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.