Chapter 40

~Sabrina

I got out of the car, and Jessica pulled me aside. She looked like she had something important to tell me. Well, it better not be what I think it is because I really do not mind going against her just this once if it is.

I approached her, and she held me by the hand, "Come with me, I need to tell you something."

She walked me way down the garden, far away from the earshot of the workers who were tending the garden. She wore a serious look as she shielded her face from the hot, scorching sun.

"What is it you want to say, Jess?" I asked in a slightly defensive tone just to hint that I was not really going to agree to everything she was going to say.

"Sabrina, I know you must want to get the news of the result out there, but I advise you against doing so, and I have my reasons," she said in a reasonably low, commanding tone.

Just as expected, she wanted to keep what happened a secret. I would not allow it; I refuse to allow it. I arch a brow and cross my arms against my chest in