The Wicked Wife 2

Chapter 207: Aftermath

Suzy understood that he only said those words to remind her to be more careful in the future. It had been a miracle that she was able to avoid the impending disaster waiting for her because she was sent to Jackson's bed as opposed to other men, who could do lascivious things to her body against her will.

"I wish we'd met under better circumstances compared to last night." Suzy bit her lower lip before giving him an awkward smile.

"We didn't." Jackson said in a crisp voice, "but it doesn't matter now."

"I suppose you're right. There's no point in dwelling on something we cannot change." She commented.

Jackson remained silent, but the slight incline of his head told Suzy that he was listening. Suzy didn't seem to mind his silence and started eating her breakfast without a word, casually checking him out.

From where she was seated, she could only see the good side of his face, no doubt he was trying to make her feel comfortable by hiding his scarred face again. Looking at him like this, Suzy was given a sight of his clean side-profile.

She thought that he was quite good looking, as expected from a man of his status. His slight angular jaw and strong facial features looked flattering on him. He had this commanding aura that could be oppressive and charming at the same time. His dark eyes were narrow and his lips thin, as if he never knew how to smile at all.

Of course, Suzy was aware of the reason for this and she didn't blame him for it. The scars on his face looked jagged and deep, indicating that whatever caused it was too serious to leave Jackson like this. She was curious to know the story behind it, but she knew it was improper for her to ask him such a personal question.

Jackson's movements looked refined, as if he'd been used to such ethics and custom his whole life. His long fingers held his cup of coffee, while he occasionally glanced her way as she ate. He found her toying with her food.

"Is everything alright?" He asked her and Suzy couldn't help but sigh inwardly. She couldn't possibly inconvenience him more than she already had.

"Great, thank you. Just wondering how I should proceed after this."

Despite her hunger, Suzy didn't have the appetite to eat more. She knew that she wasn't truly safe yet, until she was able to meet Jennie and find out the current situation outside.

"I've only met Jennie once." Jackson replied. "But I think she's a capable woman. You don't need to worry too much if she's your manager."

Suzy smiled at that.

"Actually, I quite envy her." She admitted, piquing Jackson's curiosity.

"How so?"

Suzy paused as she reminisced how she met Jennie the first time and how the latter tried to help her improve and promised to make her a queen someday, something Suzy wasn't aiming for.

"She's everything I'm not." She answered her benefactor. "When I met President Lee for the first time, I thought that she's the most beautiful girl I've seen in my whole life."

"You aren't bad yourself, Miss Bae. I assure you, your looks are pleasing to look at."

Jackson didn't know where he got the courage to utter those words, but he didn't want Suzy to worry about her physical appearance. She and Jennie were both beautiful in their own ways.

Suzy stared at his wide eyes and blushed a little. She averted her eyes and cleared her throat, trying to remind herself of what she was saying earlier.