Chapter 84
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Chapter 84
“Am i just beling extra jumpy because of the pregnancy?” Jessica murmined. She was alone in the office there was no way her. Shaking her head at her own silliness, she pushed the thought wide
ennier could bat watching
After grabbing a bite, the was about to dive back into work when Gabriela’s video call popped up. Since they hadn’t caught up in a while, Jessici seped to answer right away.
“Hey, big shot! What’s keeping you so busy?” Gabriela’s voice lang out as her perfectly styled figure filled the screen, looking every professional
“Oh, just running around like a headless chicken,”
Jessica groaned, feeling a bit of the day’s stress lift at her friend’s teasing,
“How’s everything on your end? Did you lock down a good spot for the exhibition?” Jessica asked, noticing the chaotic construction behind Gabriels Plywood and paint cans were strewn everywhere, making it hard to picture what the space would become
“just signed the lease yesterday. The contractors are working overtime to get it done, Gabriela said, panning th
the row space.
Once the dust settled, it’d be ready for the exhibition.
They chatted about their latest designs, then the conversation drifted to personal stuff
mera around to Jessica could
That was when Jessica blurted out, “I might be losing my mind, but I keep feeling like someone’s watching me. Like, all the time
The sensation of being watched was so overwhelming that she started to wonder if she was imagining things, maybe even developing a touch of
paranoia.
She wondered, “Who in this large company could be watching ma
Gabriela burst out laughing. “Jessi, you’re definitely burning the candle at both ends. It’s probably just stress playing tricks on you. Want me to take you shopping or for a spa day?”
“Thanks, but no thanks on the shopping” Jessica grimaced, thinking of Brian trailing
after her and Jacob tag along.
And with the baby on the way, she couldn’t risk using all those chemical–aden beauty treatments.
“Let’s just do dinner tonight, I’ll book a table and send
“Works for me,” Gabriela agreed.
d you a message.”
Gabriela was swamped. The exhibition could make or break her career, so she was overseeing the venue renovation herself. Sure, Jessica had her back with the display pieces, but this was Gabriela’s big chance to make a name for hersel
Once they set the dinner plans, Jessica ended the call and got to work on the mountain of folders. Out of nowhere, she whipped around in her chair, only to spot the security camera tucked in the corner
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