Chapter 115

Matthew, reading the room, lit the cigarette for Zachary before entering the private room once more. Zachary walked to the end of the deserted hallway and took a deep drag from his cigarette. Then, he casually exhaled smoke rings. He pulled his phone out and saw that Jessica had replied to him. "No," she wrote. At that moment, he did not know what to say. Ashes fell from the cigarette between his fingers, the tip of his cigarette glowing brighter momentarily before dimming. He rarely smoked, but for some reason, he suddenly craved a smoke today. … Meanwhile, at Titan Bar, Jessica was not bothered by this matter. The chemistry between her and Zachary was not something that could be built in just a couple of months. Moreover, it seemed like they had not yet developed such deep feelings for one another. Thus, it was not necessary to be jealous over something so minor. She sat on the couch, listening to the deafening noises around her. Joshua and Elsa were huddled toge