Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman

Chapter 280 A Kiss Of Consolation

'How could even it be possible that you are having a nightmare?' Zed muttered to himself as he was

startled to see Jean writhing in her sleep.

With his brows knitted together, he focused his eyes on Jean's face which was full of cold sweat and

pain and was burdened by a mixture of complex feelings. It was upset for him to see such a pretty and

lovely face in so much agony.

For a while, he hesitated if he should wake Jean up or not. He thought that if he didn't wake her up,

Jean would be further tormented and traumatized by her nightmare and he didn't want to see her that

way. Watching her in anguish was making him feel restless.

But to wake her up from the nightmare, Jean would be able to see him there. And at that time, it would

be hard for him to explain to her about his presence.

'What should I do? Should I wake her up or not?'

As Zed was wondering about this, in tension and worry his brows furrowed and he took a deep sigh. He

lowered his head and gave Jean a gentle kiss on her cheek, consoling her in silence as he was feeling

affectionate towards her and he wanted her to be out of her misery.

His kiss was so magical that Jean's face which was filled with fears suddenly lightened, and then the

fears on her face were completely gone. It felt as if someone had read a magic spell on her.

Zed was a little stunned on seeing the instant changes in her facial expressions. After he confirmed

that Jean had fallen sound asleep, a smile gradually crept on his face.

His original plan was to leave the ward before Jean could wake up. He risked himself and his plan just

for the sake of Jean's peace of mind. Luckily, his kiss hadn't woken Jean up.

And to his surprise, his kiss even comforted Jean who was caught in a traumatic nightmare. It felt as if

Jean knew that Zed was there to console her. She could sense his presence.

But Zed had never expected that he was so important for Jean.

But anyway, he didn't have to leave Jean that night. He could stay with her as long as she didn't know

about his presence.

Thinking of this, Zed felt relieved and wrapped Jean in his arms tightly while closing his eyes to catch

up on some sleep. He felt as if some kind of knot had loosened in his heart.

Very soon, he was slightly snoring in his peaceful and calm sleep.

That day, he was very tired because of handling different matters, and that too crucial ones, so he was

feeling exhausted and drowsy since evening. He needed that sweet sleep.

Even with a lot of fatigue weighing him down, Zed braced himself to come here to see Jean. It was the

power of just a sight of Jean's face that made him fight his low-spirited body.

Right now, he was lying beside her, with his arms around her. This coziness was making him feel as if

he were holding the world in his arms.

He had never felt so composed ever before, and his worries about Jean were finally relieved.

And so, Zed fell asleep at ease.

In spite of this, the thought was still playing in his mind that he had to leave before Jean could discover

him. He didn't want to startle her.

At about five o'clock in the morning, Zed woke up. At that time, Jean was still asleep. Zed was so

reluctant to leave that he kept staring at her lovely face for about 10 minutes. After consoling himself,

he got out of the bed and left hastily. He felt as if he was leaving a part of his heart with her, so he

experienced a weird kind of hollowness.

After walking out of the ward, he waved his hand at Toby to call him and specially exhorted him what he

had to do. Before he left, he turned back, looked at the closed door of the ward and let out a deep sigh.

When he left the hospital, it was still very early in the morning and the sky was still shrouded with

morning mist.

As he saw Zed leaving, Toby felt so many complex emotions. He was having trouble in understanding

Zed's action.

'Mr. Zed, do you really have to do so?

But why?' Toby thought.

Soon after Zed left, Jean woke up full of energy with her eyes wide open, perhaps because she felt

another one's warmth beside her, or she had slept long enough last night.

When she opened her eyes, she felt something strange. She felt something was different in the ward.

She seemed to have smelled something familiar inside the ward. Suddenly, a thought crossed her mind

that Zed was there. The ward smelled so pleasing to her.

Jean looked around in a hurry, but found no one else except for herself in such a big ward. All of a

sudden, a bitter smile ran across her face. For a minute, her heart skipped a beat as she thought Zed

would be sitting on the chair behind her. But it was not at all true.

'Perhaps I shouldn't have expected that Zed was here!

How could he come here to see me?'

Jean shook her head to get rid of her wild thoughts of fancy. Then, she got out of the bed to wash up.

She was imagining for Zed to be there for so long, that even a thought of him being there even for a

second was enough to make her happy.

After that, she moved and stretched her limbs before she opened the door and walked outside. She

wanted to look around in the hospital as a part of her routine.

"Mrs. Jean..." Toby appeared in front of her. Being expressionless, he wanted to say something to her

but stammered. He was feeling hesitant in expressing himself.

"What's wrong?" Toby's sudden appearance left Jean a little surprised.

But judging from his expressions, she noticed that he had something to say to her. So she involuntarily

asked him.

"Yesterday, I made a phone call to Mr. Zed at discretion. On the phone, I was scolded sharply by him.

Today, I have received an order from him that I must leave you here..."

Said Toby in a low voice with his sinking heart. It was all against his will, but he was ordered to say it to

Jean.

"Leave?" Jean was not at all surprised on hearing that as if she had expected the same from Zed.

There was a time once, when she would be surprised on hearing this, but not now, things had changed.

Yesterday, she even doubted a bit that Toby was there in the hospital, because Zed was oblivious to his

presence. Otherwise how could Zed send him there? It was hard to believe.

