The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 540

Jessica never truly intended to return to Casper and build a life together now that he had money. She was simply casting a wide net, hoping to catch the richest man.

If Zane showed even the slightest interest in her, she wouldn't hesitate to abandon Casper and be with him. A bitter, indescribable ache welled up in Casper's heart. The fleeting emotions he'd felt for her earlier now seemed utterly ridiculous. Every word out of Jessica's mouth was a lie. How could he have ever believed she was worthy of his genuine feelings?

Casper couldn't comprehend how Jessica could profess her love for him one moment and shamelessly flirt with another man the next. The hypocrisy was unbearable.

Casper's eyes stung, his vision blurred, and tears rolled down silently. He replied, "I'm spending time with Annalise and Willow."

Jessica nearly threw her phone across the room in a fit of rage. She had gone to such lengths to drive Annalise out of Steven's family, yet she still managed to find herself a man with an even better family background.

Not only that, but Annalise also had a sweet, obedient daughter and a person with whom to spend peaceful evenings. Why couldn't Jessica enjoy the same luxuries?

Jessica couldn't endure seeing Annalise happy. After carefully weighing her words, she sent a curt message.

"Do you know that when Annalise was with Steven, he treated her horribly?"

the screen and replied

fact that she stayed with Steven for six years despite everything says a lot,

who needs to be kept in check. If

at her message for a long time. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond. Finally, he thought

of clarity settled over him, and

stupid enough to believe your attempts at causing trouble?" Jessica immediately replied, "Am I

at her reply and chose to

...

took a steadying breath. Normally, she prided herself on her charm. So why was she hitting

long as she kept reaching out and kept the conversations going, she was sure she'd win them over eventually. But for now, there was someone else she

spoken with Steven. Unlike with Zane and Casper, where she relied on texts, she called Steven instead.

indifferently, "What do

update you on some

his money. It was only polite to let him know where it

me

that she would feel jealous. Well, I've done as you asked. The promotion's