Chapter 199: A trip
Jessica quickly finished packing the last of their luggage. She stood up and stretched lightly, rolling her shoulders with a sigh of relief.
She looked around the room one last time, her eyes scanning for anything she might have forgotten. The soft rustling of fabric was the only sound that filled the quiet space.
Davis had told her the trip would only last a week, so she didn’t see the need to carry too much. After all, they could easily buy anything essential once they arrived at their destination.
With the whirlwind of recent events, Jessica viewed this business trip as a much-needed escape—a chance to breathe and perhaps find clarity amidst the chaos.
Jessica had finally decided to treat this business trip like a short vacation. It had been a long time since she traveled out of the country, and she knew she needed a break. A real one.
While she zipped up the final bag, Davis wheeled himself outside to take a phone call from one of his subordinates. Jessica quietly walked over to the nightstand and picked up her phone.
There was a message from the Santiagos she had been avoiding. Davis believed it was better not to ignore them but rather go long with them, which he believes will be more beneficial and stress free.
She typed a short, polite reply: "Let’s schedule the dinner for next two weeks when I am back. I’m on a business trip."
Just as she was about to set her phone down, another notification buzzed. Several photo attachments from Linda attached to message appeared on her screen. Jessica’s brows furrowed as she opened them, and a cold smile formed on her lips.
"Desmond is really impatient," she murmured.
She hadn’t expected him to move this fast. Or this foolishly. He had acted without thinking—a sign of desperation.