Jean stood on her toe and tried to kiss him, but Etan did not let her. His long fingers pinched at Jean’s chin and raised it up. “Why so desperate? You are cheap. Get out of here. I don’t want to see your worth.” He pushed her away. The more Jean cooperated, the more disgusted he felt. Jean was smoldering with rage. This freaking jerk was mercurial. But she could not walk away now. If she did, everything she did before would be in vain. “Don’t treat me like this, Mr. Mann. Give me another chance. Just once, okay?” She had no choice but to please him. “Do you know what I don’t lack? It is a woman like you,” Etan said in disgust. “No, no, you think too highly of me. I am different from them. I am not as ambitious as they are.” Jean giggled. “They are either after your money or your status.” “Then what are you after?” Etan asked. “I am after you, and I won’t put you in a tight spot. Don’t you think this is a precious quality?” Jean winked with a sweet smile. “But I never
Jean had already used the same trick once. But so what? It did not matter whether it was an old trick, as long as it worked. Mrs. Mann was stunned for a long while on the other end of the phone before she realized that his grandson was having hanky-panky with some floozy. She blew her top instantly. “Etan, what are you doing? Come home right away!” The old lady’s voice was so loud that even Jean could hear it. She decided to add fuel to the fire by asking in a soft and sweet voice, “Hang up, Etan. Am I not more attractive than the phone?” She then let go of Etan, whose eyes were as dark as ink, and ran back to the bed, blinking at him with an innocent look in her eyes. Etan clutched the phone so hard that he almost crushed it. He gave Jean a death stare, as if he wanted to strangle her to death with his eyes. Mrs. Mann gasped for air at the other end. “Etan, did you hear me? Come home now!” At first, she thought his grandson was working all day long and had no interest in wo
His voice was so cold that it was bone-chilling, like the winter air inside an ice cave. “Oh, by the way,” he gave a gentle smile, “it is up to me to decide when the game ends.” Jean could no longer laugh at all at the moment. She had miscalculated and gotten into a situation where she could not extricate herself. She thought she could control the situation, but now things had gone in a direction that she had never planned for. The most terrifying part of Etan was that he was beyond her control. This man looked like a gentleman on the outside, but he was a human scum and a lunatic on the inside. … Elliot told Anthony about Etan’s instruction, and Anthony looked at him with emotion. “Don’t worry, Elliot. What happened today, I will—” “Today? Did anything happen today?” Elliot frowned. “Of course, Mr. Mann came for a field visit this afternoon, and inspected the newly built wards, landscape garden, and recreational facilities,” Anthony said quickly. “Absolutely.” Elliot s
Mrs. Mann did not speak. As her old eyes squinted, the wrinkles by the edge of her eyes became much more apparent. She looked at Etan for a while before asking. "When will you get tired of this?"She caught sight of the scratches on her grandson's face, and the faint bite marks on his neck when he leaned back. More and more she felt in her heart that that whore is definitely no push-over. She knew her grandson well. That child had always been careful, intelligent, and terrifyingly so. When he grew up he may look mature and polite, but in fact, he was extremely domineering. If he did not like something, he would not even deign to look at it. He had a kitten when he was a child and he loved it very much. So much so that he would hug it to sleep at night, and she had never seen him like something so much. Later on, the cat scratched him while he was playing with it, then he tossed the cat to the housekeeper and never looked at it again, as if the time he had liked it instantly disapp
After taking a shower, Jean felt much more relieved. Jenny pulled Jean's collar up to look at her and sighed. "Is he even human? Or has he not touched a woman before? He literally gnawed you there."Jean sneered. "He is taking revenge on me for using him...""But this is... just disgusting!"Jean nodded. "Yeah, disgusting."Jenny squeezed onto the sofa with her. "This Etan Mann person sure is scary. How about you find a way to get away from him. We can find another way to get our revenge on that b*tch Anne."Jean smiled wryly as she shook her head. "I'm already too deep into this. Getting off now is not up to me.""What will you do then?"After finishing the red wine in her glass, she said bitterly. "Since I can't get off, then I'll bind him to me. We've already slept together anyway, so naturally, I'll need to get some benefits from him. If he wants to treat me as a secret lover, then he should give me what a lover deserves.""So at least I won't be totally helpless when he ge
Robert looked at her. "Then, have you considered marrying into the Mann family?" Jean pretended to be surprised. "What do you mean, dad? Anne is Etan's fiance.""Compared to Anne, you're a much better candidate.""You flatter me." Jean frowned. "Also, if I were to do Alana in, what would you tell her?"Robert snorted. "Nothing. If it weren't for the fact she's pregnant right now, I would've divorced her right away.""Jean, you're my little princess. I want to give you to best. Is there any family better than the Mann's in this entire country?"Jean did not speak but instead looked down at her hands. Pushing his own daughter out to seduce his stepdaughter's man, was this something a father would do?"Jean, you're so beautiful. The young master of the Mann family will definitely like you!"Jean looked at Robert's shameless face and really wanted to give him a proper slap. She clenched her fists and made a pained expression. "But I have no excuse to get close to Etan, no?""Don'
"The job was done in the afternoon, so I came back." Bobby put a piece of cooked beef into Jean's bowl. In order to meet her sooner, he even skipped the job completion banquet. "Then will you take a good rest this time?" "About half a month.""Then you should get some proper rest. You've run down a lot for this film. You gotta bulk up again!""You too."Bobby put on a disposable glove and placed the peeled crayfish into her bowl. His movements were very well-practiced. If his fans were to see him like that, they would definitely scream out in jealousy as their idol was so gentle towards a woman. "How's your grandma?""I gotta thank Mr. Hudson. Now that she's in Rose Gardens, the treatment standards are way higher." Jean put down her fork and looked seriously at Bobby. "Thank you, I have nothing to say but thank you.""Then don't say anything at all. Open your mouth."Jean opened her mouth subconsciously as she bit the shrimp he handed over. Under the light, his eyes were ge
Jean suddenly turned her head back as she looked around. Seeing her face turning pale and her body trembled slightly, Bobby asked worriedly. "What's wrong? Is it too cold?""Nothing!" Jean shook her head as she put down her phone. Bobby's coat still bore his temperature and his clean, refreshing scent. A moment ago, it had helped her withstand the cold, but now she felt that she can't feel any warmth even if she was tossed into a fire. The next moment, her phone rang again. Etan Mann: Swanlake Hotel, Room 3301.Jean squeezed her phone. That scumbag, how could he be so persistent? She was sure that he was around here somewhere, at a place where he could see her but she could not see him. What rotten luck, to run into him while having supper with friends. Bobby could obviously tell that something was wrong with Jean. "Is something wrong?""Nothing, nothing, really.""If there's anything, I can help you. Remember to look for me."Jean grabbed his coat. "You've helped me enough."H
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