Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 14

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.

Jean scowled at Zed to ease the anger she felt.

Zed, who had reached the door, sensed Jean's actions. Instinctively, he turned to look at his wife. Jean hadn't expected such a reaction and swiftly moved the ice pack to hide her expression. She avoided eye contact with Zed as though nothing had happened.

Then Zed left with joy in his heart.

Jean 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 empty-handed.'

Jean could sense that Zed was not being entirely honest with her. Frustrated, she threw the ice pack on to the coffee table.

Although annoyed with Zed, Jean was touched by his gesture. It was thoughtful of him to make her an ice pack for her injury.

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The first thing Zed did after he returned to his office was to order his secretary to call his lawyer. Then Zed described what had happened outside his villa to the lawyer before asking for a legal notice to be sent to Mr. Henry Wen.

After settling affairs, Zed finally had a few moments to introspect and calm down.

'Jean is such a nice girl. I must make sure that no one hurts her. Even if the people who want to hurt her are her family. And if someone dares to hurt Jean, they must suffer in return!'

Zed was determined to protect Jean. As he thought of Jean's father and his actions, Zed's expression turned cold.

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

In the next moment, Zed's secretary could be heard politely speaking to a visitor, "Miss Xu, you can't enter the office without permission."

"Why can't I? Your boss and I have been friends for many years. Moreover, I called before coming here."

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

He wondered, 'What is she doing here?'