Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman

Zed glared at Jean. Although he was confused, a part of him felt elated because Jean was well enough to argue with him. The thought settled Zed's concerns as he felt that she hadn't suffered any major injuries or mental anguish from her most recent ordeal.

"Me! I said that we're getting divorced. And we reached an agreement about it, right?"

Jean felt a little helpless. Several days ago, they had talked about the divorce. They had even agreed to go to City Hall. However, Zed had not appeared for their first appointment. That same day, he had taken and hidden Jean's Residence Booklet. Without it, she could not get divorced.

"We had an agreement? Not that I recall."

Zed raised his eyebrows and asked with a flirty smile.

Jean was astonished with Zed's playfulness. She couldn't stop thinking about how handsome he looked when he smiled. His delicate cheeks and deep eyes had truly captivated her. 'I'm so lucky to be his wife.'

Jean was surprised by her thought. She grew anxious and nervous, and found that she couldn't look at Zed.

Shifting her gaze to the floor, she replied meekly, "Yes, we had an agreement. We have discussed this many times before. I even negotiated with my father to give me the Residence Booklet! Why are you doing this to me?"

"Well, so what?"

Zed responded. He scratched his chin in feigned contemplation. "I want to reconsider. If you insist, you're free to find a lawyer to draft the divorce papers. But I won't sign."

"You..." Jean felt speechless.

She thought, 'Zed is such a jerk!'

Jean was outraged by what Zed had said. After the initial shock had passed, Jean figured she would not benefit from quarreling with Zed. Since her father still hadn't acquired the land he had been yearning for, Jean was sure that her family would cause trouble for her again.

An old idiom flashed through Jean's mind and provided her with some comfort. 'Great trees are good for shade.' Jean knew that Zed would be the perfect 'great tree'. She was weak, had no money, and no support. To become stronger, she would need his protection.

"What is it going to take to convince you to go forward with the divorce? I swear I will not ask for anything. I don't need your house, your car, or your money. The only thing that I seek, is the divorce."

Jean said in a soft tone. Although her thoughts were causing her to blush from embarrassment, she felt happy at having thought of an alternative.

Zed glared at Jean disdainfully before walking away. He acted like nothing had happened.

'Hmm, don't get cocky. Let's wait and see. Sooner or later, I'll make you sign the divorce papers, ' Jean thought.

at Zed to ease the anger

Jean hadn't expected such a reaction

left with joy in

didn't dare to open her mouth until she was sure that Zed had left. Once alone, Jean was able to think clearly. 'Zed mentioned that he had returned for something. But he left

honest with her. Frustrated, she threw the ice pack on to the

was thoughtful of him to

...

thing Zed did after he returned to his office was to order his secretary to call his lawyer. Then Zed described what had happened

affairs, Zed finally had a few moments to introspect

her. Even if the people who want to hurt her are her family. And if someone dares

thought of Jean's father and his actions, Zed's expression turned

of a sudden, a noise from the outside disturbed Zed. He frowned at the interference.

heard politely speaking to a visitor, "Miss

can't I? Your boss and I have been friends

Xu's voice filled Zed's office, he cringed.

'What is she

the

"Boom!"

with such strength that it slammed into the wall. She hurried into Zed's office. The secretary, who had followed her into the office, looked anxious. He was worried that Mr. Qi

am sorry but there was nothing that I could say to stop her." The secretary said apologetically.

leaned back in his chair. He raised his chin and studied the two

pleased to see that Zed was looking at her. "Zed, " she said with as

Eva. She called Zed by his name instead of adhering to his formal title, Mr. Qi, as she wanted to remind him of their previous intimate relationship. This was not the first time that the secretary had been confronted with such a situation. After all, Mr. Qi was a successful young man. He was also very handsome. Over the years, many ladies had made up all kinds of excuses to meet him. However, most of the time, Zed would ask

two reasons. The first one was that Eva was dressed fabulously. More importantly, she called Zed by his name, which suggested a deeper, more personal relationship existed between them.

realized the difference, the secretary intended

away. "I remember telling you that no one should enter my office

Zed's remark was for

when he sensed that Eva was not going to leave, the

face turned pale

presumed that Zed, like