The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 148

Jessica asked softly, "Is that possible?"

Steven didn't answer directly. He merely said, expressionless, "Have you thought about what would happen if I intervened? If people start investigating me, then my past with Annalise will no longer be able to stay hidden." If things really escalated that far, the people who criticized Jessica would only get more numerous and malicious.

Jessica gradually sat up, her expression becoming serious.

Meanwhile, Steven subtly pulled away from her.

Jessica looked at him and asked, "Then, what do you think I should do to solve this?"

"Simple," Steven said flatly. "Keep an eye out on Zane's attitude."

Jessica was unwilling but couldn't find another solution, so she reluctantly agreed, "Alright."

...

I glanced at the time after finishing today's task. It was only 3:00 pm.

The progress was faster than usual!

I was a bit incredulous, so I quickly opened the draft and carefully checked it. Surprisingly, there were no issues at all.

noticed my actions and asked,

fast," I replied honestly. "I

chuckled. "Then, you can

thoroughly in love with the feeling of being busy. "I need to

me. "You can't

coloring the sketches, but seeing Zane's stern

decided to

phone and lay back on the couch. "I won't

Zane said,

stopped myself from continuing to work and opened my phone,

with the next chapter. There were also a few discussions about the characters

decided to reply to each one.

was that some

handing my

the comment carefully. He smiled and said, "Not bad. People are already recognizing

I was happy as well, looking at it for a long time. The smile lingered on my

honored you like my

instantly, "If it's a matter of price,

I'd reject them

my issue. I just feel that once I start accepting ads, the purpose of creating this comic will no longer be as pure." They replied, "But you need to

I looked at Zane.