Chapter 706

Otis then uncharacteristically offered, "Order whatever you want. It's on me."

Steven quickly waved his hand. "No need. I need to head back to work. I'll be leaving now."

Otis watched as Steven's figure disappeared, and the corners of his lips curled into a knowing smile. He was certain that his plan would succeed.

Back in his office, Steven sat down and carefully mulled over his conversation with Otis.

Otis had promised to make Annalise reconcile with him.

After weighing everything, Steven could only conclude that the chances of success were slim.

Beyond the fact that Otis served time in prison, the real obstacle was Zane.

Zane had built his small enterprise into a business empire that others envied. That alone was proof of his intelligence.

Steven tapped his fingers lightly against the desk. If Zane was around, Otis' odds of succeeding were close to zero.

in this mess, it would be difficult to explain himself when things

finally picked up his phone and dialed

"Hello?"

want?" Zane

to me. Did you know about

Zane remained silent.

heart sink. Zane's lack of response

Steven felt relief. He was glad he had weighed the pros and cons and chosen

fate would have been anything but

me, but I know that's impossible. With you and Annalise together now, I thought

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so you

a long silence, Zane finally

once, was unexpectedly magnanimous. "Don't

ordered him to find someone

he leaned back and let out a bitter

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