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?

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

had once despised her. Yet, after her repeated advances, Zane was now willing to pay attention to

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

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

must have believed his

bankrupt,

were worthless

struggled in poverty

Jessica's bank details and transferred all

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

mention that

offered help with anything else, she'd likely regret it as well. It would be a waste of time to go through the motions only to give it back

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

"Okay. I'm busy. I'll get to