Chapter 157

Jessica carefully took the condom. With a gentle motion, she tore open the wrapper, her heartbeat racing. Zachary's gaze darkened as he watched her clumsy movement. By the time she cuddled in his arms, it was well past midnight. He reached out and ruffled her hair as he planted a kiss on her forehead. "Sweet dreams." "Sweet dreams," Jessica echoed drowsily as she nuzzled into Zachary's chest, reluctant to let go of his abdomen. The next day, Jessica didn't wake up until 10:00 am. After preparing a thoughtful lunch for Zachary, she got into the car and headed to Jonest. Everyone in the company had taken leave. Only security guards were working now. By the time Jessica arrived, it was well past noon. The car was parked in the underground parking lot, and she headed up the building on her own. When she went up to the CEO's office, the meeting had just been adjourned. A dense crowd walked toward her, and it was clear that they weren't company staff. As Joshua led them to the elevat