Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman

"He left to deal with some business. You've just been released from the hospital. Why didn't you go home to get some rest?" Jean knitted her eyebrows and said unhappily, "I asked John to take care of you. Why did he bring you to work? He knew that you were ill and hospitalized. How could he have no sense of responsibility?"

Maranda held Jean's hands and hurriedly explained to her. "Jean, don't be upset with him. Something happened at the company. Hence, our boss called him. He needed to meet with Sonny. That's why we came here."

Jean was shocked and asked, "What happened?"

Maranda replied, "John got a call from our boss when we were returning. I heard that some investor withdrew his investment from our company. This seemed to have something to do with John. Since he needed to get back and help deal with the situation, he couldn't send me home. We had to rush here instead. Moreover, if I had gone home, I would have no way of finding out what had happened. And so, I decided to come here with John. That way I'd be able to figure out what all this is about."

'Investor? Withdrew investment?'

Jean's face paled. There could only be one investor who would do such a thing. The timing couldn't be a coincidence. How could she have been so naive to think that the situation between her and Ethan wouldn't affect her work? Slowly she turned and walked toward Sonny's office.

"Jean......" Maranda wanted to stop her from going to find Sonny. However, just as Maranda stretched her hand to grab her friend, she realized that Jean was Sonny's apprentice. Jean probably had to go help Sonny, just like John had to. And so, she let Jean go.

Anxiety mounted as Jean walked to Sonny's office. When she arrived, Jean noticed that the door was half-open. As she walked closer, she could hear Sonny speaking.

"John, just tell me the truth. Did Ethan look or behave weird when you met him at the neighboring city?" Sonny looked very grave. He was pacing in front of his desk.

John stood in front of Sonny's table and expressionlessly replied, "No. He showed up with Selena. At that time, he looked very happy. I was unable to discern anything different or weird about Ethan's behavior."

"But how could they be missing if everything was well? Did you know it''s not just Ethan who is missing? No one can find Selena either. The Lei Family has reported this to the police. However, the police is at a loss for what to do. They have no idea where to begin their investigation. The Lei Group will withdraw their investment in our company if they learn that something happened to Ethan during one of our shoots. As you already know, our company is short of funds. Our situation would worsen if they withdraw their investment."

Sonny looked grim as he spoke with John. He sighed helplessly as he leaned against the desk.

Jean, who was standing outside the office, took a step back when she heard them speaking. She didn't know the extent of Lei Group's involvement with Sonny's company. She knew that Ethan and Sonny were friends. Isn't that why Ethan introduced Sonny to Jean?

her mouth. Did Sonny hire her because of her relationship with Ethan?

Ethan force Sonny to accept Jean as

to curry gratitude and favor from her. The more she thought about it, the

the shock wore off, Jean remembered

that their meeting was a coincidence. He had said that he had brought Selena to this beautiful

was missing too. Perhaps Zed had

couldn't think about all this any more. She needed answers.

of Ethan. Even earlier in the day they had a huge argument over Ethan. Asking Zed would

She was shaken from her thoughts

closed the door and looked around. Then he walked closer to Jean. He was surprised to see her leaning against the wall.

for you." Jean tried to explain. It would not look good if John figured out that

surprised. Then,

Ethan came to the hospital to find me. Why didn't you tell our boss the truth?" Jean raised

to think of what to say. Finally, he looked at the floor as he explained, "Because I know you have

you that this might have something to do with me?" Jean didn't intend to

as he thought about what Jean had said. With everything that was happening, John didn't have the time nor the patience for guessing games. He also couldn't believe what Jean had

he finished, John walked away without

hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed John's arm.

abrupt behavior, John looked at Jean's small hand that was tightly gripping his arm. Then, he slowly turned around, impatiently glared at Jean, and asked, "What are you thinking? It is

Ethan, weren't you even a little bit concerned? After all, we were in a new city and I didn't know anyone." Jean was angry now.

John was stunned and didn't know how to reply to Jean.

yet, when you traveled with two women, you couldn't put aside your personal feelings and do the right thing. How could you not care or feel obliged to watch out for the women you were traveling with? A proper gentleman would have! Is it because you are cold and

was nothing more that Jean wanted to say to John. And so, she turned and walked away.