The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 877

Jessica narrowed her eyes, her mind racing. If pouring every dollar she'd earned through years of hard work could solve this, maybe she could treat it like a loan to Steven.

Once Pelham Group was back on track, Steven could pay her back. But what gnawed at her was the fear that Pelham Group might still collapse even if she put every penny into it.

"You honestly think things between Steven and me will unfold the way you've planned?" she asked.

Gary didn't sound entirely convinced. "I'd say the chances are pretty good."

"But I've got my own business now. If he goes bankrupt, he can stay home and play the househusband. I'll be the one bringing in the paycheck."

Gary let out a laugh. "Pelham Group didn't rise to what it is today by accident. It took years of effort. And yet, I'm the one who saw it fall. So, what makes you certain your business won't meet the same fate?"

Jessica inhaled deeply.

you'll ride it out at first, so quitting isn't in the cards. But that's fine. I'll give you that much. When Pelham Group collapses, I'll come back and see how things are shaping up

yourself the trouble. One thing's certain-I won't have

she ended the call, her

there waiting for her. She slid into the seat across from Yvette, her

walked away from the man who had treated her poorly, finally escaping the toxic hold

were still moments when thoughts of Gavin would pop into Sherry's mind unexpectedly, but

ha

least now she was free, and she had a career to focus on. Life seemed to be brimming with

want to talk about?"

mood was anything but light. "I suppose... you've probably figured

had always insisted that they were just good friends and that nothing more would ever happen, Sherry, being a woman herself knew better. If Yvette didn't

knew the truth, too, but he seemed to relish the romantic tension Yvette was stirring up, which was why he