Mr Manoban's Daring Wife [Jenlisa]

Chapter 5: Strong Backings

When Song Mino's car was far into the distance, Jennie turned toward Somi with a deep scowl. She crossed her arms and glared daggers from her eyes.

Somi shrunk back, knowing she was in for an earful.

"Another blind date?! That was the fifth time this month!" Jennie bit out, her temper slightly rising.

No matter how many times she told Somi that she was fine being single, the stubborn woman wouldn't listen! Blind dates after blind dates and in the least expected times too!

"But Jenjen, you're going to be lonely when I leave for my trip next month!" She whined, grabbing Jennie's arm and swaying her side by side.

Jennie sighed, pinching the spot between her brows. "Like I've told you a billion times before, I'm fine being single. I like my peace and quiet life." She frowned. She knew Somi was looking out for her. The blind dates came from good intentions, but she was beginning to grow annoyed at Somi's persistence.

What's wrong with being single?

"But, Jenjen-"

"No buts." Jennie interrupted, hailing down a cab to take her home.

Somi pouted upon seeing how eager she was to leave her. "Don't leave me yet! You might not be lonely, but I most certainly am!" Like a child eager to spend more time with her parents, she clung onto her Jenjen.

Jennie laughed at her childish friend.

Somi's pout was absolutely adorable and if she was a man, she'd surely do anything to please her.

But she wasn't and pouts didn't work on her. "My dear, you have a lot more friends—"

"But I like you the most!" Somi childishly stomped the ground, her silver anklets twinkling.

The long list of friends and acquaintances that Somi had were endless. It was incredible how she was able to make so many friends have constant plans, and yet still have time for herself.

Because Somi was the only daughter of the prestigious and wealthiest family in the country, many people clung onto her like flies. They always sought after Somi's presence in social gatherings because it would significantly boost their status.

Jennie was different.

She didn't follow after Somi like a lost puppy. Instead, she was independent and very selective of her friends, which forced Somi to cling onto her instead.

"Don't be mad at me, Jenjen. I only wanted the best for you." Somi widened her eyes and jutted her lips out into a deeper pout.

Jennie laughed and patted Somi's head. "Okay, okay, fine. Come to my house and I'll lecture you for a bit more, then we can watch that show you really like."

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After going back to Jennie's apartment condo, binge-watching an entire season of a variety show on blind dates, and then throwing popcorn at the screen, Somi was officially burned out. Slumped on the couch, she was in a deep slumber. She slept like a child with her body curled into a ball and arms tucked underneath her face.

Jennie chuckled at the sight and placed a heavy blanket over her. After tying up her long hair, she began to clean up the mess they've made. If this was the woman from two years ago, she would've left the chore to the house cleaner.

Jennie figured it was best to not be so lazy. She was twenty-three this year and a grown adult. Being able to clean the house and do her laundry was something she should have mastered the minute she moved out of her parent's house.

But she didn't. She used to act like a spoiled brat, one that no one loved, but have to get along with if you wanted good things in life.

She knew she could never fix the sins that she had committed in the past, the friendships and relationships she had severed, but she swore to herself she would definitely try to make positive changes in her present and future life.

When she was sweeping the popcorn bits into the dustbin, her phone went off. Looking at the contact, she frowned.

Her mother was calling her and the woman only did it when she wanted something from her.

It had been a couple of months since they've last spoken and that was when her mother tried to splash boiling hot water onto Jennie's face. She was quick to side-step the attack, or else her face would've been permanently scarred. Her mother never liked her and after what happened with Kai, the hatred was evident.

Jennie hesitated to pick up the call, but on the last ring, she did. The minute she did so, her mother's voice blared out of the phone.

"Why did you take so long to pick up? Are you trying to disrespect your mother?!" The woman screeched over the phone, her voice rising louder and louder.

Jennie held the phone away from her ears.

Park Chaerin rambled and yelled about Jennie's hesitation of picking up the call and making her wait longer than needed. After a few minutes of nonstop insults, Jennie couldn't handle it anymore. "Mother dearest, please reach your conclusion soon."

"You brat—"

"Yes, yes, I'm a disgrace, and you wish you didn't give birth to me twenty-three years ago. We've already established that." Jennie already memorized her mother's insults.

Every brutal stabbing of reality was given by her mother. The woman was ruthless and showed no love for her eldest daughter. Instead, she focused all of her attention and love on her prized younger daughter, the perfect star of the Kwon family: Kwon Jin Ah.

"Your younger sister's birthday is coming up. Give us some face by showing up to the banquet." Park Chaerin bit out. As much as she despised her eldest daughter with every inch of her soul, Jennie was inevitably extremely useful. She was able to have the terrifying backing of Kwon Jae Wook, the Monarch of the Kwon Corporation and the man with the highest share in the company.

Park Chaerin hates to admit it, but this brat was smart. Cultivating a good relationship with her grandfather at the tender age of four, she had a perfectly safe spot in his cold heart.

"Are you sure you want me there? I can transfer this call to grandfather since that was your ultimate plan." Jennie hummed, nonchalantly inspecting her nails.

Park Chaerin nearly lost her composure. Of course, her true purpose in inviting Jennie was to lure out Kwon Jae Wook. Having such a grand, influential, and powerful man show up at her youngest daughter's birthday would bring endless benefits that no money could afford.

Out of all of his five granddaughters, Jennie was Kwon Jae Wook's favorite.

Park Chaerin didn't know how Jennie was able to curry his favor and adoration, but she effortlessly did so. If it wasn't for her strong backings, she would've never contacted Jennie.