Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption

Chapter 321: Have a successful launch wife...

Following Becky’s voice, Jessica laughed, the sound light and full of energy as she stepped aside, ushering her into the bedroom and gesturing dramatically toward the gown, shoes, and necklace. "They are all ready," she chuckled.

"I guess the spotlight’s on you tonight," Becky said as she slowly lifted the dress. She gasped. "Wait... Is this a Lady Evelina original?"

Jessica nodded, smiling. "Apparently, someone went above and beyond."

"He really went above board. I’m jealous." Becky snickered.

"You don’t have to be jealous, I guess Alex isn’t short of it."

"I see you’re quite in the mood... Haven’t seen a CEO attending her own banquet so late," Becky teased.

Jessica shook her head lightly. "You don’t have to sweat it. Today I’m just one of the guests—a special guest of honour."

"Well, then, our special guest," Becky said, clapping her hands together, "let’s make sure you look every bit the queen you already are and make sure not to disappoint Lady Evelina in flaunting this dress."

With the time already ticking, Jessica and Becky moved quickly. Not being a fan of heavy makeup, Jessica had her look kept light and simple, exactly the way she liked it.

Once through with the makeup, Jessica slipped into the gown and Becky helped with the zipper. Looking at Jessica’s baby bump subtly concealed by the pleated flare cascading from her left shoulder down to the right side, Becky nodded in satisfaction.

Becky stepped back to take a full look. When satisfied, she took Jessica by the arm and guided her toward the mirror to have a good look at herself.

Do you think I’m lacking in any aspect?" Becky asked, a warm smile gleaming on her lips.

""Hmm, don’t really think so. You’re still the one and only Miss... per-fec-t," Jessica replied.

"Of course. Then for my reward, just make me proud and get me new contracts. Can you do that?"

"Angels Wear’s got you covered, even if you never worked for the rest of the year," Jessica teased.

"With that kind of assurance, I can move mountains," Becky snickered. noveldrama

"I won’t be ashamed with your assurance, I can move the mountains." She snickered.

Becky nodded as she picked up the footwear on the bed while Jessica sat down, and she helped her to slide on her shoes.

Satisfied with everything, she took a quick snapshot of her, carefully saving it to her phone, and they both stepped out of the room.

Jessica and Becky made their way down the stairs, their steps soft and unhurried. Becky whispered, "Just recalled I haven’t walked you down the aisle. I think that should be the next makeup I will carefully prepare... to make you the most dazzling bride."

"I guess you are forgetting something. We are already an old couple."

"That doesn’t mean it is not doable." She murmured.

As they approached the last step of the staircase, Davis stepped out, a large mixed bouquet of orange lilies, dried lavender, and baby’s breath carefully and meticulously wrapped in craft paper with an exquisite golden ribbon in his hand as he approached her.

Seeing him, she paused on the last staircase. Becky, reading the room, quietly slipped away from Jessica’s side and went down the stairs to join the other persons around.

Jessica’s eyes locked on to Davis. Seeing him in a pristine black suit, his appearance dashing, commanding and effortlessly charming, it was as though he was stepping out of a magazine with everything about him perfect.

Jessica felt her breath hitch, her heart beating erratically, her eyes slowly tracing every distinct feature of his face. It was as though he was the only one there.

Davis slowly walked over to her and held out the bouquet to her. "Have a successful launch, wife."

Slowly, her eyes peeled away from his face as it settled on the flowers, her eyes stung with tears threatening to spill just as they reddened. Her hand trembled lightly as she stretched forth her hand to take the flowers into her bosom but not without lifting them to her nose to take in the beautiful scent of the flower—mild and calming.

"Thank you, husband, for the surprises." Her tears falling.

Davis stepped forward and helped her down the last step as he pulled her into his warmth. "Can you not smudge the makeup?" He whispered.

Jessica was forced to take a few calming breaths. "I don’t want to smudge it. But... then, I think this is the best launch I’ve had in years."

She couldn’t really express it carefully, but then it was the first launch she didn’t have to get herself a dress or buy from Richard but got by a family. The first launch she handled relaxing at home just to attend the launch without working all through the night till the end of the launch to make it a success.

Then now, a full room of companions as she recalled each of the faces and people present. "Things are getting beautiful." She thought.

Yet, every time she hoped to feel relieved, she couldn’t help the nagging feeling that it might be the calm before the storm.

"Baby, you don’t have to cry or think too hard about them. Things will definitely get back. And after the launch, let’s think about the wedding proper." He whispered.

Jessica pulled away from him, her gaze snapping to his face in both shock and surprise.

Davis stared at her surprised; her reflex reaction had totally left him stumped that thoughts were hard to swirl in his mind.

"Had she never hoped for that?"

"Was I too fast?"

"But she had been denied a proper wedding. Isn’t it right to do it?"

"Besides, my Davis’ wife shouldn’t have any regret."

"Are you serious?" Jessica found her voice and asked after the pause.

Davis raised a brow. "Don’t you deserve it?" he asked.

Jessica kept mute. Even at this moment, she couldn’t draw that conclusion. She had drawn a few conclusions at the beginning of this marriage, but she had to sit back and rewrite them.

"Alright, stop asking. Let’s get going. The function should have started by now." Davis said.

Jessica nodded, a soft smile on her lips. As she took a step back, she noticed the room was filled with friends around.

Ethan, Bella, Becky, Henry, Deborah, Anna and Alex. She didn’t even know when this duo arrived. Staring at Anna for a while, a slight smile coursed her lips.

She was grateful she had turned out good, not stained by that environment.

One after another, they stepped forward with gifts that her face couldn’t hide the surprise written all over.

"Am I really receiving this much gift?" She mused.

"Thank you very much." She murmured. The gifts were handed to Henry as they all walked towards the exit to head for the launch.

Deborah handed a series of snack boxes and a thermos to Davis. "She shouldn’t be hungry. Since you might be spending a long time, she shouldn’t eat arbitrarily."

Davis nodded, his heart grateful at Jessica’s foresight of bringing in a mother figure into their lives.

Seeing Deborah’s constant nagging, Jessica’s heart warmed. "Can you keep it slow? I am not that fragile."

"I know. Just in case."