Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 172

"Yes, that is correct, Miss Qin." The man nodded as he answered.

"Am I hallucinating? Could I have heard wrong? Zed, who is said to be cold and indifferent was actually thoughtful enough to..." Maranda was surprised and said in disbelief.

"Get in!" John wasn't in the mood. He didn't want to stand around and watch Maranda murmur to herself. He gently pushed Maranda in the direction of the car.

'Hey!" Maranda objected. When she turned, she saw the driver waiting for her. He smiled at her politely but stayed silent.

Maranda stroked her cheeks and hurriedly got into the car.

Since Zed was feeling generous, Maranda wasn't about to turn down the offer.

Later, she would ask Jean to convey her gratitude to Zed.

Maranda giggled at the thought. Her reaction made John furrow his brows.

At the hotel, Jean had finished packing her things. She stepped out of her room and slowly closed the door before heading for the elevator.

Once she reached the restaurant, Jean saw Zed sitting at a corner table. A generous spread of breakfast and dessert dishes covered the table.

Jean frowned, "All this for only two people? How can we eat so much?" Jean's cheeks turned red as she seated herself. She was surprised that Zed would do this for her. When her stomach growled, Jean leaned forward and picked up a jam sandwich. She wolfed it down before Zed could say anything.

"I thought you might be hungry. I didn't know what you would like, so I ordered a little of everything." Zed said tenderly. When he saw how Jean was eating, Zed pushed a glass of milk toward her before saying, "Slow down. Nobody's stealing your food."

"You don't approve of the way I eat?" Jean asked with her mouth still full.

"No, I'm afraid that you might choke." Zed explained as he sighed. No matter how many times he had tried to explain to Jean that she needed to eat slowly, she never listened.

"Don't worry. I won't choke." Came Jean's cheerful response before she took a sip of her milk. Then she eyed the rest of the food on the table.

Zed never knew how to react when Jean ate. She always behaved like she hadn't eaten in weeks. It was a refreshing change to see her childish enjoyment of food, but it always left a poor impression as she never cared for table etiquette.

He sighed helplessly, and started to eat some bread.

After they finished breakfast, Zed and Jean slowly walked outside.

Jean touched her full belly and took a deep, satisfactory breath, "I'm so full and so happy."

Zed wrapped an arm around her waist and guided her toward the car. He opened the passenger door and seated her before heading for the driver's side.

As Zed started the car, Jean suddenly remembered her friends and asked, "Do you know where John and Maranda are?"

"Don't worry. I have arranged for someone to drive them back." Zed stared at the road ahead as he shifted the car into drive.

"What?" Jean was surprised and asked in disbelief.

"You heard me. They are your colleagues. I didn't want you to worry." Zed gave Jean a sideways glance and muttered.

"Zed, you are so nice! You were actually thinking about me." Jean said excitedly. She was so thrilled that she leaned across and wrapped an arm around Zed.

"Hey!" came Zed's reply as he tried to disentangle Jean's arm from around his neck. "I'm driving." Zed almost suffocated because of how tightly Jean was holding him.

Jean stuck out her tongue as she let go of Zed.

"Don't be upset, " said Zed when he saw her reaction. Then a sly smile crept on his face as he continued, "After we reach home, I'll let you hold me for as long as you like." Zed knew Jean would blush at that comment. And so, he took a quick look at her. He loved how charming she looked with rose tinted cheeks.

"Who wants to hold you? I was just too excited to control myself." Sure enough, Jean blushed. Zed grinned as Jean pretended to look out of the window.

A sense of victory filled Zed. He was proud of being able to find these precious moments where he could say something witty enough to earn a blush from Jean.

As long as there was a chance, Zed knew that he would definitely use the opportunity.

His chin lifted in pride when he thought that it would be a while before Jean was able to reach his level. She couldn't outwit him just yet.

