My Daring Wife

Saved his life

After cooking dinner and enjoying it with Lee Jennie , Kim Lisa went home to prepare herself for a photoshoot next morning.

Lee Jennie quickly cleaned up the mess in the kitchen, showered, and then retired to her office. She didn't know why she always came into this room, but her office was surprisingly soothing.

From the light ticking of the clock on the wall, the perfect view of the city, the bright light of the cars beneath, and the calming scent of cotton, everything about this room screamed comfort.

Sitting on the large window isle, Lee Jennie stared at the city below her. She took a sip from her wine glass, twirling it around and chuckling to herself at the taste of the lemon water.

Lee Jennie was trying her best to not drink alcohol because it reminded her of horrible memories of self-hatred and doubt. While staring at the scenery of the city, she unknowingly fell asleep and soon found herself stuck in a nightmare.

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RING!

RING!

RING!

Lee Jennie's phone went off the next morning, startling her from the nightmare she was experiencing. In her tired and groggy state, she reached for the phone.

She groaned at the soreness of her body. "I slept in such a uncomfortable position, no wonder my body hurts." She muttered to herself

Without looking at the caller ID, she tiredly picked up her. ".... Hello?" She greeted, her voice laced with heavy exhaustion.

"Jennie , did you just wake up?" The aged, yet deep and powerful voice of her grandfather immediately snapped Lee Jennie from her sleepy trance.

Despite the fact that Lee Soohyuk was not watching her, Lee Jennie sat up straighter. "Yes, I did". She sheepishly responded.

A low chuckle could be heard. "My dear, it's one in the afternoon. It's not good to sleep that long." He mused. "I hope you didn't fall asleep drinking some sort of wine or whiskey?" Though his voice was light and warm, there was a layer of warning beneath it.

Lee Jennie cracked a smile, even though she knew he couldn't see it. "No, of course not. I promised you I'd stop drinking so much, didn't I? " She picked up the wine glass of lemon water and placed it in the kitchen sink.

After a few seconds pf careful thinking, she added, "But that doesn't mean I've been perfect. I drank lemon water out of a wine glass last night."

Lee Soohyuk released a burst of hearty laughter at the thought of his granddaughter sulking over lemon water. 'As long as it's not wine wine, I am fine with whatever glass you drink from". He was entertained by her words.

He was glad she was finally changing her alcoholic ways. It had already ruined her once. He did not want history to repeat itself.

"Did you have lunch yet Jennie?" He asked clearly having an ulterior motive.

Lee Jennie raised a brow at the question. She prayed he didn't join the blind dates train. She already had one yesterday!

'Not yet. Did you?" She asked, placing the glass into the kitchen sink.

"No, I did not. How about you have a nice chat with me in one of the restaurants near my office?" He suggested standing up from the leather chair.

Lee Jennie already knew he had other plans, but she was too lonely to care. "Sure, I 'd love to". She quietly said.

"Good, I will see you in one hour."

"Alright, goodbye grandpa." 

"Goodbye, child." He hung up the phone.

Lee Jennie began to get ready. She knew if he wanted to meet near his office, she would eventually get dragged into the enormous corporation. So she brushed her teeth, took a shower, and wore something business casual.

Stepping out of the taxi, Lee Jennie was beginning to garner the attention of a few onlookers. Because the restaurant was really popular and famous among socialites, the people immediately recognized the former queen.

Dressed in white Chanel blouse, Valentino dress pants, and the latest handbag, the women couldn't help but glower at Lee Jennie. Even when the Queen has lost her throne, she hadn't lost her elegance and grace.

Lee Jennie already knew the women that frequented this restaurant were famous socialites, so she wore an outfit that would leave them speechless. The only con was that she stepped out of a public cab, instead of a private driver.

"Haha, all those expensive outfits and she stepped out of a peasant's car." 

"Who does she think she is? Wearing the latest clothes when her credit cards were all blocked?"

"I'm surprised she's even able to buy those brands, didn't Xu Kai blacklist her from those stores?"

"Hmph, she probably had to ask someone to buy it for her. How shameful."

If she heard any of the gossips about her, Lee Jennie didn't show any signs of it. Instead, she kept her eyes forward and her head up.

The crown might've fallen, but she hadn't. Besides, she didn't have time to engage in their mindless chatter and gossip. If she wanted to she could instantly snap back but she was too hungry and tired to do so.

Lee Jennie skipped the long line and walked straight into the restaurant.

"Ma'am, did you ,make a reservation?" The woman in the front counter asked, briefly skimming over her outfit. She had been working here for a while now and could instantly smell money; Lee Jennie seemed to be made of it.

"No, I did not." Lee Jennie's words immediately caused the woman by the entrance to giggle an gossip.

"Hah, now she can't get in". 

"Stepped out of a poor car and now she's going to step out with her head low". 

"The reservation waitlist here is three months, there's no way she could get in".

"I'm sorry ma'am, but you cannot enter without a reservation." The hostess politely said. She nearly rolled her  eyes when Lee Jennie pursued her lips.

"Ma'am you're holding up the line. If you don't have a  reservation, I'm going to have to ask you to leave." She added on, finally rolling her eyes when Lee Jennie raised an amused brow.

"If she doesn't have a reservation, why waste my time?" The woman thought to herself.

Just then, a man in an ash gray suit stepped forward. His gaze was cold and stoic, forever in a serious and professional manner.

The hostess at the front immediately bowed at the presence of the man. "Good evening, Manager Tang-"

"Let the honorable guest inside. She doesn't need a reservation." The man's voice was incredibly frigid and the atmosphere around was eerily calm.

"Tang Sudong, it's been a while." Lee Jennie said, a smile gracing her face at the presence of her  old friend.

His stony gaze softened at her presence. He gently patted her head and resisted the urge to ruffle it.

"Indeed, it has been a while. We haven't talked in two years." He scolded, guiding her inside the restaurant and towards the private room where Lee Soohyuk was waiting for her.

The people outside the restaurant were stunned. They never would have thought the Iron Manager would be able to smile or have such a warm look on his face. All of the employees were equally surprised.

Tang Sudong never showed special treatment to anyone, regardless of their social status. They could've been an A-list celebrity and he wouldn't bat an eye at the idea of tossing them out of the restaurant. His mindset was completely different when it came to Lee Jennie. Without hesitation, he beckoned her inside the restaurant.

The people stared at the scene, their mouths open with shock. He treated her like she was a VIP or something, even though her current status was way too low for the food chain!

No one knew the long history between Tang Sudong and Lee Jennie, the woman who saved his life.