Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 468

Gary's face turned pale and his body shuddered under the weight of rejection. He seemed waif-like and staggered by a step behind in order to reclaim his balance.

This was too much of a pitiable sight for Jean. Seeing the old man tremble in front of her son, she unwillingly felt incredibly sorry for him.

Instinctively, she reached out with her hand to hold back the falling old man and cried,"Be careful!..."

The words were out of her mouth before Jean even realized what she was doing. In a jiffy, the truth hit home and she gasped with disbeilief.

Oh no! What had she done? She was a friend of Moore but was clearly siding with the person who had ruined Moore's life.

She was a person without a moral compass. She couldn't differntiate between right and wrong. Maybe, she wasn't good enough to be Moore's friend.

Jean in a flash of guilt and worry stole a glance at Moore.

Nothing had escaped Moore. He noticed Jean's unusual behavior and his eyes met her guilt-stricken face as she sneakily tried to read his emotions. Seeing Moore observe her support towards Gary, Jean's heart sank into her stomach. Covering it up, she sheepishly smiled at him.

Finally, Moore shook his head slightly at her, telling her that it was okay. His consideration relieved Jean.

Moore could read her emotions even when so much was going for him. Jean was not only grateful to him but realized what a special friend he was. She barely nodded at him in gratitude.

Gary had caught on the unspoken emotions that the two had just exchanged. But he was surprised.

'Isn't she Zed's wife?'

After learning that Moore was living with the Qi family ever since he got discharged, Gary thought that perhaps Moore was close with Zed. To his total surprise, Moore had closer relations with what he could only guess as Zed's wife instead.

Gary stared at how Jean was holding Moore all this while with a complex expression on his face. Finally, when Gary stood at ease, he took a long glance at Jean and then said,"Thank you…"

Jean hadn't expected Gary to thank her and she could hardly hide her surprise. She smiled and said,"Mr. Bai, you are welcome. I haven't done anything really. So no thanks."

"Thank you for showing concern for me." Gary's face softened a lot. He looked at a quiet Moore longingly, who was insistent on staying silent all this time. Eventually Gary said,"I have said what I had to say. I hope Mrs. Qi can help me in taking care of Moore. Thank you."

After Gary finished, he bowed to Jean deeply.

Jean was startled at his show of politeness. She instantly released Moore's arm and took a step forward to say,"Mr. Bai, you don't have to do this. Moore and I are friends. Friends take care of each other, don't they? You don't have to worry too much. Moore is recovering very well…"

"It is good to hear that." A smile crept on Gary's face and he said with his eyes still glued on Jean,"Now, I will take my leave."

"Okay. Take care, Mr. Bai." Jean reciprocated his politeness and bid him goodbye.

"Hope I get to see you again." Gary's eyes now switched to Moore, who was still expressionless. He deeply sighed for feeling extremely powerless. After a moment, he turned and left.

Once Gary was out of sight, Jean took a deep breath to calm herself down and then walked back to Moore conscience-stricken. She apologized,"Moore, I know you don't want me to talk to Mr. Bai, but I…"

"It is okay." Obviously Moore didn't want to talk more about this. Indifferently, he picked up his luggage and headed outward.

Jean was left standing at the spot where Moore was a minute ago.

Jean meant it as a compliment, but her words sounded awkward to Moore's ears.

"The reason you badgered me to be your child's godfather is because you need me to help take care of your child?" Moore raised his hand to motion her to stop from saying any further. He stared at Jean bewildered.

"Well…" Jean didn't know how to react to the displeasure already looming on Moore's face.

"Well what? Is that true?" Moore's face darkened. "Let me tell you. If that is the case…"

"Of course not." Jean interrupted him hurriedly.

"If not, then what is the case?" Moore wouldn't let her muddle their confrontation.

"I want you to become my child's godfather because of your talents and insights." Jean improvised with quick wits about her, but after she uttered the words, she felt what she said wasn't groundless. "I began admiring you ever since I heard you got a DBA. You see, among the people I know, the ones that have got an MBA or a DBA, are so ancient that they belong in a museum. None of them was like you."

Her eyes searched for some twitch of muscle on Moore's face as an indication of his acceptance of what she had just said. Seeing him look sterner instead of brighter, she stopped and chuckled awkwardly,"Alright. I admit that those who get a doctorate are just in their thirties nowadays. But they do look like old men to me. Moore, you are young, talented and with natural grace. I really admire you."

"I am not that great," Moore finally opened his mouth to say with some hesitance. "Zed's education and insights are not a little lower than mine. And his success is obvious to all. He should be the object of your admiration."

"Okay, I will say you two are neck and neck." Jean didn't care to compare the two of them. "So you see, Zed is also an excellent man. However, I just graduated from some "diploma mill" and there is a wide gap between us. Luckily I know you. You are my best friend. After the kid grows up, he or she won't think I am so lousy compared to Zed just because of you. At least I'd have you as my excellent friend. I've got you!"

Jean flashed him a big, broad smile.

I've got you!