Chapter 250

A soft tongue gently invaded Jessica's mouth. Zachary wrapped his arms around her waist, their bodies pressed tightly together. The empty room reverberated with a different kind of energy now. Outside was a world of glittering lights, laughter, and clinking glasses, driven by wealth and ambition. But behind this closed door was a private, intimate scene unfolding. A large hand traced up the slit of Jessica's gown, and a quiet sound escaped her throat. One more inch, and the forbidden place would be claimed. And that was exactly what Zachary intended to do. "Let's go home…" She tapped at the man whose face was buried in the crook of her neck. He didn't answer, continuing anyway. The noises outside grew louder, voices rising in conversation and laughter. Inside, it was no different. Out in the crowd, Mathilda couldn't find Zachary anywhere. She wandered toward the restroom, hoping to run into him, and perhaps share a quiet moment. But no matter where she looked, he was nowhe