"Oh, so you're saying that every time you get excited, you will want to hug me like this?" Zed pretended to think before continuing, "If that is the case, then I will surely find ways to excite you." Zed flashed Jean a wicked smile.

"You..." Jean was speechless at Zed's comment. She had no idea how to counter that. She chose to change the subject. "Drive carefully, " she said.

As Jean searched her mind for something to say, a thought struck her. Jean's expression turned serious as she faced Zed and asked, "How long did it take you to drive from H City to the hotel last night?"

Zed had gone to meet Selena last night before driving to the hotel. Despite the distance, he made it in time to help her.

Jean's face turned pale when she thought of how fast Zed must have driven to reach her. She looked at Zed, dumbfounded by the risk he took.

"Don't think about it. I am a good driver." Zed didn't answer Jean's question. Instead he chose to reassure and pacify her with vague answers.

"Please promise me that you'll never drive fast. In return, I will promise that I won't make mistakes that will worry you like that again." Jean grabbed Zed's hand and begged anxiously.

Zed felt Jean's fear and guilt. His heart warmed when he thought of how concerned she was about his safety. This was not a conversation they should have while driving. And so, he slowed down and found a place to park the car.

He turned and gazed at Jean with tenderness before he placed a palm on her cheek. Then he said, "Okay, I promise. I won't be reckless. I expect you to do the same, for me, okay?"

"Okay!" Jean nodded sincerely and smiled in relief.

Seeing how Jean's smile lit up her pretty face, Zed felt his heart throb. A spark of desire was lit, and Zed felt this almost uncontrollable need to kiss Jean.

Zed gently placed a finger under her chin and lifted her face. Before Jean could say anything, Zed placed his warm lips on hers.

Jean was stunned. She never thought that Zed would be daring enough to kiss her on the highway.

"Zed, let go off me. People are watching." Jean mumbled in embarrassment.

"Don't be shy. You are my wife. This is acceptable behavior."

Zed said casually.

Jean was already blushing at Zed's sudden display of affection. Upon hearing Zed's words, she was even more embarrassed.

She pushed him away, giggled, and said, "Zed, let's just get home, okay? I am not used to being seen by others when we... are kissing."

Zed smirked at Jean's coyness. When he looked at her, Zed noticed that Jean was being sincere. He sighed in helplessness. After another quick kiss, Zed turned and restarted the car.

Once the car was on the road again, Jean felt relieved. She collapsed on her leather seat, and closed her eyes.

Seeing that Jean was resting, Zed tried to drive carefully so that he didn't wake her.

When Jean woke, she felt refreshed.

She noticed that they were almost at the City. She felt guilty for having fallen asleep for so long. She frowned and asked, "Zed, why didn't you wake me? You must have been bored driving all this while with no one to talk to. You should have woken me."

"Did you rest well?" Zed glanced at Jean as he asked.

"Yes." Jean nodded as she suppressed a yawn.

"Are you planning on going to the company or do you want to go straight home?" Zed asked.

"I need to make a quick stop at the company. I have to upload the photos that I shot on this trip. Then I'll go home and rest." Jean said with a small smile.

"Okay, I'll take you there first. I have to run some errands. When I'm done, I'll pick you up." Zed answered while driving.

"If you are busy, or if you're running late, don't worry about me. I can get home by myself." Jean hurriedly added.

"Don't worry. I don't have too many things to do, " Zed said as he slowed the car. He quickly hopped out and opened the door for Jean. After placing a loving kiss on her forehead, he reminded her, "Don't go home by yourself. I'll come fetch you soon, okay? Finish your work quickly."

"Okay." Jean nodded. She waited till Zed had climbed back into the car and sped away.

After the car had disappeared from sight, Jean walked into the company, carrying her camera equipment.

The moment she walked in, Jean heard Maranda shout, "Jean, you are here! Where is Zed?"

Then, Maranda looked around. When she didn't see Zed, she looked at Jean inquisitively.