But Toby gave him a phone call yesterday. His phone call reminded Zed that he was still keeping watch

in the hospital. Since Zed had known about it, that was why he asked him to leave, Because Jean

didn't deserve anyone's protection anymore. It was going to happen sooner or later. It was just a matter

of time.

"Mrs. Jean, what you should remember after I leave is that you mustn't leave the hospital before any

progress is made in the video incident. When we will be making some progress, we will update you

about it. After that, you will be free." Toby exhorted her as instructed by Zed. He had to follow the

orders as it was supposed to go their way.

"Why? Do you think the person who set me up will be so stupid to do something wrong to me again in

this situation? No one can be that idiot. Plus he would be knowing that he could be easily caught if he

ever dares to do so, " Jean asked Toby in bewilderment and confusion. She was perplexed on hearing

Toby's words, as she couldn't understand how anything could happen to her in the hospital as

according to her, she was in one of the most secure buildings.

She was very clear that someone wanted to frame her secretly with the video. And they had put a lot of

efforts in making all this plan. It was clearly visible.

But could her foe be so bold to further do anything to her this time?

After all, Jean was as famous as a "celebrity". As whenever she walked on streets, she was followed

and reported by paparazzi. Being married to one of the top businessman had its disadvantages. And as

this video incident proved to be a big one, she was sure to be followed by them whether she liked it or

not.

Celebrities were just followed and reported in this way once anything happened to them.

The journalists would take advantage of all chances to report as long as the reports were of value to

them.

If anyone made any mischief on her under this situation, nothing would be better than this for protecting

Jean!

Therefore, Jean was very certain that she was safe in the hospital.

In addition, she was sure that the one that framed her with the video wouldn't play tricks on her in that

case, Unless that one was so desperate to hurt her at all costs.

"Mrs. Jean, you are still too naive and innocent. The person involved will do something again to plot

against you and frame you. The bad guy can even plot an accident for you in public without presence.

This is a common trick. Of course, these are just my personal views and advice. But I still hope that you

should consider them and take my instructions. Mrs. Jean, you just stay in hospital. Don't even try to

move out of here. It would be more problematic for you if something happens again." Toby explained to

her with great patience.

"Do you think that I can stay safe in the hospital? This place is crowded with people every day. Surely,

news like I am hospitalized must be known to many people! And through them, it could be known to the

person who framed me. If they want, they can also hurt me in the hospital! It's not difficult for them to

reach me here, " Jean retorted. She was angry as well as a little bit worried for herself.

Upon hearing her counter arguments, Toby took a deep breath and looked at her, feeling helpless and

speechless. It was difficult for him to make her believe in him. She was one with intelligent mind.

He couldn't tell Jean anything about Zed's planning, or else he would disclose the secret plan. And it

was very necessary for them to follow the plan in order to catch the culprit.

For the time being, Jean couldn't know about this plan, which was for her own safety.

As long as Jean was to stay in hospital, Zed was sure enough that they would be able to protect her

safely. But, if she moved out of the hospital, it would become impossible for him to save her from

further harm.

Toby said goodbye to Jean in person, just in an attempt to confuse and mislead Jean and her foe. It

was intentionally planned, so that foe would make an attempt to do anything to hurt Jean and they

would be able to capture that person.

Toby was going to continue his stay there in the hospital to protect Jean, but just secretly.

His presence there couldn't be detected by Jean, let alone by the opponent. He had to be very careful

in hiding himself.

Toby exhorted Jean that way, in order that she wouldn't get cranky. He also did that because he wanted

to lure the opponent to show up.

Last night, Toby intentionally came to the hospital. His presence must have been known by the one

framing Jean. They knew that person would be keeping tab on her and that person would be knowing

every single step of her and about every single guest visiting her.

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"Mrs. Jean, please take my advice if you trust me." By that time, Toby had run out of words. He could

do nothing but comfort her with a serious look. He was in between two difficult positions. One was

following his boss's orders and the other was fighting his urge to tell Jean the truth.

So far, Jean had only met Toby twice, including this one.

But she unconsciously believed what he said to her. There was some kind of vibe coming out of him

which made Jean believe in him.

"Okay, I will do as you've advised me. I will not leave the hospital if not absolutely necessary. But Toby,

you were here protecting my safety for the past few days. Then, you should be knowing that I have to

only stay in hospital for one week..."

'What will happen after one week? Then I have to move out. What will happen then?

What should I do once I am out of here?'

"One week will be enough." After uttering out these words, Toby bowed down to her to show his

respect. Before Jean could react, he strode away and disappeared from her eyes in a flash.

Jean was very stunned at Toby's swift disappearance like a gust of wind. In disbelief, she rubbed her

eyes, To confirm that Toby had really walked towards the gate of the hospital. She was shocked on

Toby's swift exit, as it seemed a bit strange. Surprisingly, feelings of emptiness and loneliness

consumed her.

Last night, she was even expecting that Zed would come back to her when she knew that Toby was

there for protecting her. As Toby was his man, his presence meant that Zed was showing his concern in

the matter.

But now, all her dreams were shattered. Her last hope, feeling of happiness in her heart, all of them

were gone now. She felt as if she was left alone in the world with no one to stay with her. It was like

falling down to the bottom of the ocean.

As she had expected, Zed was no longer the one that she once was familiar with! Now, he was just like

a stranger to her.