The Unveiled Rose
Chapter 305

I had been in shock earlier, but now I was slowly recovering. "I used to think that even if I spent a lot on promoting my work, it would only ever be turned into a physical book and sold. I never imagined my comic to actually come to life. This experience filled me with joy and excitement.

Zane chuckled lightly. "This is just the beginning."

I nodded. "That's why I'm really looking forward to it."

As we were talking, someone knocked on the door. Zane assumed it was an employee from the company coming to see him, so he quickly wiped the smile from his face and casually said, "Come in."

The next second, the office door opened, and Jessica strode in.

After looking around and seeing no one, she walked straight into the partitioned area.

Zane frowned.

She wasn't an employee of the company, nor was she a partner of anyone here. He wondered how she had even gotten into the building.

Suppressing his distaste, Zane recalled what Sasha and Eric had told him. He decided to use this opportunity to observe how Jessica played the fragile woman and maybe figure out why she was here.

Zane didn't know much about Jessica, but he knew that she was highly focused on her goals and loved putting on a show for men. Now that Steven wasn't around, what was her purpose here?

His eyes narrowed coldly.

...

Jessica walked straight up to me.

I raised an eyebrow and looked at her.

Biting her lip, Jessica took a moment to gather her thoughts before speaking. "I was young and naive back then. I foolishly believed that Steven and I were truly in love, but I finally realized I was wrong. Please forgive me." I didn't believe a word she said.

When Steven impulsively brought her into our home, she had deliberately provoked me. There was nothing innocent about her actions.

I didn't understand why she suddenly appeared before me and pretended to be weak. "There's nothing to forgive, Jessica. You can't just brush away the things you've done to me with a couple of hollow apologies." Jessica quickly asked, "What do you want me to do?"

I replied coldly, "Just like your man, stay out of my sight. I don't want to see him, and I certainly don't want to see you too. I hope you understand that."

Jessica stole a glance at Zane.

She didn't actually think she had done anything wrong by coming to me. She was hoping this would catch Zane's attention.

Jessica just wanted Zane to notice her and remember her. Ideally, she wanted him to see her as a delicate, fragile woman. This would make it easier for her to put her next plan into motion.

Seeing that Zane's expression remained unchanged, she decided to try and provoke me. "Do you really dislike me that much?"

I didn't deny it. "Yes."

Jessica pretended to be confused. "Why? Could it be because you still like Steven?"