Love Mission: Ex-wife Strikes Back

With a bitter smile, Jean told Terence, "Actually, these bruises were caused by my mother."

She looked at Terence, embarrassed. "There were some misunderstandings between my mother and me. We quarreled, and she hit me. I was afraid that it would upset my father, so I didn't tell him the truth.

No one else knows about this, Terence. Please don't tell anyone." She held his hand.

"Is that so?" He frowned slightly. "These are serious injuries. Didn't you know how to protect yourself?"

"I..." Jean shook her head. "She is my mother, after all. Besides, I'm moving out soon. After that, it'll be impossible for her to lay a hand on me. Don't worry."

"No, I can't just let something this serious pass," Terence declared, still frowning. Knowing that this was all a lie, he s

out or looking depressed.

George wanted to join in. However, realizing that he was probably here on business, he refrained himself.

Glancing at Barry, he asked, "So? Why are we here?"

"What do you think? Is this place nice?" A wide grin was plastered on Barry's face. "The only people allowed on this cruise ship are those who are either rich or powerful. If you get on these people's good side, nothing can ever go wrong with your project."

"But..." George frowned slightly. "No one here looks like they're serious at business."

"That's where you're wrong," Barry said, still smiling. "Do you see that man with the sunglasses over there, George? He's the son of the director of the Construction Bureau. If you two get along, you know what good things can come of it."