Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 47

"It will be a new experience for you, " Sonny continued speaking as he stepped through the office doors. "You can help on the set and learn from me. I might even let you take some photographs." As soon as Sonny had finished speaking, he nodded at his assistant who then opened the car door for him. Sonny got in the car before Jean could reply.

Jean was in a trance. She couldn't believe how her first day at work was turning out. First the gossip and now this. 'No, no! It can't be!' she thought.

"What's wrong? You don't want to come?" When Sonny saw that Jean was still outside the car, he asked with concern.

"No... boss, I..." Jean didn't know what to say. Sonny had accepted her as his apprentice so it was normal for him to take her along to learn.

'If I refuse, will Sonny be upset?' Jean wondered.

"Hmm?" Sonny looked at her expectantly.

"I am afraid that I don't have any experience. Since this is my first day, I'm worried I will make mistakes. How about I stay at the company and learn for a few days before I accompany you on shoots?" She explained and forced a smile.

Upon hearing this, Sonny relaxed and replied to her with a smile, "It doesn't matter. I've never accepted an apprentice before. Since you are my apprentice, I will train you well. Get in the car. We'll be late if you don't hurry."

Jean couldn't refuse any more since Sonny had assured her that he would teach her. After getting in the car, she prayed that she wouldn't meet Zed at the Qi Group.

Judging from Sonny's reactions, he probably didn't know what had transpired between Zed and her.

The weather was so unpredictable. When Jean had left her office, it had been sunny. During the car drive, clouds had rolled in. By the time they had arrived at the Qi Group building, a relentless downpour had started.

The Qi Group's staff were already waiting at the gate with an umbrella.

Jean smiled at the consideration shown by the Qi Group's staff members. Though they had only come for a promotional film shoot, the staff had prepared for the rain.

However, Jean's smile faded when she realized that the service was only for Sonny. Jean and Sonny's assistant had to run into the building without the protection of umbrellas.

"Come on. Why didn't they bring more umbrellas since they are here to welcome us?" Jean mumbled once inside the building. She frowned as she patted the rain from her clothes. Still walking, she didn't see where she was going. The moment she lifted her head, she ran into a tall person.

She rubbed her throbbing head and looked up. Jean froze when she realized she had bumped into Zed.

Why? Of all the people in the world, why did it have to be Zed?

Jean Wen had hoped and prayed that she would not meet Zed while on this shoot. She hadn't imagined that she would run into Zed the instant she walked in. She was so out of luck.

Zed on the other hand, was joyous! Although his expression conveyed indifference, his heart soared.

"Are you here to look for me?" Zed tried really hard to stop the emotions from reflecting in his tone. However, when he saw that she had gotten wet in the rain, concern took over. He asked her reproachfully, "Don't you check the weather forecast before going out?"

"I..." Jean paused. Her face flushed as she thought of an explanation, "I'm not here to look for you, " she blurted out.

Zed's hopes plummeted when he heard Jean. His lips curved into a bitter smile as he asked, "Then what are you doing here? You are not here to look for a job, are you?"

"No. I came here with Sonny to shoot the promotional film..." After she replied, both of them froze for a second.

Jean gnashed her teeth. 'Why do I feel the need to explain myself to Zed?'

"Do you work at Sonny's company?"

Although Zed had tempered his exasperation, Jean could sense the anger he was trying to disguise.

With the way Zed was studying her and the several cold questions, Jean felt as though she were being interrogated. This encounter was extremely uncomfortable for Jean.

Suddenly, she seemed to have remembered something. Quickly she looked around for Sonny. When she saw the crowd at the elevator, she seized the opportunity to escape, "Um, I need to get to work. See you later."

Before Zed got the chance to stop her, Jean stepped into the elevator.

"Boss, are we still going to the ceremony?" The secretary pushed his spectacles higher up his nose as he waited for Zed to reply. Judging from his cold expression, the secretary was quite certain that his boss wouldn't attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

"Cancel it!" Zed barked as he turned and walked toward his office.

He chose to stay at the office not because he was upset, but because Jean was here...

Jean arrived at the photo studio. As she went about her work, she forgot what had happened during her encounter with Zed.

This lasted until noon. After she had finished lunch with the rest of her colleagues, she began to help Sonny place the scene props.

"Jean, here you are. The scene was set up at the tenth floor. Come to find me after you finish the shoot." Sonny handed a camera to her and then turned around to continue with his work.

Jean was surprised and also startled. She didn't think that Sonny would trust her enough to let her shoot on the first day. As Sonny explained the requirements, Jean realized that the scene was not complex and there weren't too many requests or demands. Jean felt confident that she would be able to handle the shoot just as she had practiced at the university.

She nodded hastily and then went to the tenth floor.

It didn't take her too long to shoot the scene. About twenty minutes later, she had finished the shoot and left the scene to show Sonny the photos. As she walked to the elevator, she went through the photos in her camera. She was pleased with what she had accomplished.

Ding-dong...

The sound indicated that the elevator door had opened. So without looking up, Jean stepped into the elevator. Once the door had closed, Jean started to feel uncomfortable.

She turned sideways to check if she was alone in the elevator. Jean noticed that there was a well-dressed man in the far corner of the elevator. He seemed to be as still as a statue. In fact, she couldn't even hear him breathe. Was he watching her?

Quickly she looked up only to gasp in surprise. There, standing beside her, was Zed. As he stared at Jean, she felt lost in the depth of his dark eyes. He raised his eyebrows and slightly lifted the corners of his mouth, "Here we are again."

These four words were like a subtle warning that she would never be able to escape him.

Jean was wary of Zed's smile. She couldn't tell if he was smiling because he was happy or because he had something devious planned.

Jean shivered and almost dropped the camera in her hand. She flashed him an embarrassed smile.

Since only Jean and Zed were in the elevator, the awkward silence stretched on for what seemed like an eternity. Time seemed to have stopped for Jean. The surrounding air seemed suffocating and only their breathing could be heard.

"You seem to be enjoying your freedom since you left. Aren't you?" Zed turned and closed in on her. Jean took a step back only to find that he had cornered her.

Jean's face turned crimson. She didn't answer him.

"Are you pretty happy with Ethan Lei?" He asked in an indifferent tone. With the way the corners of his mouth turned up, Jean could sense a little sarcasm.

Jean shifted her gaze to the ground and whispered, "I'm not with him."

It was such a simple answer. Zed believed her. Ever since he had wronged her, Zed didn't dare to pass judgement without knowing the facts.

Zed hadn't seen Jean in several days and he had truly missed her.

Jean's words seemed to have softened Zed's attitude toward her. He gently placed a finger under her chin and lifted her face till she was looking at him. "How long are you planning to stay away?"

Her breath hitched as she realized that Zed was asking when she was going to move back to the villa.

His handsome face and delicate facial features were right in front of her. The tenderness and desire she saw reflecting in Zed's eyes stole her soul. Jean's lips parted and a soft gasp escaped when she understood that she was falling for Zed.

Ever since their separation, Jean had slept poorly. She knew it was because she had already gotten used to having him sleep by her side. Their break-up had also left Jean on edge and anxious. It was only when she felt relieved after seeing Zed did Jean understand why she felt the way that she did. As the realization dawned on Jean, she became nervous.