Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 199

Jesse turned to study Jean's reaction.

Sure enough, Jean's face had turned as red as an apple. Jesse tilted her head as she watched Jean. 'She does look prettier with rose-tinted cheeks.'

Aware of where her thoughts were headed, Jesse shook her head. It would not do to be distracted like this. Jesse raised an eyebrow as a thought flashed through her mind. If a woman could be so easily fascinated by Jean's charm, then the men wouldn't be able to resist Jean either. It was no wonder that Zed was attracted to her.

'Jean is not as simple and plain as she looks. She has so many qualities that make her seem so innocent, vulnerable, and mysterious. She has to be special otherwise Zed would not feel so strongly about her.'

At this thought, a sardonic smile grew on Jesse's face.

"Oh, you must be kidding! Is it necessary for us to kiss behind your back?" Noticing that Jean was too shy to speak, Zed drew everyone's attention to himself to help her out.

"Oh, Zed..." When Jean heard Zed speak of such a private matter in front of a stranger, she felt even more shy. She didn't dare to look at Jesse. Instead, she wished that the earth would open and swallow her.

Jean was surprised with how openly Zed was talking in front of Jesse. Didn't he have any shame?

Jesse felt very bitter upon hearing Zed's comment. She wondered how he'd become this kind of person. The Zed she knew was reserved and spoke very little.

"That's the truth! Jesse is not a stranger to us. We don't need to hide our affection when she is around. Besides, if speaking about these things is embarrassing to her, she would not have asked such a direct question, " Zed laughed and tried to comfort Jean. He couldn't believe how shy she was about such matters.

'Brother Zed, you know me quite well, ' Jesse thought bitterly.

Jesse plastered a fake smile on her face to hide her disappointment.

"Well, you two talk. I'm going to the kitchen to prepare our dinner, " Jean said hurriedly. She was certainly not going to sit here and speak about private matters with someone she didn't know.

"I will help you, " Zed said as he rose to accompany Jean to the kitchen. But Jesse still had something to say. And so, she stopped him.

"Brother Zed, wait a minute! I have something to talk about with you."

Zed stopped when he heard Jesse. He looked at Jean helplessly.

Jean nodded in understanding. "Go talk to Jesse. I can make dinner myself."

After that Jean released Zed's hand and walked into the kitchen.

Zed felt empty when Jean let go of her hand. It was not until Jean was out of his sight that Zed turned and walked toward the sofa. "What's the matter?" He asked Jesse as he sat down.

Jesse wrinkled her beautiful eyebrows as she wondered how to broach the subject with Zed. Hesitantly she said, "Brother Zed, I remember you telling me that Henry Wen married Jean to you just for the interests of the Wen family. In the hospital today, Jean's sister and brother orchestrated a casual frame-up. It seems that the entire Wen family disregards their relatives and seeks nothing but profits. But you didn't really punish the Wen family. Won't you regret it? After all, the Wen family is difficult to deal with. They will be big trouble. Moreover, it seems as though nothing can deter the Wen family. They will not stop being terrible toward you and Jean."

"I know." Zed nodded and sighed before continuing, "Jean is a member of the Wen family. I have to take her thoughts into consideration when I punish the Wen family. And so, I can't do anything too drastic as it will make her sad."

"You protect her feelings. But what about yourself? I thought you disdained dealing with people like the Wen family. When did you become so soft?" Jesse said a little harshly.

"I'm not being soft. Jesse, you are not in love. When you meet your soulmate, you will understand why I am so willing to do everything to make Jean happy, "

Zed said earnestly as he stared at Jesse.

"Brother Zed, do you mean you have lost your heart to Jean? I thought you flirted with her in public just to preserve your reputation!" Jesse exclaimed in astonishment.

"I did tell you the circumstances in which Jean and I got married. However, I have not once said that I don't like her!" Zed frowned and looked at Jesse in confusion. He really did not know why she thought he had no feelings for Jean. This was something that seemed to surprise everyone.

"You always pursue perfection. Eva was your girlfriend. She was well-suited to you and perfect in every way. But when you decided to break up with her, you really meant it. Jean can't even compare with Eva. I think..." Jesse murmured.