The bed frame creaked as she pulled at it, struggling several times to no avail. She saw Will’s hand dangling by her side, and Jessica suddenly propped herself up on the bed, biting his wrist with all her might.
Will winced in pain, instinctively shaking her off and jumping up from the bed. He lifted his right wrist to see a deep bite mark, with some spots already oozing blood.
"Get my stuff back immediately!"
Jessica yelled from the bed. Will frowned, turning his head to see her face full of anger, her big eyes glittering with tears.
Having known her for so long, this was the first time Will saw her cry.
"That’s the only thing my parents left me. If it’s lost... I’ll kill you..."
Crying and shouting, Jessica pulled at her hands with such force that her wrists turned red from the strain.
Seeing the tears on her face, Will did not feel a sense of triumph from his prank, but rather a dull discomfort in his heart.
After hesitating for a moment, he raised his hand and threw the crucifix to her.
It was just a prank, he never thought she would react this fiercely.
Seeing the crucifix fall onto her legs, Jessica immediately picked it up as if it were a precious treasure, clutching it tightly to her chest.
His gaze swept over the red marks on her wrists, and Will frowned deeply.
"I... I’m going out. Don’t mess around, or... don’t blame me for being rude!" Picking up his briefcase from the table, he quickly walked out of the guest room and immediately waved two bodyguards over. "Watch her, and... find her some clothes, and get her something to eat."
Glancing at the door behind him, Will quickly walked towards Huangfu Jue’s room.
Jessica tightly clutched the crucifix, taking a long time to calm her emotions.
Hearing the door open, she tightened her grip on the crucifix and looked up to see a bodyguard coming in with a plate of food in his hand.
He placed the food in front of her and glanced at her face.
"This is from Mr. Will."
Jessica withdrew her gaze and looked at the food on the tray, then lifted her foot and kicked it over.
When Will arrived at Huangfu Jue’s guest room, the Huangfu family of three had already finished breakfast and were waiting for him. The butler and Helen had also arrived. Seeing him, Huangfu Jue frowned slightly.
"I’m sorry." Will knew he was late and quickly apologized. "Everything is arranged. We can leave now."
Today was the day of an official press conference. Gan Yuan would formally announce her participation in the election. Will had arranged everything yesterday, but he was delayed by the tangle with Jessica.
Huangfu Jue stood up, holding Gan Tang’s little hand, and walked out with Gan Yuan. The little guy turned his head to look behind Will.
"Uncle Will, where is Sister Jessica?"
"She... she’s in the room." Thinking of Jessica’s tearful face, Will frowned again.
Gan Yuan also turned around, "Is she okay?"
"Don’t worry, I’ve arranged for everything. She’ll be fine." Will answered.
Gan Yuan squinted slightly, sensing something was off. In that instant, Gan Tang spoke again.
"Uncle Will, what happened to your hand?"
The little guy, being short, could easily notice the bandage on his wrist.
As soon as he mentioned it, everyone’s eyes turned to Will.
Will quickly pulled his hand back into his sleeve, "Oh, I accidentally... hurt it, it’s nothing, don’t worry."