The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 494

Jessica wanted a front-row seat to the drama.

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Steven showed up outside Huxham Corporation right around lunchtime. Zane and I were about to head out and grab something to eat when we ran into Steven, who was standing right in front of the entrance.

Zane leaned in and whispered, "He's probably here because of his mom."

"I figured," I replied, slowing my pace.

The second Steven spotted me, he marched over, his voice tight with anger. "Annalise, what the hell are you doing?"

"Me?" I was amused. "I'm not doing anything, Steven. I have no clue what you're talking about."

Steven pulled out his phone, brought up the news about Chloe, and looked like he was about to shove it in my face. It was a very disrespectful move.

I stayed calm, ready to stop him if I had to, but Zane beat me to it. He grabbed Steven by the arm and said coldly, "If you've got something to say, just say it. No need to get physical with her."

Steven was fuming. He stared at me without blinking. "I know you've got a problem with me…"

He emphasized each word as he continued, "But if you've got an issue, take it up with me. Bringing my mom into this is pretty disrespectful, don't you think?"

"Disrespectful?" I let out a sarcastic laugh. "Hearing you say that is pretty funny."

Steven kept his eyes locked on me.

I shrugged. "Your whole family never exactly respects me, huh? And it's not like I brought your mom into this. I just saw people ripping into her online and decided to ride the wave."

Steven looked at me like I was a complete stranger. "If not you, then who?"