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?

they lacked charm and, more importantly, patience. They weren't willing to persistently engage him in

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

Zane had taken a liking to her. She clutched her phone and pondered. A man like Zane would prefer

tilt of her chin, she texted Casper. "Why don't

her immediately. She must have believed his earlier words; he found

value, they wouldn't have gone bankrupt, and he wouldn't have needed Zane's investment.

were worthless that

poverty

transferred all the money back. Once home, he messaged her. "Check if you've received

balance and replied, "Yes. If you ever need anything,

mention that

spent an hour in his account before being returned He knew if Jessica offered help with anything else, she'd likely regret it as well. It would be a

Casper's eyes. He had foolishly believed he held a special place in her heart. Now, it seemed

I'm busy. I'll get to work