Chapter 52

"No," Zachary said firmly. He was persistent in having his arm around her, like it was a show he needed to put on, and Jessica happened to be his puppet. The runway show ran for a little over an hour. The scene was stunning, with styles and designs that left everyone in awe. Right after it ended, Joshua sent a message in their group chat, saying they would have to write a reflection report once they got back. Such was the life of a corporate worker. Just two days of fun, and they were back to grinding like mules. The group didn't leave right away after the show. Instead, they gathered around to listen in on the designers' interviews. "Zachary." A soft, flirtatious voice came from behind them. Everyone turned around, except Zachary himself. He tilted his head slightly and glanced sideways before looking away. It was only then that Jessica got a good look at the woman. She swallowed hard. The woman was stunning. She didn't quite have an edgy face, but a delicate one. Her eyes he