They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 60

Chapter 60

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Jessica remained unbothered by the cruel words. Her response was calm and sharp. “First of all, I asked for a divorce. Secondly, I don’t care if Jacob likes me or not.”

After speaking, Jessica glanced toward the security camera and said, “Have security come here. This is a private area. No unrelated people are allowed to enter.”

Without sparing Madeline another look, Jessica pushed the door open and stepped inside. She paused briefly before she walked toward the sofa.

She had long given up on Brian and Jacob. Placing a hand gently over her abdomen, Jessica furrowed her brows.

She hadn’t told Dereck about the pregnancy. Although she had only sipped a few rounds of red wine, Jessica still felt a faint chill in her belly.

Meanwhile, Brian had searched the venue and failed to find Jessica. Holding a glass of wine, he approached Dereck. “Hi, Mr. Grant.”

As a sophisticated CEO, Dereck had excellent self–restraint, but even so, he could hardly hold back a contemptuous glance at Brian.

Facing Brian’s sincere smile, Dereck responded with a cold expression and completely ignored him. Instead, he turned to the people beside him and said, “Some people are blind and foolish. Just being near them brings bad luck.”

Brian clenched his jaw but had no grounds to refute.

Dereck cast a discreet glare at Brian. The people around didn’t notice, but Brian caught the signal.

“Mr. Grant, may I have a word with you in private?” Brian asked. He wanted to explain himself, but with so many people around, it wasn’t the time or place for certain conversations.

Dereck didn’t answer. He simply turned around and walked away. He thought, ‘If Jessica hadn’t stopped me, I would’ve taught this brat a lesson he’d never forget.

Soon, the party was nearing its end.

Madeline was politely escorted out of the hotel by security. If the reporters hadn’t already left the entrance, she might have made tomorrow’s headlines.

“Jessica, even if you were born into privilege, I’m still better than you. Brian is mine,” Madeline shouted in rage as she was led away.

She swore inwardly, ‘I absolutely refuse to lose to Jessica, no matter what it takes.’

After leaving the party, Brian returned to Atkinson Villa.

“Daddy.” Jacob greeted him while rubbing his sleepy eyes. It was already past 10 PM, but he still stayed awake to wait for his father.

Brian said to his son, “Time to go to bed. Mommy will come and see you soon.”

A clerk whispered, “Did you hear the big news? Mrs. Atkinson is actually the heiress of Grant Group. Her identity was announced at last night’s party.”

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