Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 390

'Wow, it is so ridiculous that Toby is willing to tell me such stupid lies to cover up for Zed. I have to give in to Zed for having such loyal employees.'

Jean wondered and rolled her eyes, looking at Toby and not bothering to hide her disdain.

Seeing the look on Jean's face, Toby's eyes widened and immediately read what she was thinking. "Mrs. Jean, what I just told you isn't a lie." With a bitter smile, he spoke once more, trying to convince Jean. "Believe or not, I am telling the truth."

Jean narrowed her eyes at Toby. She crossed her arms on her chest and said," How could you know such private information about Zed? It is impossible, you see. I don't even know about those things, so tell me again, can you still say that you are not lying?" She sneered at him, rolling her eyes once more.

"Mrs. Jean…" Unable to find his words, Toby paused and gave Jean a weak and bitter smile. After a long while, before Jean could turn and walk away impatiently, he explained," There are some confidential information that I shouldn't have told you about, but seeing that Mr. Zed has been misunderstood, I don't think I have any other choice but to tell you. Needless to say, even though I am not excellent in my job, Mr. Zed has been treating me well ever since I met him, so I try my very best to return his generosity by being loyal and helping him more than I should in every possible way that I can. In the past, I have to stay close to him to protect him without leaving."

Jean couldn't help but suddenly feel a hint of sorrow in his voice.

'He's not happy about Zed for sending him to protect me, right?' she thought, trying to put the pieces together.

She instantly looked at Toby, still narrowing her eyes towards him. She contemplated the situation for a moment before breaking the silence between them. "Since Zed treats you well, I can't allow you to work as an invisible man. From now on, you can follow me openly."

Without waiting for his reply, Jean turned and continued to walk away.

Stunned, Toby stared at Jean's retreating figure, shocked about what she had said after the conversation they just had. He pondered whether her heart changed for Zed even just a little.

Realizing that Toby wasn't following her from behind, she stopped and turned around. "What are you waiting for? Follow me! Quick!" she called, waving her hand impatiently.

Coming back to his senses, Toby shook his head and hurriedly caught up with Jean. When he was drawing closer, Jean continued to walk. As Toby neared and walked just a few steps behind her, he talked. "Mrs. Jean, I hope you're not putting me on a dilemma on purpose. I think it'll be best if I watch over you in secret."

"No." She stopped to glare at him, making Toby stop walking as well. "I feel uncomfortable when I'm aware that someone is following me. Also, Zed sent you here. Why would I place you in such dilemma? If you want to protect me, you can't stay somewhere in private. Do you understand?"