Chapter 268

"You're a troublemaker for sure." Zachary chuckled, finding himself more in love with Jessica by the day. He glanced toward Joshua, who was now standing to the side. Joshua tore his gaze away and picked up his wine glass for a sip. He was in the know of many things, yet he felt diffident for not sharing. At the end of the party, Mathilda called for Jessica. Zachary did not linger around but chose to wait in the car. "What's wrong, Ms. Moore?" Jessica asked. "I never got the chance to apologize for what happened last time. After some consideration, I realized that I should talk to you directly." Mathilda wore a remorseful look. "It's fine. It's all in the past now," Jessica coolly replied. She knew Mathilda's apology wasn't sincere, but merely out of fear for her connection with Dorian. Mathilda was even more afraid that Jessica really might know Madame Mayhem. If that were true, all her earlier boasting would make her a complete laughingstock. Jessica almost hoped Mathilda wo