The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 874

Darren nodded. "You're right. Huxham Corporation is probably our main suspect. Annalise went through a lot while working with you. Mr. Huxham doesn't just look after his own. He's the type to hold a grudge.

"He's been buried in work lately. But now that things are settling down, he's definitely going to come after us."

He locked eyes with Steven. "So, Mr. Pelham, what's our next move?"

Steven's face hardened. "I'll go talk to him."

Darren could tell this wasn't an easy choice for Steven. He replied, "Alright."

...

When Steven arrived at Huxham Corporation, everyone was deep into a meeting. He waited alone in the lounge for a long while before Eric finally came to get him.

Steven opened the door to the conference room and found Zane, his face unreadable. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Pelham Group's been targeted. We think you're behind it."

as ever. "I've been too wrapped up

"So it wasn't

pointed look. "If it were me, I wouldn't be going this far out of

reply. Zane continued, "All I have to do is cut ties with you, and a whole bunch of people will gladly drop their connections with you

tone turned serious as

don't know. That's for you to

that didn't mean he was

cold as stone, and

one had wasted no time in cutting ties with Steven. One by one, they'd called to report back, and with each update, Gary's

noticed and quickly grabbed a glass of water, placing

on?"

was delightful as he replied, "They've all done exactly what I asked. Pelham Group

immediately lifted. "So, if his

you think Jessica will stick