Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman
Chapter 330 How Can You Be So Muddled

Zed turned pale and he stepped back a bit, looking shocked.

Zed's uncle used to greet everyone with a smile but now he suffered from a deadly disease.

How ironic that good people don't live long!

"Does my parents know about this?" Zed asked as his voice trembled. He tried his best to remain calm.

"Not yet! I haven't told them yet. Simon only told me about this." replied Benjamin as he sighed. "He was planning to hide this from everyone. But I found out that there was something wrong with him, and I made him tell me."

"Hasn't Uncle Simon told Kirk too?" Zed asked in a shock.

"No. Kirk has a girlfriend in Switzerland, and they are about to get married. Simon wants to tell them after their wedding," Benjamin replied, with a heavy sigh. He then continued, "As you know, Kirk is busy with his studies and he has no interest in our business. So Simon and I talked this through and have decided to have you back at the Imperial Capital, and let you take over the Qi family industry."

"Grandpa, although my father owns some shares in the company, it is Uncle Simon who is the real President of the company. If someone has to succeed then it should be Kirk Qi. Anyway, we must ask Kirk first! If he would like to take over the company, he should! I don't care how it will turn out in the end," Zed replied with sincerity. After a brief pause, he continued, "In fact, I really don't want to go back to the Imperial Capital. I think it will be good if I stay here. If I haven't made the thirty-five-year-old promise with you, I really would not go back."

"I know what you mean!" said Benjamin, as he interrupted Zed, "I know that you have never liked Simon's wife. You never liked her way of doing things. That's exactly why Simon and I want you back there. This company is not how it used to be. There were mostly Qi family members in the beginning but over the years, your aunt has planted her spies all over the company."

"I still think Kirk will be the right person to take over this company. And I'm sure my father would agree with me too," said Zed, with a serious look on his face.

"If only it was that simple," Benjamin sighed and started speaking but stopped as soon as he saw Dan and Jesse coming this way. Instead, he whispered to Zed,"Keep this secret with you for the time being."

"I see!" Zed nodded and replied in a low voice. He then said, "Grandpa Dan, I was in such a hurry to talk to my grandpa that I forgot about you. I apologize! And I'll make amends later at the table while we drink wine," said Zed with a smile on his face.

"Zed, you certainly know how to make amends, don't you?" Dan smiled and continued, "I am so happy after talking to you. No wonder why the girls in the Imperial Capital still can't forget you, Zed."

"Grandpa Dan, please don't make fun of me!" After Zed heard what Dan said, he blushed and sighed in his heart.

'Thank god Jean did not hear this! Otherwise, there would've been some new misunderstandings.'

"Don't praise him, Dan! He speaks just a little bit more while talking to us, but he talks very coldly to others. What do you say now, Dan?" Benjamin exposed Zed with his words.

"Well, that's exactly why girls are attracted to Zed! These days people don't really treasure those who are easy to get, and never forget those who are hard to get. Am I right?" Dan chuckled as he spoke. He then glanced at Jesse, who was next to him. Meanwhile, Jesse got embarrassed by Dan's meaningful look. She stamped her feet, and her face turned red.

'Grandpa, why did you have to look at me like that while saying that!' Jesse exclaimed in her mind.

"You have a nice place here. Zed, why don't you show me around?" Dan smiled at Zed after giving Jesse a meaningful look.

"Sure!" Zed nodded and replied politely. He then asked, "Grandpa, would you like to join us?"

"Well, I'm a little tired. You guys go ahead and have fun!" Benjamin shook his head and walked slowly towards the front door. Jesse clearly took the hint from Dan, and walked toward Benjamin, "Grandpa Benjamin, let me help you get inside," said Jesse. "Aren't you going to stay with your grandpa, Jesse?" Benjamin asked in amazement.

"Zed will keep him company, and I will keep you company, Grandpa Benjamin!" Jesse smiled widely.

"What a sweet girl! It is such a pity that you are not my granddaughter-in-law..." Benjamin paused and shook his head. "Grandpa Benjamin..." Jesse got frustrated for a while. She fixed her eyes on him and wanted to say something but stopped. "What's wrong, Jesse?" asked Benjamin with a concerned look on his face, "Is it because of Zed? Is he not treating you well?"

"No, it's not that! Grandpa Benjamin, it's just that there is something in my heart that I don't know if I should talk to you about," Jesse said.

"What is it? Go ahead!" replied Benjamin quickly. He had never seen her this sad before.

"I was not old enough when you and my grandpa were trying to set me up with Zed. I didn't know what was happening back then. I know I've let you down before. But now when I see Zed with Jean Wen and how they got married, I feel so sad. Now I have realized that I liked Zed since a very long time. Grandpa Benjamin, what do you think I should do now?"

Jesse asked as she was frustrated. She looked at Benjamin and waited for his response eagerly.

As Benjamin heard her speak, he was shocked by her question. For a moment, he did not know how to reply to that.

"Grandpa Benjamin?" Jesse wanted a response so she tugged at his sleeve pitifully, trying to draw his attention to her.

It took several seconds for Benjamin to realize that Jesse was waiting for his answer. He then cleared his throat and sighed. "Jesse, listen, my child! I know you have feelings for Zed now."

Jesse fixed her eyes on Benjamin. She waited for him to continue speaking.

"As you know, I'm not happy with Zed's wife as he got married to her without telling us." With a brief pause, he continued, "However, even if I'm not satisfied, they are still married. Do you really want to see me beat them up and make them divorce? No, I will not do that, and I know that you wouldn't want this for them either. Am I right?"

Jesse was confused and wondered, 'What is that supposed to mean?

Is Benjamin trying to convince me that I can't be with Zed?' She tried her best to calm down and continued listening to every word that Benjamin was saying.

"Actually, I used to think that you and Zed would make a perfect couple. But to my surprise, you did not have a crush on Zed back then. You both thought of each other as sibling and nothing more. My dreams shattered at that very moment. This relationship is something that you can't force for it to happen. As long as you are happy, we will be happy! But, Jesse, do you like Zed a lot? You used to be a smart girl, Jesse! How could you get so caught up in all of this?" Benjamin asked and shook his head slightly.

This time, Jesse's expression changed. 000000000