Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 218

Jean tried hard to smile, but Jesse detected something missing in it. There was a tinge of irony somewhere in that smile which made Jesse cringe with discomfort.

Not caring much about Jesse, Jean had her breakfast leisurely.

'I will never let an intruder snatch away from me what is mine, ' Jean thought and then flashed Jesse her cruellest smile.

'And since Jesse enjoys acting so much, it's time to show my acting skills to her so that she knows who the real boss is.'

The scene near the table happened in silence. Both the women were in some sort of trance, lost within their own schemes and plans.

As if to break the silence, Zed entered the room and gave them both an opportunity to get back to reality.

At first, a cloud of suspicion passed through his face, but the ladies put on their best smile instantly turning his frown into a smile.

"Have you finished yet?" He asked and raised his eyebrows just like he always did when he waited for an answer. For a second, his eyes met Jean's and he felt relieved to notice she had calmed down completely.

Seeing that they put down their knives and forks, he called back to the ladies, "Okay, let's go!" Jesse quickly walked near Zed, leaving Jean behind with anger.

Seeing this, an idea popped into Jean's mind. She quickened her pace and screamed, "Zed! I feel too full. Can you hold me while we walk?"

Instantly, Zed was consumed with concern and happily offered his help. "Should I carry you?" he insisted with nothing but sincerity.

"Don't exaggerate it, Zed!" she went on pushing him playfully. Looking behind, Jean caught a glimpse of Jesse's ghastly horror-struck expression. Jean smiled and placed her hands on his arm.

"Just hold me slowly."

They both walked together like a happy couple and now Jesse was the one left behind.

Jesse was furious with Jean and her petty games.

'This is Jean's cheap trick!

How dare she challenge me!

I will show you who is more important to brother Zed, just wait and watch!

I have never lost a game!'

Zed held Jean carefully all the way to the car. He then thoughtfully fastened her seat-belt before getting to the driver's seat.

Then, he waited for Jesse to get in and began the ride. Suddenly, his happiness was drained and replaced by a frown.

He just realized the whole thing had been a sham. Jean was not the type to entice or show affection in public, and this came as a big surprise. And now he figured this out by looking at her expression.

'Complaining that she felt too full was just an excuse. In reality, all she really wanted was to flirt with me in front of Jesse.

Why is it so important for her to prove our love?

When the love is true, you don't feel the need to show it to others, ' he thought sadly.

And then Zed watched Jesse in the rear-view mirror. He found her biting her lips and sulking like a 4-year-old child.

'Did Jean and Jesse have an unpleasant time with each other while I was away?' he thought gravely.

Zed was frustrated with this cat fight and had had enough of it. 'We should have a happy trip. When will they both start acting like adults?'

Internally, his thoughts were killing him, but he tried to maintain a calm posture outside.

'It seems that I have to come up with something big to reconcile them.

Otherwise, I'll end up having the most miserable trip of my life!'

Zed had an idea in mind. He looked up at Jean and Jesse, "We seldom get a chance to have such a trip. Is there anything you want to do while we are on it?"

"We just have two days, brother Zed, so just fishing and swimming in the resort will do, " Jesse said casually, and sounded like she didn't care much about this trip.

On the contrary, Jean looked at Zed with a smile and asked, "I don't know much about recreation. Do you have any good recommendation?"