Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 52

Joy was afraid of infuriating Henry as the consequences were unimaginable. She had spent many years consolidating her position in the Wen family and had finally succeeded. But all her efforts would not bear fruit as long as Henry felt discontented with her.

Shirley returned to her room. She was both, afraid and angry. If she had known things would go like this at the beginning, she might have stopped Jean from marrying Zed. She had been too naive to think that a handsome, wealthy, and extraordinary man like Zed would never fall in love with Jean, a good-for-nothing. Shirley did not believe that Zed would get so easily attached in his marriage unless he was trapped by Jean.

The more Shirley thought about the situation, the angrier she became. If Jean had been standing in front of her, Shirley would have strangled her.

It was barely day-break when Jean got out of bed. Sonny had tasked her with taking photos for a project. This task would last three days. She hadn't been to work since the incident between Zed and Ethan. Regardless, Sonny had asked her to take responsibility for such an important case. This naturally made her colleagues feel very dissatisfied. It was unfair that a newcomer with no experience and poor attendance be given such a wonderful opportunity.

Even Jean thought it was very strange. But considering that she was Sonny's apprentice and technically, not an employee, it could be seen as his efforts to train her.

Once Jean had started working with Sonny, she had done her best to use the skills and knowledge she had learned at college to meet his expectations. Even during her time off, Jean had studied about photography. Her grades used to be excellent in college. She was convinced that she was a quick learner. But Sonny was one of the best photographers in the country. He had also won many awards abroad. Jean made up her mind that she would finish the task handed to her carefully and successfully. She wouldn't let Sonny down.

It was eight a.m by the time Jean left home. She reached the bus station and patiently waited for the bus to arrive. Last evening, she had checked and re-checked the route she had to take. After much thinking, Jean had decided to use the bus instead of calling for a taxi. The location of the photo shoot was unfamiliar to her and she was worried that the taxi driver might have trouble finding the location as well. Not only would she get late for the shoot, but it would be expensive for her.

The bus station was very crowded. There were all kinds of people standing and waiting for their buses. Jean did not pay much attention to the people around her. As an infrequent traveler, she was more concerned about catching the right bus than looking after her belongings. After her bus pulled up, Jean climbed in and bought her ticket. Since the bus was crowded, she squeezed in the middle as she searched for a place to sit. She did not expect a pickpocket to be following her. The pickpocket cut Jean's bag carefully and stole her wallet.

An hour later, many people had gotten off the bus. Jean was then able to find an empty seat. Just as she sat down, the phone in her hand began to ring. Jean swiped to unlock the screen. Jean hesitated when she saw that Ethan Lei was calling her.

After a while, Jean finally accepted the call.

"Hey."

"Jeany, where are you?" Ethan was just leaving Sonny's company. He had planned to talk to Sonny about work and meet Jean. But Sonny said that she had gone to the suburbs to select locations for a photo shoot. Since it wasn't safe, Ethan was a little worried about her.

"I am on a bus. What's up?"

"A bus?" Ethan was in a daze upon hearing Jean's words. A noise came from the other side of the telephone. He frowned as he spoke, "Sonny said that you were going to the suburbs today for an assignment. I thought I could drive you there. Why did you take the bus?"

"No, thank you. I am already on the bus."

Ethan paused for a while and then said, "Well, call me when you've arrived at the photo shoot."

"Will do, thanks."

After ending the call, Jean leaned against the window. She felt a bit bitter and sad. Some people's first experience with love is beautiful, and yet there are those whose first experience with love is nothing more than a painful memory.

That's exactly what Ethan was to Jean. A painful memory. No matter how much time had passed since their break-up, every time she thought of what had happened, the depth of her pain was the same as though the incident was fresh.

She would gladly forget her experiences with Ethan but no matter how hard she tried, Jean just couldn't.

After a lapse of two years, Jean's memory of Ethan was still fresh as if the things between them had happened yesterday. Jean remembered how much she had liked Ethan when they first met. But Ethan, like most entitled men, was passing time indulging himself with the women around him. He seemed to be a gentleman to others, but he was rather cruel-hearted.

At least Jean thought so. Ethan had known clearly that she was deeply in love with him and although he could not marry her, he had never raised the topic of breaking up.

When Jean thought of those humble moments in her past, she felt as if needles were pricking her heart. And such a feeling made Jean extremely uncomfortable.

She took a deep breath. "Forget them! Let those things go with the wind. Jean, look forward!" She encouraged herself.