The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)
Chapter 307

Chapter 307

After heating Zane's words, Exic immediately understood where the problem lay: "Well, there's a possibility that she's trying to actively pursue you and give up on Steven Likuid, "You see, not only are you better looking than Steven, but you'

whe wealthies, and a better inan Since she's about to be abandoned, it makes sense that she might want to move on to

Like continued, "What could she even be acting for in front of

I of Ma. Jamison otherwise?

When Zane understood the situation, the coldness in his expression deepened. He immediately duled Steven's number.

Steven instinctively assumed it was a work-related matter when he picked up has phone, asking, "Mr. Huxham, is this about the collaboration?"

"No." Zane replied calmly. "I just wanted you to tell Jessica that I'm not interested in her."

steven stared at his phone. Zane's sudden call about Jessica could only mean one thing-she had gone to the husham Group and probably made it clear she was interested in Zane. Otherwise, Zane would't have und that

Steven, took a moment to collect his thoughts before calling Jessica.

When she picked up, he voice was sweet "Did you need something

Then, Steven asked emotionlessly. "Are you pursuing

Jessica hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Il she adoitted the truth, she might line the chance of having a man willing to spend money on her before she succeeded in winning Zane over. Fur Steven would eventually find out about her pursuit of Zane if she lied amway. After a long silence, Steven grew impatient. "Say something!"

Jessica quickly came up with a brilliant excuse, "I'm doing this

By shifting all the blament, she could continue het part of Zane under Steven's watchful eye. Steven snerted. "Do you think I'm an iden

Jessica quickly denied it. "Love thought that, Steven I know you Annalise, but Annalise is n

arting with Zane. I figured it I win Zane over, you and Annalise can get back together.

umphant glint flashed in her eyes b

i maintained her pitiful tone. "It's okay. Don't

sory about what I've done. I just want you no

ething I w

I willingly do"

As Jessica spoke, her voice quivered with emotion. "But I've been thinking of you with all my heart, Steven intumedatel telt guilty. "Im sorry" Jessica could tell that Steven had tallen for 18, know that I love you, andi only want you to be happy Steven quickly replied, "You don't need to do so much to the can purse beijas introye Jessica sighed with a hint of sadness" believe that if I see the person I love happy, I Steven couldn't find the right words to express his feelings. A strange and heavy sensation settled in his chest as i be tuppy son' worl "I don't how to repay you." he said after a pause "How abourt buy you sarit ja Jessica gave a bitter smile "Okay"

jenplay? You can pick it out,

( gratitude and guilt

d pay for in

Aher hanging up.

stared at her phone, feeling incredulous that Steven's my was so easy to get