Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 37

Jean dazed for a moment before leaving the room. She felt as though she was being discarded after having been taken advantage of. Jean felt depressed watching the door slowly close behind her.

'I am, after all, not the protagonist tonight.'

Jean whispered to herself. She then left the hotel and went for a walk along the beach alone.

Not long after, Zed arrived at the hotel. Before ringing the doorbell, he fixed his collar and checked his pockets for the gift he had prepared. After confirming the box of the gift, Zed was ready to ring the bell.

Ding Dong--

Eva who had been waiting by the door, hurried to open it the moment she heard the bell.

"Zed, you are here. Come on in."

Eva excitedly pulled Zed's hand and invited him inside the room, closing the door behind them.

Zed was surprised to see Eva. He scanned the room to look for Jean. He was beginning to feel angry, and he wanted to ask Jean why she hadn't told him Eva would be here.

His search was in vain, Jean was no where to be found.

Eva realized Zed knew something was up, so she quickly explained "Isn't there a gemini meteor shower tonight? I heard it was once in a century, so I invited Jean..."

"Where is Jean?" Zed asked before letting Eva finish.

"She went out to get other friends. She will come back soon."

Eva made up an excuse in hurry.

Zed didn't say anything but cursed in his head, 'Damn girl. I'll teach you a lesson once you come back.'

"Zed, let's have a seat at the balcony, shall we?" Eva asked.

Zed walked to the balcony. He felt better after seeing all the blue balloons on the floor. A sweet fragrance, which came from the bottle on the table, caught his attention. Upon closer inspection, he found that it was his favorite brand of whisky.

"Are you the one who decorated the room?"

Eva was taken by surprise but quickly replied "Yes. I remember your favorite color is blue, so I prepared these balloons for you. You are always busy with your work, I hope the sight of them will help you relax a little."

She could tell he liked them and so she proceeded to pour him a drink and sat beside him.

The ocean breeze grazed them gently. Eva's eyes would wonder over to Zed from time to time.

"Zed, do you still remember this place? Our first date was here. I am so happy to be here with you again but..."

Eva explained with a hint of grief in her tone. She was trying to get Zed to reminisce about their time together.

"It's all in the past. Let's not bring it up." Zed frowned at Eva. He swirled his drink and took a small sip.

"Even though it's all in the past, my heart still lingers. In my eyes, you are still the same but the woman beside you is no longer me. Zed, I still love you. Can't you see that?"

Eva was getting emotional, so she couldn't help but hold onto Zed's arm. The romantic set up was a good opportunity for her to confess her feelings to him.

"Things ended between us long ago. Why are you so persistent?" Zed raised his hand and shook her grip off violently.