Jessica could tell the discontent and query in Hannah's tone. Thus, Jessica hurried to nudge Hannah, motioning her to stop.
The young lady standing next to Terry glanced at Hannah, then turned her gaze to Jessica. She smiled and extended her hand to Jessica. "Nice to meet you, Miss Hall. My name is Grace, Grace Sandoval."
Jessica could see a sense of pride flashing into her eyes. Yet it soon disappeared.
Jessica smiled. She stretched out her hand and shook Grace's lightly. "Hello, Miss Sandoval."
"Just call me Grace. That's how Terry calls me." Grace then raised a sweet smile. "Are you going to Cloud Top as well, Miss Hall? Shall we go together? Terry's treat."
"I'd rather not. We are not as idle as Mr. Davison and still have something to talk with Mona," Hannah spoke over Jessica subconsciously, regardless of her suggestions.
Terry glanced at Hannah. He found what Hannah said funny. "That's rare. Since Miss Howell has a business talk, then I'll leave you alone."
It was believable to say that Jessica or Mona had some business matters. Yet Hannah ... Business was just not for her.
Hannah did not feel embarrassed hearing Terry's words. She snorted and pulled Jessica and Mona into the nightclub.
Hannah wanted to ask more about Jessica's dinner with Lucas. Yet Terry and his possible new girl, Grace, distracted Hannah.
Seeing Hannah's leave, Jessica then turned back and smiled apologetically at Terry and Grace. "Sorry, Mr. Davison, Miss Sandoval, for leaving in such a hurry. See you."
When Hannah heard Jessica speak, she slowed down. When Jessica caught up, Hannah asked, "What's going on, Jessica? I thought Terry was pursuing YOU?"
"I have told him before that I don't want to think about relationships at the moment." Jessica shrugged and said, "Maybe he has found out that I really don't want to be in a relationship and thus gave up."
Hannah paused for a moment. Then she waved her fist angrily and said, "I didn't expect him to be another bastard!"
"What do you mean? You even praised Mr. Davison for being considerate." Jessica sneered.
"How could he give up so easily? He even said that you were his true love." Hannah pouted.
"That's only your fantasy. When did he say that?" Jessica shook her head, but she vaguely remembered that Terry had once said that he was serious about pursuing her.
Then Jessica shook her head. Even if Terry had really said it, so what? Jessica had never responded to Terry's affection, and thus, his affection didn't have to last forever.
"Well, Jess, aren't you sad?" Hannah asked, gazing at Jessica.
"Don't worry, all my mind is on my work now." Jessica patted Hannah on the shoulder. "You don't understand the happiness of making money."
Hannah felt a bit lost for words. She didn't understand the happiness of making money, but she understood the pain of lacking money!
So Hannah quickly held Jessica's arm. "No matter what, you have said tonight is your treat. Think about making money tomorrow."
At the same time, Grace tilted her head and looked at Terry, asking with a smile on her face, "T, have you not enjoyed yourself enough? Why don't we go back to the nightclub and have more fun?"
Grace was a classmate of Keith, Terry's cousin. Grace and Terry were childhood friends and grew up together.
Grace went to New York for college. This time, she came back to LA to sign a contract with a model company. Keith called Terry to help take care of her.
Once Grace got off the plane, she insisted on going to the Cloud Top for fun. Terry hadn't expected to run into Jessica there.
Terry retracted his thoughts. He looked at Grace and said, "It was you that wanted to be here. Now that you have had fun, and perhaps it's time to go."
Clearly not intending to go back just like that, Grace turned around and walked into the nightclub. "Miss Hall is Jessica Hall, right? I have heard Keith talking about her before. I am very curious about her. Why don't you tell me more about her, T?"
Grace returned to the nightclub and picked a booth. Terry walked over and pulled her by the arm.
Terry smiled and said, "If you are curious, I will tell you about her later. But it is too late now. I'll have to send you back."
"OK. Then I'd like to know ... Are you and Miss Hall dating now?" Grace smiled and followed Terry out.