The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 571

That was why Zane pointed out the project's issues and arranged for many people to help Casper. With Zane's support, there was a higher chance the project would succeed.

Jessica was unconvinced and couldn't bear the thought of her hard-earned money going to waste. "No way. Then why would you dare invest in him?"

Casper raised his eyebrow. It seemed that Jessica was smarter than he thought. She managed to detect something was amiss.

He replied, "Though the Gibson family has fallen, their connections remain."

Jessica understood. "You're trying to leverage Casper's network?"

Casper felt he'd said enough and didn't reply further. He took out his other phone and waited for Jessica's response.

Did Zane's silence mean Jessica guessed correctly?

said Zane was aloof; that was because they lacked charm and, more

once despised her. Yet, after her repeated advances, Zane was now willing

was certain that Zane had taken a liking to her. She clutched her phone and pondered. A man like Zane would prefer an independent woman like

tilt of her chin, she texted Casper. "Why don't you just return the money

must have believed his earlier words; he found it

real value, they wouldn't have gone bankrupt,

worthless that

in poverty

Casper kept this to himself. He asked for Jessica's bank details and transferred all the money back. Once home, he messaged her.

balance and replied, "Yes. If you ever need anything, just ask. I'll help if I

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help with anything else, she'd likely regret it as well. It would be a waste of time

loneliness flashed in Casper's eyes. He had foolishly believed he held a special place in her heart. Now, it seemed he was no different from

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