Built His Empire Then Watched It Burn When He Cheated novel Chapter 603

Anneliese had always been passive, accepting his help. She had unknowingly been taken advantage of when they registered their marriage, as he had even tricked her into confirming it. He had always believed that even if she liked him, she would never love him as completely as she had loved Zacharias.

Every time Jonathan thought about this, the jealousy in his heart had almost turned into venom, and he had to summon all his self-control just to avoid losing it and harming Zacharias.

However, at this moment, he suddenly felt no jealousy at all. He felt that the rose he had carefully nurtured was finally giving him the best possible response.

His warm breath brushed against Anneliese's neck, making her tingle. Anneliese did not pull away. She stroked his hair and smiled.

"I'm happy too."

She was also very happy—belatedly, but genuinely. After all, he didn't have relationships with other women. Instead, he had already kept her in his heart for a long time.

As the last rays of sunset slipped through the window, they cast the entwined silhouettes of the two across the screen.

On the other hand, in the restroom.

Jessica stood at the sink and was tidying her hair. Looking at the mirror, she felt that her reflection looked too plain.

Ever since she was pregnant, she hadn't been using makeup. Today, she had only done basic skincare, and her dark circles were noticeable. Her outfit didn't seem quite right either, as it was a black off-shoulder knit dress with flat boots. Jessica felt that she looked slightly inappropriate to meet Zane's friends in this state.

As she washed her hands, she was considering putting on a little lipstick of some color when three young women who were dressed elegantly entered.

"Gianna, I really envy you! This year has been a double win for you since you have achieved both career and love!"

"With her getting into the top lab and soon marrying Zane, she is a winner."

"That's why I said she's getting more beautiful. Having both a career and love is the best makeup for a woman."

Jessica froze mid-handwash at the mention of Zane and instinctively looked at the girls in the mirror.

Looking at the girl surrounded in the center, who hadn't spoken a word, Jessica guessed she had to be the heroine they were talking about. The girl's long curls tumbled freely down her back, and she wore refined makeup. She carried herself with natural elegance and ease—a true pampered young lady of wealth.

In that split second, Jessica curled her fingers slightly.

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