The Unveiled Rose
Chapter 307

After hearing Zane's words, Eric immediately understood where the problem lay. "Well, there's a possibility that she's trying to actively pursue you and give up on Steven." Zane frowned. "What?"

Eric said, "You see, not only are you better looking than Steven, but you're wealthier, and a better man. Since she's about to be abandoned, it makes sense that she might want to move on to someone better." Eric continued, "What could she even be acting for in front of Ms. Jamison otherwise?"

When Zane understood the situation, the coldness in his expression deepened. He immediately dialed Steven's number.

Steven instinctively assumed it was a work-related matter when he picked up his phone, asking, "Mr. Huxham, is this about the collaboration?"

"No," Zane replied calmly. "I just wanted you to tell Jessica that I'm not interested in her."

...

Steven stared at his phone. Zane's sudden call about Jessica could only mean one thing-she had gone to the Huxham Group and probably made it clear she was interested in Zane. Otherwise, Zane wouldn't have said that.

Steven took a moment to collect his thoughts before calling Jessica.

When she picked up, her voice was sweet. "Did you need something?"

Then, Steven asked emotionlessly, "Are you pursuing Zane?"

Jessica hesitated, unsure of how to respond. If she admitted the truth, she might lose the chance of having a man willing to spend money on her before she succeeded in winning Zane over. But Steven would eventually replace out about her pursuit of Zane if she lied anyway. After a long silence, Steven grew impatient. "Say something!"

Jessica quickly came up with a brilliant excuse. "I'm doing this for you!"

By shifting all the blame onto Steven, she could continue her pursuit of Zane under Steven's watchful eye.

Steven sneered. "Do you think I'm an idiot?"

Jessica quickly denied it. "I never thought that, Steven. I know you like Annalise, but Annalise is now flirting with Zane. I figured if I win Zane over, you and Annalise can get back together."

As Jessica spoke, her voice quivered with emotion. "But I've been thinking of you with all my heart, and you still think so badly of me..."

Steven immediately felt guilty. "I'm sorry."

Jessica could tell that Steven had fallen for it, and a triumphant glint flashed in her eyes/ But she maintained her pitiful tone. "It's okay. Don't worry about what I've done. I just want you to know that I love you, and I only want you to be happy." Steven quickly replied, "You don't need to do so much for me. I can pursue her on my own."

Jessica sighed with a hint of sadness. "I believe that if I see the person I love happy, I'll be happy too. Don't worry, it's all something I willingly do."

Steven couldn't replace the right words to express his feelings. A strange and heavy sensation settled in his chest as he felt a mix of gratitude and guilt.

"I don't know how to repay you," he said after a pause. "How about I buy you some jewelry? You can pick it out, and I'll pay for it."

Jessica gave a bitter smile. "Okay."

After hanging up, she stared at her phone, feeling incredulous that Steven's money was so easy to get.