Chapter 100

Judy said nothing, her face pale as she walked away. Back in Zachary's office, her fingers slowly curled into a fist at her side before she finally spoke, unable to hold it in any longer. "Mr. Wolfe, the necklace you asked me to pick up the other day was for Ms. Ballard?" Judy had worked by Zachary's side for years, yet she had never once met Marceline. She had no idea what kind of relationship the two of them shared. Zachary didn't look up from the file in front of him. His voice was calm, almost kind. "I believe I don't owe my assistant an explanation." Judy was strikingly beautiful and razor-sharp in negotiations—a combination that left many business partners on edge. But there was no denying her effectiveness. When Zachary sent her to close a deal, even the toughest holdouts eventually gave in. How she did it was anyone's guess. Zachary pointed to a gift box on the side. "Join me for dinner tonight. I'll be heading to the Farrell residence afterward. You won't be needed."