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?

was aloof; that was because they lacked charm and, more importantly, patience. They weren't

once despised her.

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

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

have believed

connections had any real value, they wouldn't have gone bankrupt, and he wouldn't have needed Zane's investment. It was precisely

were worthless

struggled in poverty for

for Jessica's bank details and transferred all the money back. Once home, he messaged her.

glanced at her balance and replied, "Yes. If you ever

mention

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

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

busy. I'll get to