A Night with Her Cruel Mate

"Well..." Terence hesitated.

"Please accept it." Mandy joined their conversation. "This is Jean's way of thanking you. If you don't accept it, she won't be at ease.

Ever since she was young, I've always spoiled my daughter. If it weren't for you, she wouldn't have had a place to live in. Please, accept this gift. You deserve it."

"Then... I'll take it." Terence nodded, respecting their wishes. Jean knew from before that he was a man who loved to drink, so she spent a lot of money just to purchase these two bottles. She knew that it would satisfy him.

Jean let out a sigh of relief when he finally agreed to take it. She happily poured him a glass of wine and smiled. "Please, try it."

"It's good wine." Terence sipped it and looked around, realizing that there weren't any servants in the house. He frowned in confusion. "Why does the villa look deserted? Where are the servants?"

"They—" Before Jean could say anything else, Mandy interrupted, "Let's not discuss what they're doing. Let's just eat."

"Mom..." She gave Mandy a disappointed look and directed her gaze at Terence. "Since you were coming here today, I decided to give them a day off. That way, we can eat our meal freely. They informed me that they went out to shop, but I'm sure they'll be back soon."

Terence nodded and commented, "It must be easier for them to serve you."

"Don't tease me. Just taste the food I cooked." Jean grinned at him. "I made this meal especially for you. You must eat more."

"Okay, I will," Terence said as he readily looked at the meal in front of him.

he silently grimaced. Jean's food didn't taste

the dishes cooked by Julia didn't

it delicious?"

eyes gleaming, and out of courtesy, he replied, "It's delicious. But don't just stare at me, you should

cheerfully nodded at

dinner, Terence was surprised

would know so much about business," Terence remarked

must do research to make it mirror reality. My suggestions were simply based on a book about business administration. I didn't know whether it would help you or not, but I do hope that you don't

at her. "I have worked hard in the business sector for many years just to gain experience. Do you still have the book? Can

nodded in agreement. "Since I just moved here, I might not be able to give it to you right away because I'm still unpacking. How about this? When I find the book later

just let me know. I'll be the one to pick

my book is going to be adapted into a TV show. We have just begun

doubtfully looked

alright if you don't have the time. I'm not going

head. "I'm not really interested in

I'm also working with Julia, so it's okay with me if you don't come. You might feel awkward

face contorted into a frown when he heard her name.

to the director," Jean explained. "Ever since my mother caused that scandal, she hadn't been able to find work. I saw an opportunity and decided to help her. Even though all those things happened, she still deserves

just left her to her fate. Why did you

when Jean mentioned her sister's name. He hadn't