The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 540

Jessica never truly intended to return to Casper and build a life together now that he had money. She was simply casting a wide net, hoping to catch the richest man.

If Zane showed even the slightest interest in her, she wouldn't hesitate to abandon Casper and be with him. A bitter, indescribable ache welled up in Casper's heart. The fleeting emotions he'd felt for her earlier now seemed utterly ridiculous.

Every word out of Jessica's mouth was a lie. How could he have ever believed she was worthy of his genuine feelings?

Casper couldn't comprehend how Jessica could profess her love for him one moment and shamelessly flirt with another man the next. The hypocrisy was unbearable.

Casper's eyes stung, his vision blurred, and tears rolled down silently. He replied, "I'm spending time with Annalise and Willow."

Jessica nearly threw her phone across the room in a fit of rage. She had gone to such lengths to drive Annalise out of Steven's family, yet she still managed to find herself a man with an even better family background.

Not only that, but Annalise also had a sweet, obedient daughter and a person with whom to spend peaceful evenings. Why couldn't Jessica enjoy the same luxuries?

Jessica couldn't endure seeing Annalise happy. After carefully weighing her words, she sent a curt message.

"Do you know that when Annalise was with Steven, he treated her horribly?"

Casper glanced at the screen and replied impatiently, "Yeah."

Jessica's tone turned more malicious. "The fact that she stayed with Steven for six years despite everything says a lot, don't you think? Deep down, Annalise must enjoy that kind of treatment.

"She's the type who needs to be kept in check. If you're too good to her, she'll just walk all over you."

Casper stared at her message for a long time. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond. Finally, he thought of what Zane might say in a moment like this.

A hint of clarity settled over him, and he began to reply.

"Only someone as clueless as Steven would fall for that nonsense. Do you really think people are stupid enough to believe your attempts at causing trouble?"

Jessica immediately replied, "Am I wrong? Why don't you believe me? I'm not lying."