The Villain's Wife (Book 2)

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"Don't lie to me," her husband's voice had a tinge of warning. "Do you think she will waste her time looking for evidence if you did not do something wrong? Do you see me as a fool?"

"Husband... you have to believe me this time. I didn't really do anything wrong. Maybe we can ask father to.."

"Linyue... if you keep on lying to me. I won't be able to help you. We both know how your father is very strict about this. If your brothers and sister will get ahold of this scandal, they will surely kick us while we are down. Then they will send our son out of the company. We can't let that happen."

"But..."

Her words were interrupted when the maid approached her. "Is there something that you need?" she asked.

"Madam... Miss Jennie is still outside. She did not leave earlier and she... she told me to ask you..."

"Let her in!" Madam Liu said. She waited for the maid to leave before speaking to her husband. "She is here."

"Then... handle this well. Linyue... remember to save our face. Treat her well." Her husband said. "And please... avoid any arguments or confrontations. I will talk to Mr. Manoban about the matter with her wife. I am sure he is not aware of her actions. Maybe I can... get us out of this situation by talking to him." Not long after, her husband ended the call.

With a sigh, Madam Liu held her phone closer to her chest. A line appeared between her brows. Was this Jennie's retaliation because she did not let her inside? Or is it because of telling Adalind about her other house? But... isn't this too petty?

Madam Liu eyed the entrance that led towards the terrace of their mansion. A few seconds later, she saw Jennie walking at the entrance, her red dress swaying, dancing at the breeze. Jennie smiled at her.

"Madam Liu..." she uttered. "What you did was quite rude." Jennie's eyes landed towards the group of women not far away from them. "I don't like it."

"Jennie," Madam Liu felt an enormous lump in her throat. She forced a smile. "I was... it was a misunderstanding."

"Is that so?" Jennie lifted an eyebrow before she snorted. "First you told Adalind and maybe showed her images of my house. Then, you refuse to let me inside when I even wasted some of my precious energy to prepare some gifts for you. Then you tell me it was a misunderstanding?" Jennie's sweet tone vanished.

"Jennie... let's not do that here." Madam Liu managed to say. She dreaded everything about Jennie. Her cunning eyes, the way her lips curled into a mocking smile, her sharp words. Everything about Jennie is making her uncomfortable.

"Do what?" Jennie lifted an eyebrow. However, she did not wait for Madam Liu to say something. Instead, she sashayed her way into the group of women. "Ladies..." Jennie uttered, gaining everyone's attention.

"Jennie... how did you get it?"

"Ask your mother." She shrugged and sat at the vacant seat. "She graciously let me in... after some..." Jennie's eyes darted towards Madam Liu's pale face. "Threats." Seeing everyone's reaction only made Jennie laugh inwardly.

"Jennie is only joking. She really loves to say such funny things." Madam Liu gave a wry laughter. "I let her in." She met her daughter's eyes, hoping that the latter would not say something that might anger Jennie. However, just who was Liu Chin?

"Why? I am not very comfortable with her coming into our house."

"And what are you comfortable with... Miss Liu?" Jennie retorted. She then opened a pack of nuts that Lisa got for her and started throwing some in her mouth. "Cheating to get into the university?"