The Villain's Wife (Book 2)

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"Why are you here?"

Adalind almost jumped out of her seat when she heard Jennie's voice. She turned towards Jennie who was already standing next to her. She was too engrossed in her own thinking that she did not even notice Jennie approached her.

"Oh!" Adalind smiled as she rose from her seat. She looked at Jennie. "I am here to apologize for what happened the other day. My cousin gave me a good scolding. I now understand how inappropriate it was."

"Apology accepted. " Jennie walked towards the other seat, leaving Adalind standing like a statue. "Is this for me?" Jennie eyed the pink box wrapped in red ribbons. If her guess was right, it should be some sort of cake or cookies.

Adalind nodded. Jennie's straightforward behavior surprised her. She sat opposite to Jennie. She was expecting to see Lisa just before he left for work. "I baked it myself."

"Good." Jennie eyed the small maid earlier as she handed the box. She then shifted her gaze to Adalind, the same smile still plastered on her face. Adalind responded with an awkward smile.

She stared at Jennie's smiling face, wondering what to say. For some reason, Jennie's actions made her feel awkward. "Also... I am here to... I heard that you own one house here? The other one with the flowers? I am wondering if you are selling it?"

"No."

"Oh... maybe we can negotiate? I mean... I really needed a place to stay. I am currently staying at my cousin's house right now. It's been a few days and I am loving Korea. So I thought... I should buy something in this place. In case I want to take a break."

"I agree. Well... just in case... how much are you willing to pay for that three-bedroom house?" Jennie asked, interest apparent in her eyes.

"If you want my parent's lawyers will reach out to your secretary for the offer."

Jennie smiled. "Your parent's lawyers... are they going to buy the property for you?"

"Yes. My father asked me what I want for my next birthday and I already told him I want a property here. You see... I am very interested in that house. I love the flowers and the view is spectacular."

"Hmm..." Jennie nodded. "Too bad. It's not for sale."

"Why not? You already have a mansion. The lady that I talked to said that you never really stayed in that house, anyway. It would be a waste if you... let it rot just like that."

"Miss Brooke..." Jennie made a deliberate pause. "Are you familiar with... emotional attachments?" she asked. "You know... when you get too attached to something very important to you?"

Adalind's lips lifted into a smirk as she fought the urge to laugh at Jennie's question. "Are you saying that you are... emotionally attached to.... a house?" Mockery laced her tone.

"Oh. You haven't heard of it?" Jennie responded with another question. She lifted her chin a little as she looked at Adalind. Slowly, Jennie's eyebrow raised. "Is that an unfamiliar concept for you?"

As expected, her words erased the smile on Adalind's face. Why does it seem that Adalind was the one who needs to feel as if she was ignorant? Adalind's question was supposed to make Jennie feel as if she was being too emotional over the house.

Her question was supposed to make Jennie feel as if she was overreacting. Adalind thought that her words could easily pressure Jennie into selling the old house. She was wrong.

"Well... I am not the type that gets emotionally attached easily." Adalind retorted. "Things are things. They are easily replaceable." She smiled. "Just like people."