Chapter 123

Jessica had only made it halfway down the stairs when she froze in her tracks. The entire first floor was filled with the company's senior executives. Zachary was seated on a single-seater couch, while the others sat around him, listening intently to someone giving a report. The moment the soft slap of her slippers sounded from the staircase, everyone turned to look at her. The room fell silent. All of them were aware that Zachary was married, but none of them had expected his wife to be this young. They thought that she looked like she had just graduated from college. Fresh out of bed and fresh from the shower, her color had returned, and her cheeks were soft and rosy. Quiet murmurs immediately rippled through the room. "Carry on," Zachary said before walking toward Jessica. Joshua, who was beside him, took over the meeting. Jessica was rooted to the spot, unsure of whether she should continue down the stairs or turn back up. Before she could decide, he was already in front of