Love Mission: Ex-wife Strikes Back

"Wait!" Peter was quick to stop Jean from leaving. "I haven't given you my answer, yet. Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

"I'm sorry, I thought you are not willing to cooperate with me," Jean replied.

"Why would you think so?" A faint smile appeared across his lips. "Well, now that Zoe has offended me, it's only right for her to pay the price of it, right? I am not some pushover.

Now, tell me, how do you want me to work with you?"

Upon his approval, Jean finally beamed genuinely at him. Slowly, she walked to him and whispered something in his ear. She stepped back to see how it affected him and she could see that he was still in a trance, so she pulled him out of it. "What's wrong? Are you scared?" she asked.

"That's what you want me to do? Are you trying t

Julia muttered as she stroked her head gently. "Just enjoy the night and be yourself."

Yvette's face was woven with a protesting expression. "I'm worried that if I don't behave well, he will hate me."

"Why would he?" Julia comforted her. "You're such a sweet girl and cute, if I may add. If you give him some time, Samuel will find your charms."

"Is that true?" Yvette gave her an expectant look.

"Of course!" Julia exclaimed and offered her a smile. "You're oozing with charisma!"

"Hey, don't make fun of me!" Yvette whined. "Here I am looking all nervous and yet you're still―"

"I'm not kidding, though." Julia let out a chuckle and pulled Yvette's hand. "Let's go! I'll help you choose your clothes. We're going to win Samuel over by using that charm of yours."