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.

ruining you and leaving you with nothing would be the way to

somber by the moment. The Gibsons' company still wielded considerable influence in the industry. Despite the setbacks they'd encountered over the past two years, there was no question

there would always be people eager to work with them.

her head with determination, locking eyes with Steven. "Maybe we should end things. If they find out we're

ending things... that idea never even crossed my mind the moment I chose to commit to you

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

She watched Steven until he was out of sight, then pulled out her phone to check her

The sales of her merchandise and other products were

was making, along with the funds Steven had given her and the savings from the house she sold, Jessica realized that even if

then, her phone rang. She checked the

came through the line, full of smug satisfaction. "I'm sure you've heard about the mess the Pelham Group is in

this far?" Jessica replied, her tone sharp from her

have given up on the idea of bringing her back into the Gibson family. It hadn't even crossed