The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 876

Steven was amused. "Why are you apologizing all of a sudden?"

Jessica's voice was barely audible. "You're involved in this because of me."

Steven's expression turned serious. "What do you mean?"

"I think it's Casper's parents, Julia and Gary, who are coming after you. Remember when I told you they found out the woman they thought was their daughter-in-law had been lying to them?

"The kid she said was Casper's wasn't his. Cody's their only real grandson. That's

why they felt guilty about how they treated me back then."

Jessica's voice lowered even further. "Not long ago, they came to me to apologize. They asked me to forgive them and fix things with Casper. I turned them down.

was money, ruining you and leaving you with nothing would be the way to make me

considerable influence in the industry. Despite the setbacks they'd encountered over the past two years, there was no question that the

to work with them.

her head with determination, locking eyes with Steven. "Maybe we should end things.

let this get to you. And as for ending things... that idea never even crossed my mind the moment

gave Jessica's shoulder a reassuring pat. "I'm confident I can handle this. I'm

he was out of sight, then pulled out her phone to check

animated series based on her comic had premiered. The sales of her merchandise and

the money she was making, along with the funds Steven had given her and the savings

she felt a sense of relief. Just then, her phone rang. She checked the caller ID and answered the call

you've heard about the mess the Pelham Group is in because of

far?" Jessica replied, her tone sharp from her

given up on the idea of bringing her back into the Gibson