Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman
Chapter 226 It Could Not Be Vaguer

Hearing Zed so resolutely forbid her to mention Jean again, Jesse almost jumped with joy but did her best to hide it.

She exclaimed to herself, 'Oh my God! Is this conflict between Zed and Jean that serious?

It seems that even God is giving me the chance to take Zed away from Jean and for myself!

It would be crazy for me not to grab it!

Jean, I am not stealing your husband from you! You did this to your self.'

Jesse narrowed her eyes and turned sharply towards Jean's direction.

But even her shadow was nowhere to be seen.

All the better. Jesse didn't have to lift a finger to make Jean disappear and felt happy about it. With that loser gone, she then wrapped her arms around Zed's and walked with him to the grill with the biggest smile on her face.

"Zed..." When Zack saw Zed and Jesse come over arm in arm, there was a brief flash of surprise on his face. But he quickly laughed it off and pushed through the crowd towards them, greeting Zed, "Where's Jean? Why isn't she here with you?" Irritated, Zed glared at him and shouted out, "Enough with the rubbish to talk! Is the barbecue ready yet?"

"Oh, yeah." Zack was a smart man. When he saw Zed's unhappy face, he sensed that something unpleasant must have happened. To calm Zed down, he quickly asked, "What do you like to eat? I'll get it for you."

"Thanks, but I can pick them out myself." After that, Zed got a plate, went to the table spread with all kinds of food, and began to choose the food that he liked.

Jesse wanted to go with Zed, but Zack stopped her and smiled hilariously, "Jesse, what do you want to eat? I'll get it for you. Please give me a chance to show my entertaining skills."

"Fuck off!" Jesse shouted angrily as she pushed him away. Her beautiful face was showing Zack nothing but coldness.

Zack smiled bitterly at such reaction from Jesse. He said pitifully, "Magnolia has been away for two years. Jesse, you've given me enough punishment. Tell me where she is, will you? I beg of you!"

Zack pleaded.

"Wait. You want me to tell you where she lives? Like her complete address?" Jesse stared at Zack and asked sarcastically.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah!" Getting close to her again, Zack nodded vigorously, almost like an excited puppy about to be given a treat.

"Sure! Sure. Here it is... Wait till the next life!" Jesse fiercely shouted as she pushed him away. "I won't let scum like you, hurt Magnolia ever again!" Unafraid of Zack, Jesse moved closer to him. "You must be mad if you think that I would help you. And just in case I haven't made it clear, now I tell you the last time that you'd better give up looking for Magnolia. Because if you don't, this face here right now..." Jesse arrogantly pointed to herself. "...will be the nicest you'll ever see of me."

She gave Zack one look from head to foot, quickly turned around and stormed out.

As her slender figure disappeared into the crowd, the smile on Zack's face faded into a frown. With shoulders hanging low, he scanned the place, trying to replace a quiet corner to tidy up his mind. Unknown to anyone, Jean was standing not far away, watching all this.

Seeing the look on Zack's face, she felt as if she had been bitten by same twinge of sadness.

'I really wonder what kind of woman Magnolia is that Zack can't keep his mind off her. She must be really special.

And what on earth did he do to hurt Magnolia that made her leave her beloved man for two years?

But it has been so long. No matter how seriously Magnolia was hurt, it is time for some healing!

Why not give each other a chance to explain?

Even if reconciliation is no longer possible, at least the other half shouldn't be kept worrying!' Jean pondered for a long while as she could relate this situation to herself.

Sensing that Zack might want to leave after the awkward scene with Jesse, Jean stepped up to follow him. He stopped at a remote corner, drew a cigarette from his pocket and lit it.

Hearing the sound of coming footsteps, Zack raised his head vigilantly. When he saw that it was Jean, he pulled himself together and tried to hide his sadness.

"Zack, smoking is the worst way to comfort yourself when you are in a bad mood. Your body's immunity starts to decrease when you are depressed, then the nicotine will take advantage of your weakened body and do its damage..."

Jean walked up to Zack and stood beside him, occasionally looking toward where the party was going on.

Zack continued to puff the cigarette and heaved a sigh. He turned to look at her and bitterly smiled, "Were you following me just now?"

"Yeah." Jean slightly nodded.

"Wow, okay. So, have you seen what happened between Jesse and me minutes earlier?" Zack frowned and continued to ask. "Uh-huh." Jean nodded again and stared back at Zack.

"Do you think I'm a loser? I don't even know where my lover is now." Zack asked in a low voice, taking another puff of the cigarette.

"Well, I don't think you are a loser. But I don't think you can call her your lover anymore, either. If she could endure to not being with you for two years, and won't even give you any chance to meet and clear things up, is she still worth waiting for?" Jean leaned closer to Zack, took the cigarette from his hand and put it out. She then patted him on the shoulder and said, "You know, since she doesn't want your apology, you'd better give up looking for her. Let go of each other and move on. A better future awaits both of you." "No..." Zack squeezed his eyes shut, hoping the pain would go away. With a tightened fist, he declared, "Even if there are slim hopes of seeing her again until I get old, maybe until I die, I won't give up!"

Hearing this, Jean was both shocked and impressed to see Zack's determination. She didn't know what to say next.

After some thinking, she was able to ask, "OK, but if you love her that much, why did you hurt her?" She knew that Zack may get defensive but she asked anyway.

"I..." Zack hesitated momentarily. "The most foolish part of a man is that he doesn't know who he really loves, and he foolishly takes for granted his lover's trust and does whatever he likes regardless of her feelings. When he realizes his mistake, his lover has already left, and everything would be too late."

"So what happened between you and Magnolia?" Jean really wanted to know, ignoring his vague analogy.

"Please don't ask. Jean, you don't have to worry about me. You do need to lead a happy life with Zed." Zack took a deep breath, lit another cigarette and took a deep puff.

"But I'm sorry to see you so sad. Zack, is there anything I can do for you?" Jean asked sincerely.

"Thank you for your kindness. But you don't have to worry about me. I have to take care of my own business. I saw your husband earlier. He seemed pretty upset. You'd better worry about him!" Zack dropped the unfinished cigarette and turned to walk in another direction. Jean couldn't help thinking, 'Why does everyone care so much about Zed and me?' And she let out a soft but bitter chuckle.

Jean's heart was filled with helplessness at the thought of Zed.

Taking a deep breath, she walked over to the place where the dinner party was.

Far away, she saw everyone gathering together and having a good time.

Zed and Jesse were at the most striking place in the middle.

At that moment, they were surrounded by people, holding the plates in their hands. Amidst the laughter and merry making, Jean clearly saw Jesse raising a kebab and about to put it in Zed's mouth.

In front of everyone, Zed slowly opened his mouth, gently bit the piece of meat in Jesse's hand and chewed it slowly while staring at Jesse.

His eyes, his expression, his actions, could not be vaguer, and could not be gentler.

Seeing such a romantic scene, everyone got very excited. Some people whistled while others clapped their hands and cheered.

Jean looked at all this in shock, her whole body feeling hollow and her knees feeling weak.

Especially when she saw Jesse enticingly smile at Zed, tiptoe up and steal a peck on his cheek, a little too close to the lips.

Jean couldn't bear the sight, staggered back a step, not knowing what to do.

The guests on the contrary got more excited... 00000