Branch One Hundred and Forty Two

"Jessica?" Xavier spat her name like it was some poison.

Why did she need to come up when they were discussing work matters?

"Yes, Jessica. If I go there then Ethan would have no problem giving me the contract because he knows that I am married and my wife died early but then in your case, he does not know you or if you are married" Dawson said wheeling himself closer to Xavier.

"Why do I need to take her? I am just telling him that I am married with evidence" Xavier said.

"He would not sign until he sees you are a happy young couple"

"Do I really need to take her?" Xavier continued in questioning.

He hated mixing pleasure and business. He looked up from his grandfather and his eyes locked with Jessica standing there with her hair nearly packed. She cleared her throat when their eyes jammed.

"I did not mean to eavesdrop," she said making Dawson turn and Gilbert turn his head. He had heard of the woman who married the spoilt little grandson of the Delgado family but he had not s