Chapter 169 Getting Rid Of Jessica (One)

• Charlotte's whole body was tense as she saw that Jessica recognized who she was. She could literally feel the panic and helplessness that the other girl felt, and could see as her eyes widened in absolute terror. Charlotte herself was terrified, and at her wit's end. If only she could complete this last task without a hitch, then her mission would be accomplished, and none would be the wiser. She could already envisage the look of shock on Sebastian and Carol’s faces when she came in all her full glory to claim what was rightfully hers. Realizing that she was beginning to zone off again, she shook herself to find that Carol was looking at her expectantly and with a sort of pleading look on her face.
• Since Charlotte did not know if Carol had said anything to her or not, she took her gaze back to Jessica who was now staring hard at Carol, trying to give her a sort of signal with her eyes. The medications they gave her must be making Jessica boneless, because Charlotte was sure that if she was the one in her position, she would have at least thrashed her hands about and made some sort of scene, but she was not willing to wait to find out if Jessica could or would do that.
• "Oh, goodness me, Carol." Charlotte began, rummaging in her purse as though searching for the necklace, then sighing and slapping at her forehead, so that she drew Carol's attention away from that of Jessica, who was still desperately trying to make eye contact with Carol. "I can't find the necklace that Mr. James asked me to give to her. I must have dropped it in the lobby when we went there earlier. I remember playing with it while we were there. If you don't mind, can you grab it for me? It should be on or around where I was sitting. I still feel a little faint and can't think of going all that way and coming back." Charlotte finished, hoping against hope that Carol would buy the lie and do the needful. Carol more than bought the lie. In fact, she looked absolutely relieved to flee from the room, which more than worked for Charlotte.