Claiming Her Back novel (Jessica and Lucas) novel Chapter 142

Chapter 142
Although Morgan didn’t say much, the guests could still tell from the way Morgan looked at Jessica that he loved his daughter very much.
Besides, the assets of the Hall family were priceless. It would be hard to tell how much money Jessica would possess.
Morgan always protected his daughter well. No one had ever found out who Morgan’s daughter was unless Jessica told them about her identity herself.
Although some had made a guess, the guests still made some noise when they heard it from Morgan.
“So she is Morgan’s daughter. She is so beautiful, like a star
‘What are you talking about? Miss Hall is much nobler than a star. Think about how much money she has now! Billions!”
“I heard that Miss Hall is still single now? I wonder if she has any intentions to wed for business’s sake.”
Discussions broke out among the audience. On such an occasion, everyone tried to say something nice.
The smile on Morgan’s face deepened. After he thanked a few big shots, he handed the microphone to Jessica.
Jessica calmly took the microphone over and stood there with a smile. She then began her speech. “Hello everyone, I’m Jessica. Thank you all for coming to my birthday party…”
The haute couture dress she wore today was worth 100,000 dollars.
With a smile on her face, Jessica looked confident and calm. People couldn’t help but admire Jessica when seeing her on stage.
After Jessica finished her speech, the emcee continued to praise her. Soon, it was time for the cake-cutting session.
Jessica walked to the stage to cut the cake with Morgan. Hannah also came up to help. It took them half an hour to divide and serve the cake. Only then did Jessica have time to leave the stage.
As soon as Jessica took a sip of red wine, Hannah came over and said, “Terry seems to have left, but Lucas is there all the time.”
Hannah raised her eyebrows and pointed at Lucas, who was holding a piece of cake without eating it.
Ever since Hannah knew about Terry’s rumored girlfriend, she didn’t like Terry, either.
Jessica glanced at Lucas and quickly retracted her gaze. Just as she was about to speak, Terry walked over. “Miss Hall, I have something to tell you.”
Jessica tumed to look at Terry. ‘What is it about, Mr. Davison?“
Terry glanced at Hannah, which annoyed her at once. “Mr. Davison, you are not in a relationship with Jess. What do you want to say on earth? Why should I walk away?”
Terry didn’t speak and just looked at Jessica.
Jessica smiled and looked at Terry. “If it’s a secret, you don’t have to tell me, Mr. Davison.”
Hannah nodded and glared at Terry proudly. “Alright Terry gave in He looked around and said, “This is not a good place to talk:
Jessica looked at the guests around her, who seemed to be peaking at them. She nodded and said 10 Terry, ‘This way,
please.”
Terry and Hannah followed Jessica all the way. They left the venue and went to the terrace garden.
“What does Mr. Davison want to say?” Jessica looked at Terry and asked.
Terry nodded, and the smile in his brown eyes faded a little. “The girl the other day is not my girlfriend.”
Suddenly, he lowered his head, leaned in, and spoke into Jessica’s ear, “Will you believe me, Jessica?”
“Mind your manners!” Hannah pulled Jessica away from Terfy a little.
Jessica’s heart skipped a beat as Terry hovered over her. When she came back to her senses, Lucas, who seemed to show up out of nowhere, had dragged Terry away. Then, Jessica saw Lucas punch Terry right in the face.
In pain, Terry took a deep breath.
Jessica quickly stepped forward to stop Lucas. “Lucas, have you lost your mind?”
Lucas did lose his mind. When he saw Terry pressing his body against Jessica’s, he could no longer hold himself back.
Lucas glanced at Jessica and said, “He just wants to toy with you, Jessica!”
Jessica frowned. “Let go of him first.”
Lucas did not let go. His clenched fist was still in the air.
It was her birthday party today, so Jessica did not want to make a scene. “Lucas, let go.”
Jessica softened her expression and looked at Lucas as she spoke gently.
Lucas glanced at Terry, who had got a punch. The corner of Terry’s mouth was bleeding.
Terry looked at Lucas and mouthed, “Loser!”
Lucas read Terry’s lips and tightened his grip again. “Jessica, stand away.” Jessica still wanted to stop Lucas. Yet to her surprise, Terry also loosened his tie.
Jessica found the two immature. She then said, “Fine then, gentlemen. Fight as you wish.”