The Villain's Wife

27

Jennie put on a smile for Won-Young and Chaerin as she entered the private room that they reserved for this meeting. She gracefully took a seat across the couple and propped her face on her palm.

"You came alone," Won-Young stated calmly. He knew he shouldn't agitate this woman right now. "Where is your husband?"

"I told you he is a very busy man. Don't worry, he will come soon," she said before she opened the menu and read its contents. "Have you ordered anything?" she asked, ignoring Won-Young's indifferent gaze.

"I only ordered some tea. We were waiting for you," Chaerin said while giving her a gentle smile. "Ruby Jane, now that you are married, I hope that we can leave the past behind us and start a new chapter in our relationship. I know that it was wrong that your father and I have ignored you in the past. But I truly hope that you would find it in your heart to forgive us."

"Hmmm... I am craving for some lobster. How about you?" Jennie lifted her head to look at Won-Young.

"Lobster is fine," he answered, a little surprise at Won-Young's amiable attitude. But he also did not miss the fact that Jennie had ignored Chaerin who seemed saddened by her blatant disrespect. It didn't miss his eye when Chaerin bit her lower lip and when she lowered her head in awkwardness.

"How about your husband?" Won-Young asked, he really wanted to know what kind of man would like Ruby Jane.

"He will be here soon," she said before looking straight into her father's eyes. "This meeting is a surprise. I wonder why you would ask to see me and my husband. Does this have to do with Grandfather's inheritance?"

A flash of unfathomable emotion was seen in Won-Young's eyes. Jennie's bluntness was a surprise for him and Chaerin. He watched as Jennie calmly made her order. After making sure that the attendant was gone, he then answered, "I am surprised by your perceptiveness. I wanted to meet with you today for two reasons. First is because I truly want to meet your husband and second is because I want to buy over the properties from you. Don't worry, I will give you a fair price."

"Hmmm... how much are we talking about?" The gears in Jennie's head began to turn.

Jennie's question boosted Won-Young's confidence. This meant that his initial thoughts about Ruby Jane was right - she really loved money. "We can talk about this after dinner. Let's wait for you husband," he said.

Won-Young wanted to delay the conversation about money until Ruby Jane's husband arrived because he wanted him to see what a materialistic and money grabbing woman Ruby Jane was. Moreover, he wanted him to witness her disrespect towards him and Chaerin. Who would like a woman who was materialistic, greedy for money and disrespectful towards her parents? He was sure after seeing this ugly side of Ruby Jane, he would have second thoughts about his marriage with Ruby Jane and he might even divorce her if all goes to plan.

"Alright." Jennie shrugged while rolling her eyes inwardly. Did her father really think that she couldn't see through his thoughts. She was not naive or stupid ah.

"Ruby Jane, I was wondering... Your husband, is he from Korea as well? Is he familiar with the Kim family?"

"Of course he is," she answered while eyeing the tea that had been brewing in the pot on the table. She would love to have some of it. But the thought that these people might drug her again was somewhat making her cautious. "I'm sure you know him as well. He is quite well-known in this place."

Her statement made Won-Young raised an eyebrow. "Is he from the entertainment industry?"

"No."

"It's okay honey... I'm sure that Ruby Jane's husband is an excellent man. You don't have to feel anxious anymore," Chaerin said while stroking her husband's hands. She then gave Jennie a smile. "This makes me wonder, since you are already married, are you going to be settling in Korea? Or will you go back to Europe?"