The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 166

After treating the wound, Neera was ready to leave.

Richard entered the room at that moment and expressed his relief, saying, "Mr. Beauvort, it's great that you're awake!"

He looked at Jean with surprise, glad to see his improved condition, and thanked Neera, "Ms. Garcia, thanks for last night."

Neera responded casually, "You're being too polite."

Richard then explained the purpose of his visit, "Mr. Beauvort, Miss Joanna is here. Do you want to see her?"

Jean appeared displeased, and his tone turned cold, "Didn't I tell her she's not allowed to come here without my permission? What does she want now?"

Richard didn't know the reason for Joanna's visit, so he shook his head.

Ian quickly connected the dots and replied, "Last night, I went to the research center to get the medicinal materials. Ms. Bridges probably guessed what happened to you and came here on her own."

Hearing this, Jean's expression softened a bit.

However, he still had no intention of seeing Joanna.

He instructed Ian coldly, "Tell her to leave. I'm fine now."

Ian had expected this response and promptly followed the order, heading downstairs.

Seeing that Jean was alright, Neera gathered her medical supplies and prepared to leave.

As she reached the hall, she met Joanna.

Joanna looked worried, saying to Ian, "Ian, Mr. Beauvort must have had a severe attack last night due to the weather. I couldn't help but come to see him. I was really concerned..."

As Joanna spoke about her concern for Jean's health, her true intention was to see Jean's newly married wife.

She had known for a long time that Mr. Beauvort intended to arrange a marriage with Jean.

Initially, she had scoffed at the superstitious belief – thinking it was ridiculous to believe in such things in this day and age!

She firmly believed that Jean would not allow herself to be manipulated, so she did not take the marriage seriously, thinking that it would surely fall through.

However, she was utterly surprised to learn that just a few days later, they were married!

Even more astonishing was the fact that Jean not only brought his wife home but let her stay!

This unexpected turn of events left Joanna unable to sit still.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, she was determined to see for herself how extraordinary this woman must be.

How could Mr. Beauvort, who had always been indifferent, allow her to stay?

However, before she could see Neera, she encountered Neera first!

Seeing Neera casually coming down from upstairs, Joanna's eyes were filled with hostility and jealousy.

The upper floor of the villa was Mr. Beauvort's private domain, and despite treating him for so long, she had never been allowed to go up.

Whenever she visited, she was confined to the living room.

But how was it that this woman, whom she had only met a few times, could come and go so easily as if she owned the place?

Joanna's unfriendly demeanor did not go unnoticed by Neera, who picked up on her unkind gaze.

Nevertheless, Neera did not take it to heart and had no intention of engaging with her. She simply greeted Ian and prepared to leave.

Ian politely responded with a nod and then urged Joanna, "This is Mr. Beauvort's order. You should leave quickly… You weren't even invited here, so you came without permission. This has displeased Mr. Beauvort, and if you stay, I'm afraid he will become angry."

Then, he added, "Moreover, Ms. Garcia is already here taking care of him, and he's doing fine, so there's no need to worry."

Upon hearing this, Joanna could not hide her unwillingness, but she did not dare to voice her objections. Instead, she forced a smile and replied, "If that's the case, then I'll let Mr. Beauvort rest well, and I won't disturb you."

As she said this, a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes, and she quickly changed the subject, "By the way... Mr. Beauvort got married just a few days ago. Since you are here, why don't you let me say hello to his wife? Has she woken up yet?"