Chapter 66

Jessica's chest tightened as she tried to calm herself. After struggling for a long while, she went to the walk-in closet and pulled out one of the nightgowns she used to wear back at her old rental. She had so many. They had been gifts from Elsa's previous business partners. The fabric was minimal and consisted mostly of spaghetti straps. Some barely reached her thighs, and the shortest one clung tightly to her waist, barely covering her hips. She bit her lower lip and closed her eyes, picking one at random before heading into the bathroom. Of course, she ended up with one that barely reached past her hips, leaving her underwear almost exposed. The top was a simple spaghetti strap with no padding, and the back was cut out. She stood in front of the mirror, feeling a rush of nervousness, as if she were about to step onto a battlefield. She patted her flushed cheeks and gave herself a mental pep talk. "Breathe." She stepped out of the bathroom and walked toward the study. Zachary sa