The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

The crowd couldn't stop gossiping.

"Mr. Huxham is so much better than her ex-husband! Who could argue with that?"

"Mr. Huxham is successful and a man with integrity. Her ex-husband cheated on her and was stingy!"

"Only a fool would still cling to their ex-husband, right?"

After discussing it, everyone reached a consensus. "Seriously, that old lady just claimed Annalise loves her ex-husband? Does she think we are fools?"

As the chatter continued, Zane and I returned to the office.

I sighed and said, "It's clear that Jessica is at fault. Yet when she complains to others, she can twist the truth around. I really admire her ability to lie so effortlessly."

Zane took my hand and casually asked, "Isn't it possible that she's trying to make things difficult for you on purpose?"

Zane explained, "Your comics are doing well right now. She might be feeling jealous and want to affect your mindset, making you frustrated every day. That way, you won't be able to make any money. You'll end up depending on a man just like she does."

I was puzzled. "Why would she want to bother with me?"

My expression turned serious. "Isn't that just too cruel? I absolutely can't let her succeed!"

Since she wanted me to get angry, I'll just have to make sure I live happily every day.

Zane nodded in satisfaction. "As long as you understand their motives and see their tactics, everything becomes clear. If I'm right, Jessica should be chatting with Casper right now. Their conversation is probably about belittling you before him while praising herself." novelbin

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Zane was right. Jessica had indeed messaged Casper.

"Did Chloe head to Huxham Corporation to cause trouble?" she asked.

Casper was busy handling work and didn't have time to reply. He just glanced at the message and continued with his tasks.

Upon seeing the lack of response,

Jessica took her time and sent another message. "I'm sorry. I.

advised her not to go, but she insisted. I couldn't stop her no

matter what."

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Casper paused his work and replied slowly, "Really? She's older, and you're younger. If you genuinely wanted to stop her, you should be able to."

Jessica thought he was blaming her and quickly explained, "But I'm pregnant. I'm worried about the baby."

When Jessica didn't get a response, she pretended to sigh and continued, "I don't know why, but it seems like everyone around me likes me, and they all dislike Annalise.

"Look at my grandma. Ever since I got together with Steven, she has treated me like her granddaughter. She won't let me do any chores and always saves the best food for me.

"But when Annalise was still married

to Steven, she wasn't treated like this. I heard my mother-in-law set rules for Annalise every day, making her life miserable. Why do you t that is? Is it because I'm better?"

think

Casper stared at the messages in the chat, increasingly confused about how to respond without harming Zane's reputation. He decided to take a screenshot and send it to Zane. "How should I reply?" he asked.