My Daring Wife

Strong Backings

When Hong Joshua 's car was far into the distance, Lee Jennie turned towards Kim Lisa with a deep scowl. She crossed her arms and glared daggers from her eyes.

Kim Lisa shrunk back, knowing she was in for a earful.

"Another blind date?! That was the fifth time this month!" Lee Jennie bit out, her temper slightly rising.

No matter how many times she told Kim Lisa that she was fine being single, the stubborn woman wouldn't listen! Blind dates after blind dates and in the least expected times too.

"But Jen, you're going to be lonely when I leave for my trip next month!" She whined, grabbing Lee Jennie 's arm and swaying her side by side.

Lee Jennie sighed pinching the spot between her brows. "Like I've told you a billion times before, I'm fine being single. I like my peace and quiet." She frowned. She knew Kim Lisa was looking out for her. The blind dates came from good intentions, but she was beginning to grow annoyed at Lisa's persistence.

What's wrong with being single? 

"But, Jen-"

"No buts". Lee Jennie interrupted, hailing down a cab to take her home.

Kim Lisa pouted upon seeing how eager she was to leave he. "Don't leave me yet! You might not be lonely, but I most certainly am!" Like a child eager to spend more time with her parents, she clung onto her Jennie.

Lee Jennie laughed at her childish friend.

Kim Lisa's pout was absolutely adorable and if she was a man, she'd surely do anything to please her.

But she wasn't and pouts did not work on her. "My dear, you have a lot more friends-"

"But I like you the most!" Kim Lisa childishly stomped the ground, her silver anklets twinkling.

The long list of friends and acquaintances that Kim Lisa had were endless. It was incredible how she was able to make so many friends, have constant plans, and yet still have time for herself.

Because Kim Lisa was the only daughter of the prestigious and wealthiest family in the country, many people clung onto her like flies. They always sought after Kim Lisa's presence in social gatherings because it would significantly boost their status.

Lee Jennie was different.

She didn't follow after Kim Lisa like a lost puppy. Instead she was very independent and selective of her friends which forced Kim Lisa to cling onto her instead.

"Don't be mad at me, Jen. I only wanted the best for you." Kim Lisa widened her eyes and jutted her lips out into a deeper pout.

Lee Jennie laughed and patted Lisa's head. "Okay, okay, fine. Come to my house and I'll lecture you for a bit more, then we can watch that show you really like."

After going back to Lee Jennie's apartment condo, binge-watching an entire season of a variety show on blind dates, and then throwing popcorns at the screen, Kim Lisa was officially burned out. Slumped on the couch, she was in a deep slumber. She slept like a child with her body curled into a ball and arms tucked underneath her face.

Lee Jennie chuckled at the sight and placed a heavy blanket over her. After tying up her long hair, she began to clean up the mess they've made. If this was the woman from two years ago, she would've left the chore to the house cleaner.

Lee Jennie figured it was best not to be lazy. Being able to clean the house and do the laundry on her own was something she should have mastered the moment she moved out of her parent's house.

She knew she could never fix the sins she committed in the past, the friendships and relationships she had severed, but she swore to herself she would definitely try to make positive changes in her present and future life.

When she was sweeping the popcorn bits into the dustbin, her phone went off. Looking at the contact, she frowned.

Her mother was calling her and the woman only did it when she wanted something from her.

It had been a couple of months since they've last spoken and that was when her mother tried to splash boiling hot water onto Lee Jennie's face. She was quick to side step the attack, or else her face would've been permanently scarred. Her mother never liked her and after the incident with Xu Kai, the hatred was evident.

Lee Jennie hesitated to pick up the call, but on the last ring, she did. The minute she did so, her mother's voice blared out of the phone.

"Why did you take so long to pick up? Are you trying to disrespect your mother?! The woman screeched over the phone, her voice rising louder and louder.

Lee Jennie held the phone way from her ears.

Wang Neeseo rambled and yelled about Lee Jennie's hesitation of picking up the call and making her wait longer than needed. After a few minutes of nonstop insults, Lee Jennie couldn't handle it anymore. " Mother dearest, please reach your conclusion soon."

"You brat-"

"Yes, yes, I'm a disgrace, and you wish you didn't give birth to me twenty-three years ago. We've already established that." Lee Jennie memorized her mother's insults.

Every brutal stabbing of reality was given by her mother. The woman was ruthless and showed no love for her eldest daughter. Instead, she focused all of her love and attention on her prized youngest daughter, the perfect star of the family; Lee Linhua.

"Your younger sister's birthday is coming up. Give us some face by showing up at the banquet." Wang Neeseo bit out. As much as she despised her eldest daughter with every inch of her soul, Lee Jennie was inevitably extremely useful.

She was able to have the terrifying backing of Lee Sohyuk, the Monarch of the Lee Corporation and the man with the highest share in the company.

Wang Neeseo hates to admit it, but this brat was quite smart. Cultivating a good relationship with her grandfather at the tender age of four, she had a perfectly safe spot in his cold heart.

"Are you sure you want me there? I can transfer this call to grandfather since that was your ultimate plan." Lee Jennie hummed nonchalantly inspecting her nails.

Wang Neeseo nearly lost her composure. Of course, her true purpose in inviting Lee Jennie was to lure out Lee Sohyuk. Having such a grand, influential, and powerful man show up at her youngest birthday would bring endless benefits that no money could accord.

Out of all his five grandaughters, Lee Jennie was Lee Sohyuk's favorite.

Wang Neeseo didn't know how Lee Jennie was able to curry his favor and adoration, but she effortlessly did so. If it wasn't for her strong backing she would've never contacted Lee Jennie.