Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman

Chapter 299 I Hate You Both

"I know you guys didn't mean to hurt me. Why didn't you speak to me before doing it? Some measures

should be taken before doing such a thing. Now you are all involved in this dangerous situation. Don't

you know that it is a quite risky thing for you to do? How can I feel peaceful after what you have done?"

Jean looked at them with a worried look before she spoke earnestly.

"You don't have to worry about our safety." Maranda stretched her hands out to Jean and

said,"Anyway, our biggest concern is your safety. Everything else comes second. And don't worry about

us. We are all safe in our own homes, and I certainly don't think that person is capable of doing much.

Jean, take it easy. You know I am not easy to mess with and no one can bully me."

Maranda spoke very highly of her strength hoping it comforted Jean.

"But you should not forget that all you did is behind your parents' back. When you are back home, they

are going to be really angry. So it is rather early for you to show the air of complacency in front of me.

What's more, there is another thing and it is of the most importance. Your families are powerful in H

City, but none can match with Zed's family. And you are all well aware of his situation. If he is in danger

then none of you are safe either. So you should not take this matter lightly,"

said Jean with a tone that defined seriousness.

Hearing her powerful words, the ward immediately fell into an awkward silence. It was so quiet that

they clearly heard the sound of each others' breath.

Even Maranda, who had shown the air of complacency, lost her earlier vigor. Now there was

embarrassment showcased on her beautiful face.

"But..." Minutes later, Maranda decided to break the silence because she couldn't take it anymore. "No

Jean, we were present when the incident happened so it is not fair for us to hide while you are in

trouble. How can we watch you bear down all the burden alone? Jean, you are my friend. Even if you

were not my friend, I would still stand out to help you. This is my personality and nothing can change

that."

"Maranda, I know that you have a kind heart. However, there are many things you should take into

consideration. You can never do things without thinking about its consequences." Jean took a moment

to stare at Maranda's face before she spoke again. "Now you got Calvin and Ron involved in this. I

really don't have any idea to deal with the situation anymore. I only hope that you three will not be

targeted by them," Jean said and sighed.

"Them?" This confused Maranda and she questioned Jean. "Jean, have you found any clue?"

"If I have found any clue, I will never be this anxious and worried." Feeling defensive, Jean shook her

head and tried to look offended.

"Now that we have already got involved, we are now on the same boat. So even if they want to harm

you, they will have to face us too." Speaking about this, a big smile crept on Maranda's face at once.

She tried to comfort Jean by speaking her mind.

"How eloquent you are!" The seriousness was gone from Jean's face and she finally burst into laughter.

The tension loosened from the ward and things were starting to get fine.

In truth, She wasn't mad at Maranda.

The reason behind Jean's anger was Maranda's careless attitude towards her own life. She hated the

fact that Maranda would throw her own life away for Jean's sake.

However, deep down she felt lucky to have someone who cared so much for her.

After talking to Maranda, the anger inside Jean dissipated quickly.

"Jean, so have you forgiven me?" Now Maranda noticed the change in Jean's expression and

immediately pried for an answer.

"Not yet." Jean wished she could look more serious because if Maranda thought she forgave her then

she might try risking her life again in the future. She looked at Maranda with a serious look and

said,"You never take my words seriously, so we are not friends anymore."

"Jean..." Maranda let out a cry. Tears hovered in the corners of her eyes. "I promise that I will listen to

you and I will never do this again. Could you please forgive me this time? If you don't take me as your

friend, I will... I will..." Maranda stopped mid-way because her worry made it hard to speak.

Instead of speaking, she went and sat closer to Jean.

"What will you do?" asked Jean. Jean felt that it was quite interesting to watch Maranda's anxiety. Her

face had turned red from all the fear.

Inside, Jean thought, 'Maranda, now you are worried.

I am going to let you taste your own medicine. This is exactly the way I felt when you held the news

conference in spite of my warning. Now you know how I suffered at that time.

If I am not cruel to you now then you will never learn a lesson. Your safety matters the most to me.'

Standing like an audience, Ron and Calvin exchanged glances and both had a smirk on their faces.

Inside their heart, they were moved by seeing this friendship.

They never expected that the relationship between these two women has reached this extent.

Maranda cared a great deal about Jean and was distressed or else she wouldn't have failed to notice

that Jean said those words on purpose.

And Jean...

A strange feeling consumed Ron. He knew that Jean also treated Maranda as her best friend.

Or else she wouldn't have tried to stop them from holding the news conference.

If Jean hadn't taken Maranda as her best friend, she would have gotten Maranda involved in this mess.

'These two women only thought for each other instead of considering their own safety, ' thought Ron.

"I will..." Now Maranda stared at Jean worriedly. At last, she closed her eyes as if to cover the fury in

her eyes. She looked determined and confused at the moment. "I will accompany you to stay in the

hospital. Even if you threaten me to leave, I won't leave unless you forgive me," Maranda said in an

indifferent voice.

'What did she say?' Jean's eyes widened. She looked at Maranda in amazement.

For a second Jean thought Maranda would come up with some smart threatening lines but this was

beyond her.

She never expected her to come up with such a naive method.

'Where was that eloquent and smart Maranda?' wondered Jean.

Jean didn't believe it was the eloquent Maranda standing in front of her. Hence she rubbed her eyes as

if to check it was actually Maranda.

Seeing Maranda's vulnerable side, Ron and Calvin were also startled. Both of them were laughing

secretly but somehow they lost control and laughed out loud.NôvelDrama.Org owns © this.

Their laughter didn't go unnoticed and Maranda turned to look at them. She flushed at once and said

shamefully and angrily to the men,"What else do you expect me to do? Do you really want me to break

my friendship with Jean? I hardly have friends. And it was really hard for me to gain her trust and

friendship… And now she doesn't want to be my friend anymore..."

Saying it out loud made it even worse, and Maranda ended up bawling like a baby.

"You..." Jean was confused as to what to say. Awkwardly, She put one hand on her forehead. She had

been laughing at Maranda's naivety, but now she felt quite guilty.

Ron and Calvin looked at each other embarrassedly. They didn't dare to laugh out this time because

Maranda's feelings looked really hurt.

"You are no longer a small girl. Don't you feel shame crying in front of so many people?" After uttering

these words, Jean feigned an expression of frustration.

"I don't care. I know that you are all laughing at me. You don't need to deny that." Slowly, Maranda

wiped the tears off her face and again faced the two men. "I can understand why Jean doesn't forgive

me. But you two are quite hateful. You guys are so useless! You can't help instead you are gloating and

laughing! Ron and Calvin, I hate you both!"

Seeing Maranda's tearful face, Ron immediately frowned and he became gentle toward her before

saying in a soft tone,"Don't cry anymore. It was our fault to laugh at you. We are now apologizing to

you."

Hearing this, Maranda showed a content expression. Her gaze immediately shifted onto Calvin.

On receiving the gaze, Calvin knew Maranda's intention clearly. A bitter smile crept on his face. "It was

my fault. I am sorry," he said while catching both his ears to prove his mistake.

"I don't need your apologies. That is not enough for me. You have to make Jean forgive me and be my

friend again. Then I will forgive you both." Now that she had help, Maranda immediately acted like a

queen.

Ron and Calvin looked at each other and smiled at her cuteness. Then they shifted their gaze on Jean,

throwing up their hands and putting on a puppy face.

Jean saw what had happened and knew that she could not continue her pretence.

She nodded to the two men and turned to look at Maranda, who was as proud as a peacock.

"Maranda, what you did embarrassed me now. But I am going to forgive you… And I am doing this only

because of Ron and Calvin..."