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?"

with our company

spare time. If you do that, you

once the project goes public, you'll get a

the problems at

was slightly tempted by this suggestion. He

option?"

to your original plan. Go back

told me about. These are

respect your

option. "If I

deal

a city this big,

hard. But avoiding them forever? That's easy.

the other way and avoid

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

sense.

the current

the best choice

long as

to see Jessica and

ever crossed paths,

she never saw him.

went back, he'd have no choice but to

He didn't want

"I've made up my mind. I'm going to stay with

company."

"Good. I'll head out then. You can handle the rest on