The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

The crowd couldn't stop gossiping.

"Mr. Huxham is so much better than her ex-husband! Who could argue with that?"

"Mr. Huxham is successful and a man with integrity. Her ex-husband cheated on her and was stingy!"

"Only a fool would still cling to their ex-husband, right?"

After discussing it, everyone reached a consensus. "Seriously, that old lady just claimed Annalise loves her ex-husband? Does she think we are fools?"

As the chatter continued, Zane and I returned to the office.

I sighed and said, "It's clear that Jessica is at fault. Yet when she complains to others, she can twist the truth around. I really admire her ability to lie so effortlessly."

Zane took my hand and casually asked, "Isn't it possible that she's trying to make things difficult for you on purpose?"

Zane explained, "Your comics are doing well right now. She might be feeling jealous and want to affect your mindset, making you frustrated every day. That way, you won't be able to make any money. You'll end up depending on a man just like she does."

puzzled. "Why would she want

that just too cruel?

me to get angry, I'll just

their tactics, everything becomes clear. If I'm right, Jessica should be chatting with Casper right now. Their conversation is

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was right. Jessica had indeed

head to Huxham Corporation to

reply. He just glanced at the message

seeing the lack

her time and sent another message. "I'm sorry.

not to go, but she insisted. I couldn't

matter what."

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paused his work and replied slowly, "Really? She's older, and you're younger. If you genuinely wanted to stop her, you should be