Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 357

Seeing Moore's face full of anxiety, Jean felt sorry.

Still, the secret was solely hers. She couldn't tell him how she was almost strangled by Joy in the hospital. That day, Joy had thought that Jean would certainly die. The anger she had stoked in her still glowered inside. Jean was on a mission now. She now knew that there was a hidden reason behind her mother's death and she was determined to find out.

Obviously, Joy was her enemy and had every intention to murder her. If Jean returned to the Wen Group, it was certain that Joy would harm her.

Looking into the distance, Jean swallowed these hard truths. Despite knowing the risk involved and the danger she was putting herself in, there was only one question on Jean's mind. 'Why did my mother die?'

It wouldn't do to involve others in her quest, which is why she thought it is best to keep this to herself.

She couldn't even tell Zed or Moore.

But Jean inadvertently blurted out this matter just now.

Now, she was worried that she had compromised Moore's safety too. After all, they spent a lot of time together.

"No, don't worry. I'm just joking." A sunny smile played on Jean's lips though worries clouded her heart. She emphatically said,"It's because you were so cold to me. I just said this to make you worry about me. That's all."

"Jean… Do not lie to me…" Moore stared at Jean, saying words full of concern and fear with an ashen face.

"I will not lie to you. I promise. You know that I have reconciled with Zed then how could I be in danger? He will protect me. Rather, he will protect me very well," As Jean made her case to allay the worst of Moore's fears, her delicate features broke into a smile.

Though she cheered up and looked all sunny and bright, Moore did not know why he still felt uneasy in his heart.

Now that Jean looked all gay, Moore had to stop asking more about it.

She had a point. Zed was her husband and would no doubt protect the beautiful Jean.

Moore's tense body let go of the worries and relaxed as he looked into his friend's warm face. In his last bid to convince her, he said with seriousness,"Jean, never do anything stupid. Since you have made up your mind to return to the Wen Group, promise me, you'll protect yourself well."

"Hmm," Nodding to him, Jean looked at Moore intently.

'I will definitely protect myself well to find out the truth.'

"I promise." Seeing the earnest expression on her face and the warmth with which she touched his resting hand, Moore smiled.

"By the way, Zed gave me his black card again." An amused Jean took out Zed's card and shook it in front of Moore. "So you have to recover soon. When you get discharged from the hospital, I will take you to eat a sumptuous meal."

"It seems as if I am a child who is greedy for food." Moore shook his head sideways and then looked intently at Jean.

'It seems that all the unhappiness between you and Zed is in the past now.

This is good. With such an outstanding man there to take care of you and protect you, I can rest easy.'

Touched by how deeply Moore worried for her, Jean smiled and gave his hand a light squeeze. Struck by his purity, she put her hand to her chest and said,"I know that you live in the hospital so you eat mostly hospital food. I feel awful about it. I'm so sorry to put you through this." Jean sighed and continued,"Moore, I really hope that you will recover soon. Only then can I feel less guilty of you."

"Why do you say such things again?" With a drooping face, Moore interrupted his friend and said,"If you say all of this again, it will be the end of us."

"I..I won't. I promise again." Her slender fingers brushed a small tear away. All the sadness that she felt for Moore was weighing her down again.

Whenever she thought of the fact that Moore has been hospitalized for this long, all because of her carelessness, she felt restless.

"It seems that you will not live in my house," Moore breathed out a loud sigh and said. "I can only live by myself."

"Moore, did you lie to me about getting a job?" Her eyes narrowed in concern for her friend who had no one in the world. His no job status and future of living all alone worried her. Relentless, she asked Moore these questions again and again, wondering whether there was a way out of this.

"Okay! I admit. I worry about you a great deal and can't imagine how you'll cope just on your own. No matter, it's always been like this for me. I started looking for work online and I am sure, I'll find something suitable once I leave the hospital," There were candour and honesty between the two friends. Thus, Moore admitted this without any hesitation.

"Moore, don't you ever dare to lie to me." With a twinkle in her eye, Jean said this in a half-threatening and half-teasing tone. Finally agreeing to her friend's judgment, she said,"No matter what happens, you can't lie to me. Otherwise, we won't be friends."

"Okay, I promise you." It was Moore's turn to promise Jean.

"Look, the saline drip bottle is almost empty. And it is about six o' clock, which means we need to get some dinner. How about I take you out today?" A visibly happier Jean asked Moore.

"It seems that you always want to feed me. Why is that? Is it because I look very hungry?" Moore doubtfully glanced at his body.

Blushing with embarrassment, Jean said,"When we had just met, it was inappropriate of me to invite you for dinner. By the time we became friends, I was seeing difficult times and had no money. Every time I see you sit in the crowded restaurant of the hospital, I feel guilty and sad.

Moore, no matter what your family background is, I know that your foster parents have taught you very well. Be it a difficult situation or withstanding a pushy crowd, you are always calm and behave unhurriedly. All of this makes you look so different. It seems you are a heavenly creature. When I look at you, among us, mortals, it is difficult to hide your radiance…"

"Okay, stop praising me. If I don't stop you, I just might believe it is true and become arrogant. Are you sweet-talking me?" Moore broke into a chuckle at his joke and looked at his feet.

"I'm not saying something good just to please you. I have a lot of money now and I want to invite you to eat delicious food with me," Her chin tilted slighlty upwards as Jean said words that filled her heart with pride.

"Okay, alright. You always talk about having dinner. It makes me feel as if I'm the bad guy when I don't agree." Moore sported a toothy grin at her.

"Really? So we will go eat?" Incredulous at Moore having accepted her invitation after much persuasion, she immediately replied with happiness,"Now, I better select a good place. What would you like to eat? Do you like spicy food? Or what about that's high on acidic? Umm…or should we go for sweet food?"

Bombarded by her flurry of questions, Moore laughed. He shook his head and said,"It is quite simple. Pick what you like. I have no preferences or favourites. It all depends on you."

"Oh my…do you get satisfied this easily?" Jean cast a doubtful glance at him. She giggled at his simplicity and shook her head. "That is good then. I get to decide by myself," she said.

Taking out her smartphone from her pocket, Jean began browsing the many options available.

"What are you searching for?" Moore asked with a puzzled face.

"I am looking for the top recommendations in the H City. We can go to a restaurant that has been recommended by the majority," Jean replied, with her eyes fixed on the mobile phone.

"You showed so much generosity today. I thought you would take me out to a five-star restaurant or one of the most famous restaurants in the H City," Moore smirked at her.

"The food in such places are delicious but expensive. As for many local snacks, they are both delicious and affordable," Jean looked for long at Moore before explaining her mind.