Chapter 248

Zachary had spent 200 thousand dollars on a custom gown for Mathilda, yet Jessica never received that kind of treatment. Jessica pouted a little at the thought. Her stomach was growling, so she stepped out of the private room and headed toward the main hall, only to spot Joshua, Zachary, and Mathilda. She narrowed her eyes. How did she keep running into them everywhere? Once inside the venue, she kept her distance, sitting in a corner, quietly enjoying her dessert while watching the three mingle. Joshua drank, and so did Mathilda, while Zachary barely touched his glass. Mathilda had expected Zachary to intervene, but he acted like he didn't even see her glass. With Xavier's project completely halted, Mathilda was walking on eggshells at work. Zachary had given her time off, but she hadn't taken it, insisting on showing up. She knew that the time off wasn't just a simple break. Jessica watched them from a corner, thinking it all looked exhausting. Without a strong stomach and