Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 557: The Child Is Mine!

Chapter 557: The Child Is Mine!

Zachary understood Jessica better than anyone else, and he always satisfied her in bed. They had stayed in touch even when she was in Country H. After she moved to Country S for her career, Zachary would secretly fly over from time to time to meet her in private.

"You... why are you here?"

Jessica looked at Zachary nervously. His eyes burned with desire as he suddenly pushed her against the wall and kissed her fiercely.

Jessica quickly pressed her hands against his chest, resisting him. "You... stop it! Don’t ruin my makeup!"

Breathing heavily, Zachary pinned her wrists against the wall and pressed his lips roughly onto hers. Their breathing instantly became erratic.

Jessica felt her body go weak under his touch. The soft moans escaping her lips only fueled Zachary’s passion, making him want to devour her whole.

But he was rational—at least for now. After all, he had finally gotten an opportunity to shoot an MV here, and coming to Country W was something his agent had fought hard for.

Zachary released Jessica and gently patted her flushed cheek. "You little minx, you’re still as irresistible as ever. If I didn’t have to meet an investor, I’d take you right here and now."

Jessica panted as the dazed look in her eyes gradually cleared.

"What are you doing here? Zachary, we’ve already broken up. Can’t you just stop bothering me?" she asked in a low voice.

Zachary chuckled softly. "I’m here to shoot an MV and meet an investor. If things go well, I might land the lead role in a movie... Jessica, don’t marry that man. You’re still carrying my child."

Jessica’s expression changed drastically. "Nonsense! That’s not your child—Aiden is the father!"

Zachary sneered. "If I’m not mistaken, Aiden always uses protection when he’s with you. Let me tell you something... Three months ago, during our little rendezvous, I poked tiny holes in the condoms."

Jessica’s face turned deathly pale as she stared at her ex-boyfriend in utter shock.

She had always known Zachary had a bad temper and questionable morals.

But as an actress who wasn’t particularly famous, she had been with him for the thrill, for the way he indulged her desires and gave her excitement.

Aiden, on the other hand, was rigid and predictable in every way. Especially in bed—he could never satisfy her.

She had chosen to marry Aiden for his promising future and wealthy family background.

But she never imagined that Zachary would do something so despicable. Now, there was a 99% chance that the baby really was his!

"Zachary, how could you do this to me? I was about to get married! How could you?" Jessica was furious.

Zachary smirked, gazing at her intensely. "Jessica, we’ve broken up and gotten back together so many times, but I’ve never been able to let you go. So this time... don’t leave me. Don’t marry that man. I won’t allow it."

"You... you’re insane! How can you be so selfish? I don’t love you anymore!"

Jessica shouted in anger. But since the private room was soundproof, no matter how loud she screamed, no one outside could hear a thing.

Zachary’s eyes filled with contempt. "Jessica, if you don’t love me, then why do you keep crawling into my bed? I remember last time... you were more than satisfied with me, completely obsessed! You’re such a hypocrite—if you don’t like me, why do you keep meeting me in secret?"

Jessica trembled all over. "I only stayed with you... because you forced me!"

"I never forced you! You threw yourself at me like the desperate woman you are!" Zachary’s grip on her shoulders tightened, his eyes burning with desire.

"I know how shameless you are, but I still love you. So... marry me, okay?"

The disdain in Zachary’s eyes vanished, replaced by an intense fire.

He was a smart man. Jessica was now more successful than him, earning more money than he ever could. If they actually got married, he’d be the one benefiting, not Jessica.

Jessica, of course, had no intention of agreeing. She had already secured Aiden—why would she ever consider Zachary?

He was just a second-rate singer. Sure, he had good looks, but his acting was mediocre, and his singing wasn’t great either. Marrying him wouldn’t bring her the luxury and status she craved. How could she possibly say yes?

"No way. I love Aiden now..."

Jessica lowered her head, guilt flashing in her eyes.

In reality, she did enjoy the pleasure Zachary gave her. But compared to that, the allure of money was far stronger.

Zachary scoffed. "You? Love him? Please... but tell me, if you marry him, will you still meet me in secret?"

He stared at Jessica, knowing full well she’d never truly choose him.

But occasionally getting some money out of her wasn’t a bad deal either.

Besides... he had plenty of photos of her. Did she really think she could just walk away?

"Zachary, I... I’m a married woman now. I don’t think it would be appropriate."

Jessica lied through her teeth.

She wanted to keep seeing him, but she was terrified of Aiden finding out. And now that she was pregnant, how could she continue indulging herself?

Aiden trusted her completely. Even if the baby was Zachary’s, as long as she played her cards right, he’d never suspect a thing.

"You’re afraid he’ll find out?"

"...Yes."

Jessica admitted it. "We just got married. If I keep sneaking out at night or acting suspiciously, Aiden might notice something."

"He won’t. I’ll be discreet." Zachary had no real love for Jessica. Being with her was just a way to gain benefits.

Every time they met in secret, Jessica would shower him with gifts—luxury cars, designer watches...

Who could blame him? He wasn’t exactly rolling in cash, and deep down, he was vain and selfish. Of course, he was going to take advantage of this arrangement.

Jessica, on the other hand, had no shortage of money now that she was with Aiden.

That was why she was so desperate to marry into the Anderson family.

"No, I have to go... I can’t stay here any longer." Zachary’s eyes darkened with lust as he looked at her tempting body.

"I want you, right now."

Jessica shook her head. "I have to leave. If I don’t, my family will come looking for me."

But Zachary grabbed her roughly and pressed her down onto the empty dining table. "Promise me. Meet me later."

"No!"

"You sure about that?" Zachary’s lips curled into a wicked smile. "Do you want me to send your fiancé a nude photo of you?"

Jessica instantly surrendered. She knew Zachary wasn’t bluffing. "Fine... I’ll text you later."

But Zachary still wouldn’t let go. He crashed his lips onto hers, hungrily devouring her. It had been so long since they were last together—he missed her taste.

Meanwhile, in the private dining area, Mrs. Bennett frowned. "Why is Jessica taking so long to come back?"

Aiden’s expression darkened as he glanced at Ella.

Ella shook her head, signaling that it wasn’t her doing.

In truth, she had also received a message—Jessica and Zachary had entered a private room together.

That particular room had no surveillance cameras. Zachary clearly knew what he was doing.

But since dinner was about to start, they wouldn’t have time to do anything too scandalous.

So Ella wasn’t in a rush. She could wait.

After all... there would always be another chance for them to meet in secret.