage between Etan and Anne. It was also the reason Alana could do whatever she wanted with impunity.Jean dialed Jenny’s number, and it was quickly answered. “Are you okay? Are you injured?” Jenny sounded concerned.“I am fine, Jenny. Do you remember what I told you? Whether we succeed will depend on tonight.”“I got it. I will keep an eye on the time.”“The rest, I will count on you then,” Jean said.The line was still connected, but neither of them spoke.After a long while, Jenny said, “I know you will not listen. But don’t worry, I will take care of the rest. There won’t be surprises.”“I trust you. See ya.”“See ya.”But none of them was sure if they could still see each other by tomorrow.Jean put down the phone, took out a pen and a paper,
Jean carried out the first half of the plan, while Jenny the second half. … Jason was in a black mood today. He was not in the mood to play poker and had lost nearly a million dollars in just a few rounds. When he received a message notification on his phone, he lazily glanced at it, then picked it up immediately when he saw it was from Jean. His face crashed when he saw the messages. Bouncing up from his seat, he called Jean. But a prompt voice told him that her phone was switched off. He turned around to leave without saying a word. Etan stopped him. “Where are you going?” “Bro, I don’t have time to explain to you. Something has happened to her. I’ve got to go.” Etan knew who he meant. “Do you even know where she lives?” “I..” Jason drew a blank. He was desperate to find Jean, but he forgot he did not even know where she lived. Etan sighed and dialed a number. “Check Jean’s address for me.” He knew Jean’s address and had even gone there a few times, but he could n
Jenny was thinking of pretending to cry in front of the police before she came. But when she arrived, she could no longer pretend. Tears flowed out of her eyes uncontrollably. She knew this was a part of Jean’s plan, where she was to commit suicide. But Jean did this because she was at her wits’ end and in desperation. There was no way out for her. Every word she wrote on the suicide note was true, because she was unsure if she could still wake up tomorrow. When others were cruel to her, she was even more cruel to herself. She had burned her bridges, using her own life to pull this ruse off. Everyone who heard Jenny’s cry could feel the sadness in her. The medic had stopped the bleeding, and Jean was carried away on a stretcher. A few police officers stayed at the scene. They also took away Jean’s suicide note. When Etan and Jason arrived, they saw the medics carrying Jean out. Her eyes were closed, her face calm, as if she was just asleep. The only clue that told them she
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