The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 711

"Besides, this job is pretty easy," I said.

Zane and I walked out of the office together. A newly opened restaurant was just around the corner, and we heard the chef there was quite skilled.

Zane decided to give it a try, so I accompanied him.

We had just sat down and placed our order when a middle-aged man suddenly slid into the seat across from me.

The moment I saw his face, I looked away in disgust.

Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to stay calm before speaking. "Didn't we agree to meet tomorrow? What are you doing here today?"

Otis rested his arm on the chair. He didn't say he intended to tarnish Annalise's reputation in front of Zane.

He tossed a folder onto the table. "Take a look at this."

same folder I had sent by courier earlier that morning.

you already sent me to prison once! Whatever grudges we had should be settled by now, don't you think? So why are you still

"And why do

know, but I know that one should be

did you even check what's inside

"I failed as a father in raising her. If she can treat her father this way, she won't

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slightly. "I don't see it

you afraid Annalise would report you when you get together?" Otis hadn't expected Zane to remain so

well-established company. We have

had done. What mattered was that he could use this as

Otis, "Before you say anything about me, why don't you open the folder and see

know exactly what a heartless, malicious person like you would've put in there,"

but laugh. "It's been so many years, and you're still dwelling on

my memory. If your son had betrayed you, I bet you'd be