Mr Manoban's Daring Wife [Jenlisa]

Chapter 31: It's Ruined

Jennie grabbed her burning cheek, completely shocked at what had just happened. Her blood boiled with anger.

Everyone was so focused on the show, no one had seen the door opening and a tall, handsome man step into the room. But when the sound of his expensive leather shoes clacked on the floor in the deathly silent room, the people's eyes grew wide.

Strolling into the room with his three-piece black suit, dark blue tie, and his hands in his pockets, was none other than Lisa Manoban. His deathly aura was hard to miss, and the furious look in his eyes was enough to send the people shaking in their spot.

They gulped in fear when his bleak, black eyes trailed around the room. The people held their breath and shivered at the sudden drop of temperature. Weren't the heaters turned to its highest temperature? Why was it so cold in here?

The wind fluttered, and the black fur-rimmed coat draped over Lisa's broad shoulders made him look like a King, no, the God of War. The people watched as his long legs carried him towards the center of the room where Jennie was standing, shocked and clutching her bright red face.

Kai was so furious at her; he didn't realize the presence of a man who can easily stomp over him.

"What's going on here?" When he spoke, the entire room became quiet. It was so silent; one could hear a feather fall onto the ground.

His voice was chillingly cold and deathly. One look at the murderous expression on his face was enough to make the onlookers incredibly nervous.

"Lisa, you're here." Kai's eyes flickered with surprise. When did he get here?

Kai noticed Lisa's gaze on the frozen Jennie. "I was just handling some business, don't worry about this trash." He pushed her aside and grabbed Krystal by her tiny waist.

"I haven't been able to properly introduce to you my fiancée—" Kai's voice died off when Lisa didn't even look at him. Instead, he pushed him aside as if Kai was a waste of air.

A few people snickered at this embarrassing turn of events. He was brutally ignored by Lisa! Hah, that serves him right for trying to curry favors with Lisa!

Everyone's gaze heavily followed Lisa and no one dared to move or make a noise when he took off the coat hanging on his shoulders to wrap it around the shivering Jennie.

Jennie flinched when the coat was placed around her quivering shoulders. She lifted her head and was surprised to see Lisa staring down at her.

When most people would've stood frozen to the bone at his terrifying dark gaze that seemed to piece right through you, Jennie was entranced by it. She breathed out, confused at the electricity and warm feeling from his touch.

"Lisa? What are you doing here?" She asked, leaning a bit closer to his warm coat.

"I'm your date." His voice was as deep and smooth as she had last remembered it.

"My date? I thought Jackson was my date." Jennie frowned, completely unaware of the astonished glances on everyone's faces.

Lisa wasn't her first?! It was supposed to be Jackson?! How was this girl even acquainted with any of them? Was she dense? Obviously, Lisa would be the better date option!

"Do you want Jackson instead?" Lisa's lips pulled into a thin line. She wasn't happy that he was here? Most girls would've killed for this opportunity, yet here she was, questioning his presence.

Jennie tilted her head when the temperature dropped again. Did his gaze have to be so angry and dark all the time? His expression was as if someone was owing him an enormous debt worth billions.

"No, I'm fine with either." She sighed, realizing how temperamental he was.

Lisa stared at her. Even with the wine poured over her and the red streaks on her face, he still thought she was beautiful.

"What is it?" Jennie asked, noticing his pressing stares.

"Let's get you cleaned up." He said, wrapping an arm around her to guide her towards the bathroom.

Jennie shook her head. "No. I want to go home." She quietly said, not wanting to stay in this suffocating banquet anymore.

"I'll take you home as soon as you're cleaned up." He gently reassured her, upon seeing how soft and demure she had become. What happened to the strong and powerful woman he saw in the hospital room?

But he quite liked this side of her. He took in her vulnerable and painful expression that seemed to harshly stab his heart.

"The wine looks like blood. We have to wash it off." Lisa grabbed his handkerchief to wipe a few stray droplets of wine.

She glanced down at her ruined dress, the stains a dark purple color.

"It's ruined." She whispered, knowing wine was impossible to wash off.

"It's an ugly dress anyways." Lisa loudly said, enough for Krystal and the crowd to hear.

Everyone always took Lisa's word into heart. To them, his word was like the law. Immediately the people turn their backs to Krystal. They whispered about her bad taste and eyes. Her complex was already pale as it was, the dark blue dress made her veins pop out which gave her a ghostly appearance.

"He's right. The dress looks too gaudy on her."

"It doesn't suit her body as well. She looks like a standing rectangle."

"What a tacky dress...she's obviously new money."

Krystal blushed at the insult and looked away, hugging her arms. Kai frowned and took off his suit jacket to drape it around her shoulders. "You look fine, don't worry." He reassured her, but his words couldn't do much to stop her self-conscious thoughts.

Kai was too wary of Lisa's power to go against his words. Once the great Lisa Manoban has made his statement, there was no way of refuting it without facing his wrath. So, Kai bit his tongue and remained silent.

Lisa ignored the people's nonstop gossip. Instead, he focused his attention on the alluring woman in his arm. "Why are you not wearing the necklace I gave you?" Lisa asked. Did she not like it? He thought it would be the perfect pairing with her earrings and dress.

Jennie stared at him with a perplex expression, her mouth slightly agape. Why did he care what she wore? Why would he care about her condition at all?

She touched her bare neck and looked away. "I was thinking of returning the necklace." She quietly said, ready to step into the bathroom but he grabbed her wrist.

"What are you doing-"

"Keep the necklace." He said, his eyes dark with displeasure. Did she not like the necklace? Was that why she was throwing it away? Was it not expensive for her? He thought sapphire would be a lovely color on her beautiful translucent skin that put the whitest jade to shame.

"No, I don't want to." She immediately reverted back to her old ways.

Seeing this, Lisa hid the smile that threatened to lift his lips. She tried to yank her wrist back, but his grip was as strong as iron. But his touch was gentle, like a soft caress.

She lifted her head to stare at him and immediately regretted doing so. He was so breathtakingly handsome; she didn't know what to say. Slowly but surely, she found herself lost within his eyes. It was filled with darkness, yet she couldn't help but find the beauty within it.

Completely captivated by him, she didn't realize he had bend down. It wasn't until his lips was near her ears did, she tenses up. In a low and throaty voice, he whispered, "If you return the necklace, I'll toss it into the ocean." Jennie blinked, feeling her face flush at their proximity. She pushed him away, and he released his grip on her.

At least he was keeping his distance. But what was wrong with him? Why was he standing so close to her before?

"Don't touch me." She mumbled, turning her back to hide her expression. And without waiting for his reply, she stomped into the bathroom.