The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 836

The thought of it made Gary boil with rage. None of this would've happened if Ruby hadn't lied to him and Julia.

Julia looked just as frustrated as she muttered, "I know."

Gary shot back, "So it's not about what I want. We've got no other choice now!"

"But we've already given in, and Jessica still won't forgive us. What do we do now?" Julia asked.

Gary scoffed, his voice dripping with malice. "The only reason she's not giving in is because Steven's backing her up. But what if we found someone who hates Jessica just as much as we do? If we can drive a wedge between her and Steven, she'll have nowhere to turn but back to us."

Julia's eyes lit up. "Yes! You're right. Do you know who Jessica's biggest enemy is?"

Gary smirked. "Of course. Steven's ex-wife. It was a huge scandal when Steven divorced Annalise and got together with Jessica. I followed every bit of gossip back then. It ended badly. I'm sure Annalise still hates Jessica."

Julia could hardly contain herself. "So we're going to see Annalise right now?"

"Exactly."

cafe, leaning back on the couch after setting things up for Sage. My mind was a million miles

my child's death, and second, that

good part was Steven had a vasectomy. All I had to do now was wait. I'd spill everything once Jessica gave birth to the baby. That was when the real fireworks

Ms. Annalise Jamison?" I looked up

eyebrow and asked, "What

I am?" Gary

I nodded. "Of course."

I've gotten things wrong in the past, but right I care about is

Steven and Jessica.

ex, I'm guessing you still have feelings for him, right?

Gary suggested, his

tone full of confidence.

done all this digging, but didn't it ever cross your mind to

flinch. "Are you saying there's someone out there better

out there is," I said with a sweet smile. "My husband now is Zane Huxham. He's lightyears ahead of Steven. So trust me, I couldn't care less about