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.

tasted it, he silently grimaced. Jean's food didn't

wasn't like the food cooked by Julia Although the dishes cooked by Julia

it delicious?" Jean asked

"It's delicious.

cheerfully nodded at

chatted about business over dinner, Terence was surprised by

expect that you would know so much about business," Terence remarked

head. "You know what I do. Although I write fiction novels, I 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

are too modest." Terence smiled at her. "I have worked hard in the business sector for many years just to gain experience. Do you still

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

Terence replied. "When you find it, just let me know. I'll be the one to

at him. "By the way, my book is going to be adapted into a TV show. We have just begun shooting. If

doubtfully

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

Terence shyly scratched his head. "I'm not really interested

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

contorted into a frown when he heard her name. "Why is she

work. I saw an

woman. You should have just left her to her fate. Why did you help her? She won't even

her sister's name. He hadn't seen her since the day she left