The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Steven fell silent.

The executive pressed on, "You better find a way to fix this mess quickly, or we won't be so forgiving!"

Steven felt a headache coming on. The stock market was closed for trading now, but with the public's growing aversion to Pelham Group, their stock would likely plummet as soon as the market opened tomorrow. He had only one night to resolve this crisis.

After much hesitation, Steven decided to call Zachary. As soon as Zachary answered, Steven snapped, "Are you satisfied now that things have blown up like this?"

"I don't know what you're talking about," Zachary replied coolly, aware that Steven was likely recording the call. He knew that if he said anything incriminating, Steven would immediately post it online to prove this was all Zachary's fault.

Zachary continued calmly, "Haven't you been the one causing trouble all this while?"

Steven struggled to contain his anger. "That may be true, but do you realize how much Pelham Group's stock will drop tomorrow because of your rash actions? At this rate, even if I wanted to leave you a larger inheritance, there won't be any money left."

situation darkly amusing. Annalise was the one who truly wanted to leave him assets, having already put shops

Yet he was incredibly generous when it came to Jessica. He only seemed to remember Zachary's share when he was

replied calmly, "I'm not your son anymore. Why would you give me

was struck speechless. Zachary could hear Steven's increasingly agitated breathing through the phone, and it lifted his

prepared to

froze. Zachary asked unhurriedly, "So, are you satisfied with the gift I've

expression froze. He recalled the familiar words just as he was

hope you'll like it." It dawned on

accused he was already capable of proving his innocence in such a manner.

fearful of Zachary. He had initially thought he could manipulate Zachary with money, but the reality proved

made such a mess of things. Aren't you afraid I'll tell your mother?" he