POV JEANNE…The way to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel wasn't that far, so we arrived there at exactly 9 pm.When we arrived at the main entrance of the hotel lobby, Jonah and a male bodyguard came down with me while the female bodyguard drove the car to the hotel basement to park with another car filled with four other bodyguards."Give me 4 best rooms with breakfast for 8 people," I said in front of the reception desk while handing over my black card."O-Okay, we'll process it." The receptionist in front of me looked a little surprised, but then she looked busy with the phone at her desk."M-Ma'am, it doesn't need to be ordered for us," suddenly Jonah's voice was heard, "After all, we'll just be on guard in front of your room, ma’am."From the look on his face, Jonah looked worried and afraid. Then I turned to look at the face of another guard standing behind Jonah. He also seemed to be avoiding my gaze and just looked down.""Did you tell Leo about me staying here?" I asked and neithe
POV LEO …"I can't believe what I just read..."Currently I'm in one of the rooms of our family's private villa in San Pedro Sula with several books and documents on the table in front of me.I held the document tightly in my hand with disbelieving eyes looking at Owen who was sitting in front of me with a cigar in my hand. I tried to strengthen myself with what I had just read."Have you confirmed all this is true?" I asked again.Owen looked relaxed as he smoked his cigar in front of me and exhaled a puff of smoke. However, I knew that behind that relaxed face, Owen was very serious. It was very rare for him to keep a straight face like that, unless there was a really serious problem."Hahh... that's also what you should investigate," he said as he let out a puff of smoke from his mouth and nostrils, "I came here for political business. But your subordinates who couldn't contact you instead contacted me...""...so I decided to help you a little, but instead I discovered a surprisin
POV JEANNE…"I thought you were doing volunteer work in Palestine," I said as I looked at the man in front of me who was pouring red wine into my glass. I saw him chuckle. "Did you miss me?" he asked in a joking tone. "Are you crazy?" I joked with a chuckle, "I was just wondering how you could be in the same building as me, it's such a strange coincidence. It's more like you're stalking me." I don't know if it's just me or what, but I caught a glimpse of tension on Samuel's face. I thought maybe he felt uncomfortable because my words seemed to be accusing him, even though I was just joking. "Hey, I'm just joking," I said with an amused chuckle, "Why is your face so tense? Don't you usually like to joke around like that?"After I said that, Samuel's face relaxed and he laughed too. "Hahaha... I'm playing a trick on you too, you know? It's nice to see you worrying about me," he said in a mocking tone. I couldn't help but chuckle. "No, I'm not. I'm not worrying about you at all,"
POV JEANNE … "Can I borrow the phone? I want to order a taxi." With a forced smile, I spoke to the receptionist in front of me. "O-Of course, ma'am," he stammered, "B-Let me order it." The receptionist's face looked frightened and I just smiled at her. I saw that the receptionist seemed to be on the phone with someone, and didn't hang up for long. "The taxi will be here in 15 minutes," she said, "You can wait for it on the sofa." She then pointed to the sofa in the hotel lobby. I quickly walked over there and sat down on one of the couches. I unconsciously cried, thinking about what happened earlier. Leo's slap on my cheek was still there and I don't know why my chest felt hurt when he slapped me."Even though this relationship is only limited to a contract. Why did he go that far to me?" I muttered.Could it be that he actually loves me and he is worried about me? — I thought. It's also my fault for meeting Samuel early in the morning even though it was by accident. I thought
POV LEO…"Argh...! Damn...!" THUD!CRASH! I couldn't contain my anger anymore and ruined everything I saw. Every corner of the hotel room I was in was a mess. I didn't care if I had to pay compensation, because that wasn't what I was currently thinking about. Right now all my emotions seem to be controlling me. I ruffled my hair in frustration and rubbed my face roughly. Why won't that woman understand that I'm worried about her?! — I said to myself in depression. "M-Master..." Jonah's voice suddenly came from the doorway. I turned around and found him looking at me fearfully. I didn't answer and just looked at him sharply which made Jonah look down. I know my current condition makes anyone who sees it feel scared, but right now I'm really not in a good condition to talk to anyone."W-We've looked everywhere for Madame Jeanne, but we haven't found her at all," Jonah said, "But we promise —" "There's no need to look for her," I interrupt Jonah as I clench my bloodied hand from
POV JEANNE…"Hey Morgan, are you sure you don't want to stay with us longer?." Libby's voice chirped when I had just gotten out of the car Ezra was driving. I turned around and smiled at her.That night, I told Ezra a lot about what happened to me at that time and my relationship with Leo. I thought Libby would laugh at me because she somehow thought I stole Leo from her, but I was wrong. Libby actually responded to my story wisely even though her words were still sharp as usual. She even offered me to stay with her and Ezra for a few days. At first I refused, but finally I accepted after considering many things — because I was afraid Leo would come to my penthouse and I wasn't ready to meet him. So in the last few days since that incident, I have been staying at Ezra's private house which is located in the area around Manhattan, and of course Libby was there too."Thanks for the offer," I said, "But I'm fine. I don't want to keep bothering you. Moreover, I have lived with you fo
POV JEANNE … "Hey wait! You can't — w-what the fuck are you doing?! Let go of me!" I looked at Libby who was screaming and struggling as several people dragged her out. "Stop it!" I said as I got up from the sofa and approached Libby who was being dragged out, "What are you doing? She's —" "Hey! Let go of the damn thing! Don't touch me!" Libby's voice still rang out, "Jeanne doesn't want to meet your boss! You guys should respect her ..." "... hey! Stop your men, Leo Morgan!" Libby said while still struggling.SLAM!Shortly after, there was the sound of the door closing quite loudly. The figures of Libby and Leo's bodyguards disappeared from behind the door.I closed my eyes as I took a deep breath. When I was about to walk over the door, I felt something holding me back. It was obvious that the fingers holding my hand belonged to Leo."Let go of me," I said without looking back, "What right do you have to kick out my guest, Mr. Leo Morgan?""We need to talk and clear up our mis
POV JEANNE..."What else do you want?" I stared coldly at the man standing in front of me. He smiled with a bouquet of red roses in his hand and then thrust the bouquet at me. "I've been waiting to see you, dear," he said in a soft tone that wasn't him at all, "Since yesterday I haven't seen you and it makes me miss you so much."I let out a long sigh as I closed my eyes. This was the third day Leo had come to my penthouse. In the morning he would stand in front of my penthouse with a bouquet of roses and a letter inside. During the day he would come with a few packets of food. In the night he would also come with a lot of gifts. Leo didn't try to get into my penthouse even though I'm sure he had the access card since I gave it to him."Stop this. What you're doing is all for nothing, Mr. Morgan," I said coldly, "I told you, I really don't-""I know. I still want to see you though," he said, "You don't need to greet me, I'm happy enough with seeing you."I don't know what he was r