Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 422

The other policemen quickly scattered in an organized way and followed up from behind.

Jean felt nervous as they were getting close to the destination. She looked at Zed and asked anxiously,"Zed, I have a strong feeling of uneasiness. Shouldn't we have called the police?"

'Oh, come on!' thought Zed as

he felt exasperated with Jean.

Jean had always been too kindhearted and could not bear to be cruel to the Wen family. Even after what had happened this time, she was still trying to defend them.

But, Zed would not allow it anymore. He was adamant that she should never be treated again the way they did in the past.

"Jean, you have to think it out," replied Zed stressing each word. He added,"They have gone too far in targeting you this time. They stand to make a lot of money from you and you might get hurt in the process. What's the point of you being so kind to those who are definitely heartless?"

"That's not what I meant," replied Jean shaking her head. She continued to explain,"I'm just worried that there might be too much policemen. If anyone of them accidently reveals the whereabouts to the scoundrels, the scoundrels can get very angry. No one knows what happens when people like them lose their minds. In the middle of all this, we might be put in danger too. I do not want anything bad to happen to you. Should we go back now? I don't care about Shirley's safety. Let us abandon pursuing the cause or reason behind all of this," Jean said without looking at Zed.

Zed's eyes widened as he heard Jean's words. 'Did he hear right?' He then asked incredulously,"What? You're not saying this because you are worried about Shirley's safety……"

"No, of course not," Jean replied quickly before Zed could express his complete thought. She did not know that Zed would misunderstand her like this because of her words a moment ago. She couldn't help laughing and added,"I will not show mercy to her anymore. And I don't care about her safety at all."

"But……" said Zed, looking even confused.

"But you've tried so hard to raise the ransom money earlier. Didn't you do it in order to save Shirley?

Although you've told me that you wanted to find out the cause behind Winner's death, I was unsure. Once you ferret out that his death had something to do with Shirley, won't you ruin her reputation and put her in jail?

But then I also know you well, Jean. I thought you'd changed your mind about it. Since I've known you, I didn't think you would be so determined about this," said Zed.

"Zed, I've told this to you before. Joy told me that the scoundrels who kidnapped Shirley are those who killed Winner," replied Jean.

"Do you really want Shirley to go to jail?" asked Zed. He still was confused by what Jean had said and added,"That doesn't seem to be the way you do things. I thought you were just saying it to let out your angst. And what is your purpose in doing so?"

Jean did not answer at once. After measured breathing, she looked at Zed and said,"Well, I won't hide it from you now, Zed. Truth be told, I don't want Shirley die. Rather, I want her to live a bitter life. I would rather Joy witness how miserable her kids got in the end, so that she is tormented by that thought for all her waking moments. I want Joy's heart to break over being able to do nothing but just see her daughter live in pain day after day. You know how they treat me and what they've done to me before. So, I'm doing this to get back at them," said Jean.

As she was speaking, Zed was in shock and took a while to digest the fact that Jean had changed. After remaining silent for a whole 5 minutes, he replied,"All right! I do not see any necessity for you to do so. But since it makes you feel a little less bitter to put Shirley in jail and to see Joy live in torment for her rest of her life, I'm in your favour anyway."

"Thank you, Zed," said Jean in a grateful tone. And she added,"I knew you will stand on my side."

After her words, Jean put her head on Zed's shoulder and avoided making eye contact with him anymore. Deep down, she was still a little guilty for not telling him her real intentions. 'I'm sorry, Zed. Please forgive me for not telling you the whole truth.

When everything comes to an end, when Joy finally tells the truth behind my mother's death, I will confess to you entirely.

I have to hide it from you for now in order not let you worry too much, ' thought Jean.

The car moved slowly along. And soon, they arrived at the scheduled place, the YR Wharf.

At midnight, the wharf was hauntingly deserted. Only some areas of the ocean were illuminated by the lamplights.

Zed and Jean got out of the car, and found that Joy had been waiting for them. Seeing Zed accompanying Jean, an amazed expression flashed on Joy's face.

But soon, she calmed herself down and looked at them with a blank face. Rather, Joy ran quickly towards Jean and said,"Zed, Jean, here you come. I'm so sorry for making you come so late at night."