Chapter 53

Dinner was set for 8:00 pm at a private room in a rooftop restaurant downtown. By the time the group arrived, Evelyn was already there. She had already ordered, but the dishes weren't served until everyone was seated. Jessica could tell right away that they were all Zachary's favorite foods, which all consisted of some kind of spice. His taste was usually light, but he had a thing for just a little heat. At home, the housekeeper always made sure to prepare one mildly spicy option just for him. Everything else was kept plain. When they sat down, Zachary added a plate of sautéed greens, as well as a cold salad topped with cilantro. Now, he was just being petty. Honestly, when a man decided to act petty, women didn't stand a chance. Evelyn was seated beside him. For that reason, Jessica didn't want to be anywhere near him. However, Joshua subtly nudged her into the seat right next to Zachary. "I thought you wouldn't come," Evelyn said softly, turning to Zachary. "You could've told