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."

"I've been too wrapped up in work to pay attention to

frowned. "So it

were me, I wouldn't

didn't 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 just to stay

thought Zane seemed sincere. His tone turned serious as he said, "If it wasn't you, then

know. That's for you

move against Steven yet, that didn't mean he was about to offer any help now that Steven was

as stone, and

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

noticed and quickly grabbed a glass

going on?"

"They've all done exactly what I asked. Pelham Group is built on a weak foundation. A little pressure, and it's done. It won't

"So, if his company really goes under, how

think Jessica will