The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 494

Jessica wanted a front-row seat to the drama.

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Steven showed up outside Huxham Corporation right around lunchtime. Zane and I were about to head out and grab something to eat when we ran into Steven, who was standing right in front of the entrance. Zane leaned in and whispered, "He's probably here because of his mom."

"I figured," I replied, slowing my pace.

The second Steven spotted me, he marched over, his voice tight with anger. "Annalise, what the hell are you doing?"

"Me?" I was amused. "I'm not doing anything, Steven. I have no clue what you're talking about."

Steven pulled out his phone, brought up the news about Chloe, and looked like he was about to shove it in my face. It was a very disrespectful move.

I stayed calm, ready to stop him if I had to, but Zane beat me to it. He grabbed Steven by the arm and said coldly, "If you've got something to say, just say it. No need to get physical with her."

blinking. "I know you've got

as he continued, "But if you've got an issue, take it up with me. Bringing my mom into

a sarcastic laugh. "Hearing you

his eyes

into this. I just saw people ripping into her online and decided to ride the wave." Steven looked at

it have been my mom?" Zane asked, dragging out

was confused. "Why would she

whole video, you'll get it,"

watching the video all the way through again, reading all the text, and finally figuring out what was

it and, pissed off by Chloe's stunt, set a trap for her. Steven fixed his gaze on me.

"Steven, your family can't keep

out in my favor. She came at me with

not care about

the marriage with nothing. That lets you,

realized how dumb I was. I

have been so