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?"

to stay with our company and help your parents

If you do that,

goes public, you'll get a hefty cut.

the problems at your parents'

was slightly tempted by this suggestion. He asked,

option?"

to your original plan. Go back home and

me about. These are my suggestions. Whatever

respect

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

deal with

a city this big, running

them forever? That's

her, you turn the other way and

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

sense.

current situation,

would be the best choice

long as he

see Jessica and

ever crossed paths,

she never saw him.

he'd have no choice but to accept his

He didn't want

made up my mind. I'm going to stay

company."

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