The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

"I wanted to focus on making money," I said.

Yelena sneered, "Do you think I believe you?"

"I don't care if you believe it." With that, I hung up the phone without hesitation.

Yelena stared at the phone screen, utterly speechless.

At that moment, Otis pushed open the door and walked in. "What did she just say to you?"

Yelena glanced at Otis and replied, "She said she can't be bothered with you right now."

Otis didn't seem to mind at all, saying, "She knows everything I've done. It would be strange if she could forgive me."

Yelena felt slightly less resentful at that. She asked, "So, what should we do next?"

Otis replied calmly, "Do you know how Annalise managed to marry Zane back then?"

Yelena shook her head. She had spent all her time hanging out with friends and never had the time or interest to think about such things.

Otis replied, "It was because of Zane's daughter, Willow."

Yelena looked at Otis curiously.

He continued, "Willow wanted a mother, so Zane invited Annalise to his home to be her mother. Later, as they spent more time together, Willow grew especially fond of her new mother. Zane saw how well Annalise treated Willow, and that's why he was willing to take their relationship further."

Yelena fell silent, deep in thought.

Otis concluded, "If you really want Zane to treat you differently, your best approach is to start with Willow."

Yelena nodded, agreeing with his reasoning. "So, what should I do?"

Otis smiled and said, "I've already arranged for you to work at Willow's

kindergarten. All you need to do is get close to her while you're working there. Make her like you, and everything else will naturally fall into place."

Yelena nodded. "I understand."

"As for Annalise..." The smile in Otis' eyes faded. Although he still hoped for a chance to reconcile with. Annalise, he knew he had already done too many unforgivable things.

He figured that once Annalise found out about this plan, she would likely turn against him again.

Otis said calmly, "I'll go to her house and ruin her reputation. Ideally, I'll make both Willow and Zane hate her."

Yelena instantly felt moved by his willingness to go to such lengths for her. "Dad, I love you!"

Otis gently patted her on the shoulder and said, "When you become Zane's wife, don't forget everything I've done for you."

"Don't worry, I'll never forget your kindness," she replied gleefully.

Otis was satisfied with her reply. "That's good."

Meanwhile, Rowena was relaxing with a sheet mask on and enjoying a leisurely day.

Tinsley sat beside her, casually eating fruit.

Rowena glanced at her and asked, "Is it good?"

Tinsley immediately handed a piece to Rowena, who sat back and closed her eyes contentedly.

There was a knock at the door, and when Tinsley got up to open it, she saw Chloe standing at the entrance. Her expression instantly darkened. "What are you doing here?

"I have something very important to discuss with your mother," Chloe said as she

tried to push her way into the living room.

Tinsley didn't want to let her in.

Chloe always had ulterior motives whenever she came over. She tried to block her from entering but struggled as Chloe pushed harder to get in.

Rowena noticed the commotion. To prevent Chloe from accidentally hurting Tinsley, she removed her sheet mask and said nonchalantly, "Let her in."

Only then did Tinsley reluctantly step aside.noveldrama

Chloe rushed straight up to Rowena and said urgently, "I have important news to tell you."

Rowena patted her face gently, helping the serum absorb into her skin. "Oh?"