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?

because they lacked charm and, more importantly, patience.

an indescribable pride. She had hurt Annalise, and Zane had once despised her. Yet,

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

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

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

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

worthless

poverty for so

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

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

didn't mention

returned He knew if Jessica offered help with anything else, she'd likely regret it as well. It

had foolishly believed he held a special place in her heart.

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