The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 462

Technically, Jessica should be asleep by now. However, she was full of energy, chatting lively with Zane.

The irony? Zane's account was being operated by none other than Casper himself.

Jessica had been scheming right under his nose, trying to sow discord between Zane and Annalise.

Judging from the stark contrast in how Jessica treated him versus Zane, Casper effortlessly saw through her true nature.

Casper turned off the screen. He had to admit that Jessica was smart and could play the long game.

Even though he was now broke, Jessica tried to engage with him.

For a while, Casper had naively believed that her willingness to stay in touch stemmed from love and that she couldn't let him go. Perhaps, their relationship was more important than money. Casper scoffed as a wave of pain swept over him.

But the truth was clear...

Jessica's willingness to engage with Casper wasn't about love or attachment. It was a calculated effort to keep the man who loved her most tethered with minimal effort.

he made it big again, she'd have

the urge to vent his frustration but restrained himself, responding calmly, "Aren't you

were utterly worthless

explained, "I'm in touch because

Casper replied in an attempt to provoke

Casper interacted with Annalise once, in a situation that

perilous for her.

was weak and limp, and she had no strength to resist. Yet

find a way to

resilient, and unwilling to rely on

Annalise had completely

her tirade, "Maybe Annalise and

might even be secretly in touch without you realizing it. Otherwise, how could someone as busy as Steven find time to

words were dripped with malice, an attempt to smear Annalise's reputation. Casper couldn't put into words how

had snatched Steven from Annalise, yet it seemed that wasn't enough. Now,

well? There were so many outstanding men in the world. Why was Jessica so fixated on taking Annalise's? "Saying things like that only makes you seem petty and despicable," he replied to