Chapter 210

From the moment the party started till it ended, Alice Sterling couldn’t shake off the uneasiness. It wasn't until Edward Hawthorne came over and led her out that she finally breathed a little easier. Jessica Lane shrugged, a little resigned. "This girl, always keeping everything to herself." She twirled her car keys absentmindedly, still preoccupied with Alice. She didn’t notice the man tailing her. Just as she was about to get in her car, a heated hand suddenly clamped onto her arm. A raspy, booze-laced voice came from behind. “We need to talk.” The familiar voice made Jessica whip around and yank her arm free without the slightest hesitation. She scowled, “Charles Bennett, what on earth is there left to talk about between us?” Charles stared at her. “One guy in your car, another at the party. Jessica, if you’re trying to get back at me, you should have some damn self-respect.” Before he even finished, a sharp slap rang out in the quiet corner. “Don’t flatter yourself,” Jessica snapp