A moment later, as the elevator ascended, Jessica leaned forward, moving closer to Will’s ear, and whispered in a voice so low that only he could hear, "So, how was it? Did you have a blast last night?"
Will pursed his lips and ignored her, but Jessica moved even closer to him.
"Are you angry? I was just trying to be nice. Didn’t it suit your taste, or shall I change it up for you tonight..."
Unable to suppress his anger, Will’s left arm shot up, his elbow jutting towards her, given how much this wretched girl had tormented him the night before, even a gentleman would be driven to rage.
Jessica hadn’t expected his sudden attack, and in the confined space of the elevator, she couldn’t dodge. She could only awkwardly shrink back. His elbow didn’t really harm her, but it still made contact with her body—right on her chest.
Will felt his elbow hit something soft, and before he could register which part of her body it was, he was struck hard in the lower back by her fist.
He nearly lost his balance and bumped into Huangfu Jue, immediately turning around to glare fiercely, his gaze slanting down to catch sight of her prominent deep V tee.
So, he had bumped into her, ...
Jessica raised her hand to adjust her neckline, glaring back resentfully.
She was terrified of him looking!
Will snorted silently and looked even more brazenly at her chest.
Feeling his gaze, Jessica raised her eyebrows in irritation. Noticing the glances from a few others, she pursed her lips to hold back her anger and pulled her shirt tight over her chest.
Moses narrowed his eyes, and Gan Yuan captured the expressions of the two, a glint of amusement flickering in his eyes.
Feeling as though something lightly touched her finger, she withdrew her gaze in puzzlement, her finger now hooked by a warm one.
Glancing down at Huangfu Jue, who blocked her arm with his, she slightly curled the corners of her lips and gently pinched his palm with her fingertips.
The elevator doors parted, and Huangfu Jue let go of her finger and strode out.
"Duke, this way!" Annie hurried after him.
Will stepped forward, intending to leave, but Jessica squeezed past him first. Seizing the opportunity, she forcefully stomped on his left foot and even ground her heel in a bit before stepping out of the elevator in her high heels.
Will shook his foot that she had painfully stomped on, and Jessica leaned against the side of the elevator, provocatively raising her eyebrows at him. Returning her a look that said "just you wait," Will quickly followed Huangfu Jue.
Moses led Gan Yuan toward the elevator, casting a reproachful glance at Jessica, who immediately reined in her flamboyant demeanor and obediently followed Gan Yuan.
The two groups parted ways at the elevator, one turning left and the other right. Annie led Huangfu Jue to meet Marquis Smith, while Moses took Gan Yuan to see Dolly.
Dolly, aware of their arrival, had already been waiting in the hallway and welcomed them into the office with a smile, inviting them to take a seat.
"I’ve arranged everything. Shortly, a veteran member of the party will preside over Miss Gan’s ceremony. He has more seniority than Smith and is even more authoritative." Dolly paused slightly, "Just now, Smith and I discussed having Duchess Teresa attend as an observer. I wonder... does Miss Gan mind?"
Moses frowned slightly.
Gan Yuan had already spoken, "I don’t mind!"
Seeing Moses turn toward her, she spoke calmly.
"Since he wants to watch, I’ll let him see how much more spectacular my life becomes after I leave!"
This was her first step into the campaign, and of course, she would want him to witness it if possible.