Chapter 1 - Divorce gift (1/2)

Jean wen mȯȧnėd as the sunlight danced across her face. she knew she had to get out of the bed,but her body disagreed. she was exhausted despite how much she had slept.

As Jean took in her surroundings, she heard a man speaking.when she listened attentively, she realized that he was talking on the phone. from the conversation, it seemed that he was going to leave. she rubbed her eyes as she tried to convince herself to get out of the bed.

Jean ġrȯȧnėd as she stood and turned to the bedroom door.

”Zed Qi...” Jean wen whispered when she saw the man. wearing only bedsheets, stood by the door. Jean tapped her bȧrė foot on the ground and smiled at the men bashfully as she waited for the man to finish speaking.

”Okay, I'll talk to you later at the company.” The man ended his conversation abruptly. A beep sounded as the call disconnected. Then he turned to look at the woman by the door.

Zed Qi's eyes slowly roamed over Jean's body. Her pale skin was in subtle contrast to the color of the bedsheet. He particularly liked how her ruffled hair added to her allure. Zed Qi thought Jean looked even more beautiful and charming in the morning light.

”I'm waiting.” the man said in nonchalant tone. he semmed a little inpatient.

Jean chuckled, ”The land in the suburb, could you…”

”No way!” The man reacted immediately. He didn't even let her finish her request.

Jean was a little surprised at his reaction. Slowly, she walked toward him and said, ”I don't think you can be sure that the land has potential. Plus, you are already wealthy enough. Why are you so adamant on keeping it?”

The man frowned. His deep-set eyes reflected a terrifying coldness. He spoke in a low husky voice, ”Mrs. Qi, please be careful about what you say. The land is mine, besides... do you always ask for a favor this way?”

Jean clenched her fists. Although his arrogant and homiletic tone displeased her, she smiled seductively. She needed him to agree to her request!

”You just got it yesterday...” Jean muttered softly.

The man didn't appear to have heard her remark. He finished settling his shirt before grabbing his coat. Then he turned to leave.

Determined to have her way, Jean doubled over to him and held his arm. She looked at her husband with her most charming expression as she pleaded, ”Please, please, do me this favor. I know you are a very generous man. Please promise me that you will leave the land to the Wen family. Promise me, okay? Promise me...”

”You!” Jean seethed. She couldn't understand why he was being so stubborn. She couldn't hide her frustration as she had tried multiple approaches to convince him, and each time Zed refused her.

Without another word, Zed walked out of the room.

Since Jean was inappropriately dressed, she didn't follow him. Instead, she took a few deep breaths and returned to the bedroom.

Once in the closet, she selected her clothes. As she stood in front of the mirror, Jean couldn't help cursing, ”You are a jerk, Zed. I tried so hard. I even slept with you last night! I can't believe you won't even consider my request. Let's see how you feel if the situation were reversed!”

As Jean lifted her leg to slide on her pants, she felt a sudden pain between her thɨġhs. Memories of the previous night flooded her and Jean cursed Zen some more.

Suddenly, Jean saw a slender hand holding a dress appear in front of her.

Jean turned back with a frightened look. she had been loudly cursing her husband and now, he was standing with behind her. he looked at her curiously .

”Can you repeat what you just said?” Zed's face darkened and a sardonic grin appeared.

'I saw him leave! Didn't I? Why did he return so soon?

She usually behaved decently and elegantly in front of Zed to please him. 'I suppose he heard everything I said.

Will he be more reluctant to help me with the land? Oh, it's all over.'