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?

Zane was aloof; that was because they lacked charm and, more importantly, patience. They weren't willing to persistently engage him in conversation to

and Zane had once despised her.

to her. She clutched her phone and pondered. A man like Zane would prefer an independent woman like herself over

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

She must have believed his earlier words; he

they wouldn't have gone bankrupt, and he wouldn't

worthless that

poverty for so

kept this to himself. He asked for Jessica's bank details and transferred all

you ever need anything, just

mention that

knew if Jessica offered help with anything else, she'd likely regret it as well. It would be a waste of time to go through the

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

replied, "Okay. I'm busy. I'll