My wife is a beautiful Ceo 1

Chapter 516-520

Chapter 516
Stop Lying to Yourself

It was as if Jennie's words were digging a hole in Lisa's long settled past, and the many ideas he didn't dare touch.

"Shut up! Shut up!! How many times must I tell you for you to believe me? It's not what you think!"

Lisan's mind was like an exploded boiler—aches he had not felt for ages made him rage, and his temples began throbbing!

Lisa didn't know why he was so furious, why he would yell at Jennie uncontrollably—he didn't want to, but all he could think about doing is exactly that!

Jennie's gaze became keen and cool, as if she was able to see everything through.

"Stop lying to yourself, Lisa. The fact is you've always known that you could never tell me and Seventeen apart; you believed that she and I were different only because you wanted to convince yourself, to numb yourself; you didn't want to be the weak one in the relationship; you didn't want to dwell in that past any longer than you already have; you tried to reinvent yourself, instead of being a pitiful wretch who was depressed because Seventeen left him... To you, I am just an excuse for you to use as painkillers for your past... You deceive yourself. In fact, everything between us began only because of Seventeen..."

Jennie's words were like an icy rain, falling on Lisa's ears, immobilising him.

"If you could really tell Seventeen and I apart as you said, then what about Rose who knew you long ago—why isn't she your wife, don't you love her? Is it because she's from an underground syndicate? Do you care about that? If you want to, would she refuse you? And Jingjing who's already left for the United States, couldn't you see her feelings for you? They were with you long ago, they have treated you far better than I ever have and are more suited to be your wife... a woman like me, with no understanding of relationships, who only knows work, who is disdainful and cold, and won't even let you in the door, yet somehow you want me to be your wife... You're aware of everything I've said, don't you?

"You never wanted to let go of Seventeen, you're only with me because of her!!!"

Body limped against the railing, Lisa's face was pale, as if his soul was depleted, or had gone through a long weary battle.

Lisa stared blankly at the distant riverside with dim eyes, mumbling, "Jennie, stop it... I'm begging you... I'm begging you to stop..."

Jennie raised her head, reached out to wipe her eyes, and smiled apologetically. "Sorry, I know this seems harsh, and you've done a lot for me... some of which I've witnessed and the others I haven't. But I couldn't just sit here and take anymore of it... I've been suppressing these doubts deep down, like a slow poison eating into me. It's not easy for me either.

"Ever since Christen told me about Seventeen, I've wanted to ask you, but dare not to. I worry too much about what will happen afterwards, afraid that the truth would hurt more than the lie I tell myself. But fortunately I'm stronger than I thought. And I know you won't be beaten down by these words either.

"Maybe because I'm abroad, I don't have as much work or people to distract me, and have more time to overthink. It happened again just now, all those many tiny reasons coming together, and you let me question you, so I said everything I've never said... Next time, I won't tell you off like this..."

Lisa remained silent, like he didn't hear a thing.

Jennie bit her lip. "The conference is starting soon, I should return to my seat. You don't have to join me, if your mood is still sour. Plus, your friend must have a reason for coming here. Don't take my words to heart, it's just me venting my complaints. Don't we always fight? It's the same. At the end of the day... we have to still keep on living like usual."