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."

recognized it as the same folder I had sent by courier earlier that morning. Unbothered,

and hissed, "I know you hate me, Annalise, but 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 scheming

"And why do you think I'm doing

exhaled and replied, "I don't know, but I know

did you

to Zane with a regretful expression. "I failed as a father in raising her. If she can treat her father this way, she won't be any better to her husband. I don't think she

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smirked slightly. "I don't see

Otis hadn't expected Zane to remain so calm after all

"We are an honest and well-established company. We have no fear

was that he could use this as a way to slander me in

about me, why don't you open the folder and

I know exactly what a heartless, malicious person like you

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

If your son had betrayed you, I bet you'd