The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 801

"What's worse is that my parents won't even pay me a salary. If I leave the

company, I could end up with no money, no job, and no place to live. Life might

get really tough," Casper said.

He wasn't lying-he knew exactly how his parents treated him. He didn't dare to

be optimistic because they wouldn't cut him any slack.

Zane stayed quiet for a long moment before asking, "So, do you really have to

return home?"

Casper shook his head. "It's not that I have to go back. It's just that it's hard to

stay here and see Jessica. When she chose me, she really wanted to build a life

together. But my family treated her like garbage, and I didn't do enough to protect

her. I hurt her, badly.

"I wanted to make it up to her, but it's too late now. She's got her job and earns a

lot. She doesn't need me anymore. I figured maybe leaving would be better for

both of us."

Zane immediately understood how to handle the situation. "You have two options

right now."

Casper asked curiously, "Yeah?"

stay with our company and help your parents deal with

your spare time. If

goes public, you'll

problems at your

slightly tempted by this suggestion. He asked, "What's the

option?"

"You stick to your original plan. Go back

me about. These

respect your

the first option. "If I choose option one and stay

I deal with

"Simple-in a city this big,

them forever? That's easy. Just make sure

you turn the

for a long time. Suddenly, Zane's words made

sense.

current situation,

would be the

long as

see Jessica and avoid

ever crossed

she never saw him.

back, he'd have no

He didn't want

my mind. I'm

company."

"Good. I'll head out then. You can