Jessica quickly stepped forward and began rubbing Russell's back, her voice soft and soothing. "Mr. Shelton, please don't upset yourself..."
She lowered her eyes to hide the triumphant gleam within them.
This was exactly the outcome she had been hoping for.
More than anyone else, she understood one simple truth. The fastest way to absolute wealth was to become the legitimate wife of a powerful man.
Ever since that argument with Cynthia, Russell had found it impossible to return to work as if nothing had happened.
Something seemed to burden him at all times. Just when he thought he had managed to push the feeling away, it would suddenly come back again, sending an ache through him.
Jessica noticed how distracted he had become. He even burned the corner of his lip on his coffee. She qu
