Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 112

I could see Jaylan was reaching his breaking point, and a tiny part of me reveled in it. I kept up the pressure, "I've been trying to create a positive corporate image for Medsafe Liyah Inc., tirelessly networking and negotiating with a smile on my face all while battling my deteriorating health. And here you are, seemingly hell-bent on sabotaging it all.

Are you tired of our comfortable lifestyle? Do you think that running a successful company is a piece of cake? Where have you been investing all your time and energy? If you're not interested in managing our company, just say the word and I'll take over. I'd rather that than listen to your constant complaints about being busy, tired, or how difficult it is. If you're not up for the job, then do something you like!"

Jaylan looked flustered, trying to regain his composure, "Honey, please calm down. You get me wrong."

"Seriously?" I threw my head back and laughed, tears streaming down my face. "Oh, how I've wronged you! You've had the audacity to offend the Business Bureau's Director in Goldenvale Town, is there anything you won't dare to do? I've indeed wronged you!" I pointed at Jaylan, took a deep breath and continued, "Do you realize that the invitation was just a foot in the door, not an automatic win? Without Geneva working her magic behind the scenes, do you honestly believe that your good looks alone could secure international orders? You're a short-sighted man."

I never imagined I'd resort to hurling such harsh words at Jaylan.

The harshest ones I swallowed, biting my tongue. I wanted to say, "You're only good for flirting with women, only thinking with your lower half. An animal."

But that one sentence was enough to hurt Jaylan. It was the worst thing I could say, a direct attack on his pride.

Jaylan sat stiffly, his face a mask of terror. I expected an outburst, but I'd overestimated him. Instead, he wore a face full of guilt and mumbled an apology.

See? That's the face of a small-town man. You push, he retreats. I couldn't fathom why I'd ever fallen for such a man.

"Me wronged you? Who called you to the hotel? Do you take me for a fool?" I yelled, unable to control my feelings anymore. "Jaylan, I really overestimated you. You've been played by a nanny, and you don't trust your own wife. I'm done with you!"