The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

"I wanted to focus on making money," I said.

Yelena sneered, "Do you think I believe you?"

"I don't care if you believe it." With that, I hung up the phone without hesitation.

Yelena stared at the phone screen, utterly speechless.

At that moment, Otis pushed open the door and walked in. "What did she just say to you?"

Yelena glanced at Otis and replied, "She said she can't be bothered with you right now."

Otis didn't seem to mind at all, saying, "She knows everything I've done. It would be strange if she could forgive me."

Yelena felt slightly less resentful at that. She asked, "So, what should we do next?"

Otis replied calmly, "Do you know how Annalise managed to marry Zane back then?"

Yelena shook her head. She had spent all her time hanging out with friends and never had the time or interest to think about such things.

replied, "It was because

looked at

mother, so Zane invited Annalise to his home to be her mother. Later, as they spent more time together, Willow

silent, deep in

you really want Zane to treat you

his reasoning. "So, what should

and said, "I've already arranged

is get close to her while you're working there. Make her like you, and everything else will naturally fall

Yelena nodded. "I understand."

eyes faded. Although he still hoped for a chance to reconcile with. Annalise, he knew he had already done too many unforgivable

once Annalise found out about this plan, she would likely

said calmly, "I'll go to her house and ruin her reputation. Ideally,

felt moved by his willingness to go to

you become Zane's wife,

I'll never forget your kindness," she replied

was satisfied with

a sheet mask on and enjoying

beside her, casually eating