JEANNE'S POV ... "Can we stop this conversation? Wouldn't you rather just take care of your son with that bitch?" The atmosphere suddenly became tense as Leo opened his voice. I turned my head towards Leo who was sitting next to me, and then looked at Isaac Morgan whose face turned serious. What the hell is this father-son relationship? — I said to myself. Unable to stand the atmosphere, I cleared my throat in an attempt to break the ice."Ahem! I think I drank too much," I said.Then I glanced at Leo who was sitting next to me while patting his side thigh a few times to signal him to get me out of this situation."I should take Jeanne home now," Leo said.I was grateful that Leo understood what I meant. Soon after, he took my hand and we stood up."Oh, too bad! Honestly I wish that you could stay longer. Maybe you can come to our banquet next time," Isaac said as he stood up. I just smiled in response, but Leo replied coldly. "We still have a lot of business to take care of fo
POV JEANNE... "Wait for me here," Leo said. I was a little surprised when I felt Leo's lips kiss my forehead briefly. With disbelief, then I looked into his eyes while smiling stiffly. "Can you stop this fake over-the-top act?" I said between my smiles. Leo patted the top of my head and whispered right in my ear, "I don't think it's too much to show to the public."After that I saw him move his head away from me and then put a gentle smile on me. "I'll be back soon," he said and then quickly left for another room.While snorting softly, I then seated myself on one of the chairs in the corner of the room. This place was one of the cafes that Leo had just bought. He told me before that he bought this place to cover up his family's mafia business. For minutes I just sat there with a cup of americano that was getting cold. I repeatedly cast my eyes around the cafe and occasionally glanced at the clock on my arm. I guess it's time for lunch — I thought as I looked at my watch which
JEANNE'S POV..."That coward ... every time I imagine he touching your body, I really want to skin him," Jerry said and I knew very well that he meant my ex-fiancé, Adam Moss. "Oh, honey, be patient. At least with this body of mine he's already in my trap. I just need to seduce him a little more and I'm sure the Hart family wealth will be within my grasp.""If it's too hard to seduce him, I'll take care of it," Jerry said, "This will be easier to kill a man with no clear status than the previous two."I closed my eyes while catching my breath to control my feelings. My head felt like it had been hit by a giant mace. I never thought that I would ever have a close relationship with someone so cruel. Although Adam was the jerk who ruined me, I thought it was all over with Lily having an affair with Adam and stabbing me in the back. But as it turned out, Lily had an affair with a man who seemed to be a murderer. Worse, he could go and roam freely in the city center. I can't deny that s
LEO POV ..."Huh?" "I said, b-can I sleep at your place tonight?" I froze for a moment when I heard Jeanne's words. I tried to reconfirm what my future wife had said. "Are you okay with it?" I asked hesitantly and she became silent. To be honest, I really wouldn't mind even if Jeanne consciously threw herself on my bed. I must admit, I'm starting to like her and I don't think any man would reject a woman like Jeanne. But the problem is that we are talking about Jeanne Hart who is famous for being a strict woman who looks more like a nun. Even at the party yesterday she looked uncomfortable in the dress I gave her. However, since I find her so charming, there's no harm in forcing her to wear it a little longer."This is the first time I've been threatened like this," she said softly. Even though she wasn't looking at me, I could see how a blush graced part of her cheeks. How cute. "B-But, if you don't allow it —""It's fine," I hurriedly interrupted her. Jeanne looked surprise
POV JEANNE…KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! "Miss, are you ready?" I was jolted from my reverie when I heard a woman's voice from behind the door of the room. I immediately turned around and spoke. "Can I have five more minutes?" I shouted. Shortly after, the woman's voice came back, "Yes Miss, I'll pick you up in five minutes.""Thank you."After my words I no longer heard her voice from outside. I looked back at myself in the reflection of the mirror in a luxurious white long-sleeved dress. My hair was curled and I was wearing a diamond-studded hair ornament. Everything about me looked so luxurious. I smiled stiffly as my mind unconsciously drifted, thinking of the man who would become my husband, Leo Morgan. It's been a long time since I've seen him. The last time we met was the night we enjoyed Domaine de La Romanee Conti Grand Cru wine at his penthouse. I don't remember anything after that and when I woke up the next morning, I didn't find Leo there. He only sent me a text message t
POV LEO... "N-No!" THUDSLAM! I was silent for a while after my ass hit the floor. I stared at the bathroom door where Jeanne ran into before she slammed the door hard. I laughed afterwards when I realized how ridiculous my situation was. "Hahahaha, I didn't expect to be rejected on my first night wedding," I said loudly. "S-Shut up! You pervert!" I chuckled when I heard Jeanne cursing from inside the bathroom. She really is a difficult woman to conquer — I thought. I quickly got up from my position and picked up some pillows which I placed on the sofa. I laid my body down on the sofa. Shortly after, Jeanne came out of the bathroom but she peeked around for a while before walking out. She then climbed onto the bed and prepared to sleep, but I quickly got up from my sleep and looked at her, who was suddenly picking up things around her."If you come any closer, I'll throw this at you," he said.I just snorted softly and sneered, "You're so stiff." "I don't want to be missed
POV JEANNE... "I'm really not in a good mood today." I was silent in my reverie as I sighed several times. Every now and then I glanced at the tea Maria had prepared for me.The day after my marriage to Leo, I moved into Leo's penthouse, whereas according to my terms Leo wasn't in the same house as me. But if Leo's family came over, then Leo would come home and sleep with me in the same room - I was forced to agree."Huh? Do you have a problem with Mister?" Maria's voice suddenly sounded from behind me. I turned my head and found Maria with a tray of cookies in her hand. "No," I said briefly as I snorted and looked away. The incident at the hotel after the wedding had upset me. How could that man be delirious and end up grabbing my breasts. "What a mess," I muttered absentmindedly as I covered my heated face. "Huh? What are you talking about, ma'am?" Maria's questioning voice came back. I quickly shook my head and replied, "L-Forget it! Just bring me some coffee... I want som
POV JEANNE ..."That's not only him," said Leo from across the phone.I frowned in confusion and said, "What do you mean? Isn't it clearly him? I even heard that he killed two people before and it must have been my parents!""Of course, Jerry is the one who killed your parents. But he wasn't the mastermind behind the murder."Leo's words made me think again and suddenly my thoughts focused on one person."Lily Hayes.""She's one of them too."Leo's answer made me even more angry and frustrated. "Just tell me who?!"I unconsciously raised my voice, even though I didn't mean to. For a moment I didn't hear any sound from the other side. I thought that Leo might be angry with me because I shouted at him, so I immediately apologized. However, when I was just about to open my mouth, Leo suddenly preceded me."I can't reveal the mastermind right now," Leo said and I became confused."Why?""I can't explain it to you here. Wait there, I'll come to you tonight."And then the call was disconne