Claiming Her Back novel (Jessica and Lucas)

Chapter 158

Wendy was a skillful driver. The car stopped after thirty minutes.

Wendy said softly, "Miss Hall?"

Hearing Wendy's voice, Jessica slowly opened her eyes.

Having seen the familiar surroundings, Jessica nodded. "Good night, Wendy."

Jessica then got out of the car. She then spotted Terry.

It had been a week since Jessica last saw Terry at her place, together with Lucas. "You just had a drink?"

Terry flickered his eyes when he smelled alcohol.

Jessica nodded and raised her eyebrows. "What are you doing here, Mr. Davison?"

Terry smiled at what Jessica said, "What? Can't I just drop by and check on you?" Jessica felt a bit dizzy because of the alcohol. She didn't want to stay with Terry. "So now you are done?" "Sure."

Jessica felt uneasy under Terry's gaze. She looked away and said, "Then I'll go upstairs. Good night."

"Good night."

Standing there, Terry waved at Jessica as well.

Jessica swiped her card to unlock the door. When she walked to the elevator, she looked back, only to see that Terry was still there, gazing at her.

From a distance that was neither too far nor too close, Jessica could see that the bruise at the corner of Terry's mouth was dispersed as the light in the room shone on his face. With a beep sound, the elevator door opened. Jessica came to her senses and stepped into the elevator.

Terry meant it when he said that he was here to check on her.

Jessica found it harder and harder to figure out what was on Terry's mind. He seemed to be playing hard to get, yet he could be quite pushing sometimes. After that day, Jessica started her dream life where the only goal was to make as much money as possible.

Jessica had been obsessed with making money. Even Hannah couldn't ask Jessica out.

Jessica had no choice but to stick to her work. The plan was settled and the project would get started in a few days. Jessica had to cut the ribbon in due course. After that, Jessica still had a ceremonial lunch meeting. She left with Wendy and headed back to the company after she stuffed herself.

At about one o'clock, Wendy came to Jessica, telling her that Rebecca had come to the Hall Group personally. She was right downstairs, hoping to meet with Jessica. Jessica raised her eyebrows and looked up at Wendy. "Wendy, could you remind me of my afternoon schedule?"

"Miss Hall, you have a meeting at half-past two later."

Jessica cut in before Wendy could finish, "I see. Tell Rebecca that I'll be having dinner with her."

Wendy nodded. Rebecca had asked to meet Jessica several times. It would be impolite to refuse every time.

They were both from the upper-class society after all. Though Jessica had cut ties with the Thomas family, she had to mind the manners.

It was a bit late when Jessica was done with the meeting. The sky was getting darker.

"Wendy, what time should I meet with Mrs. Thomas?"

"Seven o'clock."

It was already half-past six.

Jessica pursed her lips slightly and handed the document in her hand to Wendy. She smiled slightly and said, "Time to clock out, Wendy." Jessica had to go to the appointment.

On Friday, the traffic was quite congested. When Jessica arrived at the restaurant, it was already 7:10 pm.

Jessica walked all the way to the appointed private room. When the waiter pushed the door open, Rebecca was already there, "Jessica."

Jessica nodded, "Sorry, I'm late, Mrs. Thomas. I had a meeting earlier."

As she spoke, Jessica entered her seat and took the menu from the waiter behind her. She also handed a menu to Rebecca as well. "Mrs. Thomas, let's take our order." Rebecca was amazed at the young woman in front of her. She realized that Jessica was no longer her timid and obedient daughter-in-law from the past.

In the past, Jessica had good manners, too. Yet she hadn't been as assertive as she was today.

Though she was late, she apologized and then took the initiative.

Jessica spoke softly, yet Rebecca could tell the line Jessica had drawn between them.

Seeing the menu in front of her, Rebecca could only suppress the complicated feelings in her heart. "Sure."

It was the second time Jessica went to the restaurant. She wasn't familiar with the menu. She only ordered two specialties.

Jessica closed the menu, and the waiter went forward to take their menus away. He turned around and closed the door, leaving Jessica and Rebecca in the room. Rebecca had prepared what to say before she came. Yet when she finally saw Jessica, she felt lost for words.

Rebecca knew that Jessica was different now. All her efforts to bond with Jessica would eventually be in vain.

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