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."

stared at me without blinking. "I know you've

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

sarcastic laugh. "Hearing you say that is pretty

kept his eyes

I brought your mom into this. I just saw people ripping into her online and

mom?" Zane asked, dragging out the words as he looked at

"Why would she do

the whole video, you'll

through again, reading all the text, and finally figuring out what was really

Rowena wasn't buying it and, pissed off by Chloe's stunt, set a trap for her. Steven fixed

staying calm. "Steven, your family can't keep

in my favor. She came at me with bad intentions. I'm just turning it into

changed. Annalise, you used to not care about money

walked away from the marriage with nothing. That lets you, a cheating jerk, keep all the money so you and your mistress can live

dumb I was. I should've at least taken

have been so