The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 339

"Tan't, mom," Steven said, his voice laced with pain.

Seeing that Chloe couldn't offer any viable solutions, he added, "You should go. I need some time to think"

Chloe frowned and scolded him. "You're a grown man! How can you be so heartbroken over a woman

Steven grew more frustrated. "I love her. I don't even know when it started. But the day I realized it, I knew I couldn't live without her."

Chloe sighed. "If you put in enough effort, you'll forget her eventually."

Steven wasn't in the mood to hear more ticism. "I have to work, Men"

În was an obvious attempt to dismiss her. Chloe, understanding her son's willingness to listen, grumbled, "Everything I'm saying is for your own good."

"That's fine. I just need to clear my head now," Steven replied amly

more sharp remarks about his inability to move on, Chloe finally loft, albeit

his office, Steven leaned back in his chair

he liked Annalise, no one ever encouraged him to pursue her. But when it came to Jessica, everyone

idea suddenly struck him-away to see Annalise more

gain traction, and his company

her comic and then arrange for her to work directly with him. That would give him a legitimate

regularly.

small investment-less than what Jessica's jewelry cost-he could secure consistent opportunities to sen Annalise under the guise of a collaboration. The thought of in brought a smile to his face as he called his

to

Steven was trying to create an opportunity to interact with Annalise, but he didn't interne "I'll pass it on to the intellectual property team." Steven felt a wave of read only I'd thought of

perhaps, he wouldn't have endured so much pain

in my office, my phone rang

number. Frowning,

Pelham Group," the caller explained. "We're interested

Group was Steven's