Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 299

"I know you guys didn't mean to hurt me. Why didn't you speak to me before doing it? Some measures should be taken before doing such a thing. Now you are all involved in this dangerous situation. Don't you know that it is a quite risky thing for you to do? How can I feel peaceful after what you have done?" Jean looked at them with a worried look before she spoke earnestly.

"You don't have to worry about our safety." Maranda stretched her hands out to Jean and said,"Anyway, our biggest concern is your safety. Everything else comes second. And don't worry about us. We are all safe in our own homes, and I certainly don't think that person is capable of doing much. Jean, take it easy. You know I am not easy to mess with and no one can bully me."

Maranda spoke very highly of her strength hoping it comforted Jean.

"But you should not forget that all you did is behind your parents' back. When you are back home, they are going to be really angry. So it is rather early for you to show the air of complacency in front of me. What's more, there is another thing and it is of the most importance. Your families are powerful in H City, but none can match with Zed's family. And you are all well aware of his situation. If he is in danger then none of you are safe either. So you should not take this matter lightly,"

said Jean with a tone that defined seriousness.

Hearing her powerful words, the ward immediately fell into an awkward silence. It was so quiet that they clearly heard the sound of each others' breath.

Even Maranda, who had shown the air of complacency, lost her earlier vigor. Now there was embarrassment showcased on her beautiful face.

"But..." Minutes later, Maranda decided to break the silence because she couldn't take it anymore. "No Jean, we were present when the incident happened so it is not fair for us to hide while you are in trouble. How can we watch you bear down all the burden alone? Jean, you are my friend. Even if you were not my friend, I would still stand out to help you. This is my personality and nothing can change that."

"Maranda, I know that you have a kind heart. However, there are many things you should take into consideration. You can never do things without thinking about its consequences." Jean took a moment to stare at Maranda's face before she spoke again. "Now you got Calvin and Ron involved in this. I really don't have any idea to deal with the situation anymore. I only hope that you three will not be targeted by them," Jean said and sighed.

"Them?" This confused Maranda and she questioned Jean. "Jean, have you found any clue?"

"If I have found any clue, I will never be this anxious and worried." Feeling defensive, Jean shook her head and tried to look offended.

"Now that we have already got involved, we are now on the same boat. So even if they want to harm you, they will have to face us too." Speaking about this, a big smile crept on Maranda's face at once. She tried to comfort Jean by speaking her mind.

"How eloquent you are!" The seriousness was gone from Jean's face and she finally burst into laughter. The tension loosened from the ward and things were starting to get fine.

In truth, She wasn't mad at Maranda.

The reason behind Jean's anger was Maranda's careless attitude towards her own life. She hated the fact that Maranda would throw her own life away for Jean's sake.

However, deep down she felt lucky to have someone who cared so much for her.

After talking to Maranda, the anger inside Jean dissipated quickly.

"Jean, so have you forgiven me?" Now Maranda noticed the change in Jean's expression and immediately pried for an answer.

"Not yet." Jean wished she could look more serious because if Maranda thought she forgave her then she might try risking her life again in the future. She looked at Maranda with a serious look and said,"You never take my words seriously, so we are not friends anymore."

"Jean..." Maranda let out a cry. Tears hovered in the corners of her eyes. "I promise that I will listen to you and I will never do this again. Could you please forgive me this time? If you don't take me as your friend, I will... I will..." Maranda stopped mid-way because her worry made it hard to speak.

Instead of speaking, she went and sat closer to Jean.

"What will you do?" asked Jean. Jean felt that it was quite interesting to watch Maranda's anxiety. Her face had turned red from all the fear.

Inside, Jean thought, 'Maranda, now you are worried.

I am going to let you taste your own medicine. This is exactly the way I felt when you held the news conference in spite of my warning. Now you know how I suffered at that time.

If I am not cruel to you now then you will never learn a lesson. Your safety matters the most to me.'

Standing like an audience, Ron and Calvin exchanged glances and both had a smirk on their faces.

Inside their heart, they were moved by seeing this friendship.