The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

"Exactly!" Henry had been struggling with how to continue, but Steven's question gave him the perfect opportunity to pick up the thread. "After those two got out, they kept trying to make a comeback. They're clearly not stupid.

"Even though they had been out of touch with society for a long time, after some time figuring things out, they managed to reintegrate pretty quickly. They subsequently started a new business, and it turned out to be a great success."

Henry sighed and continued, "Once they made money, they wanted to look for her. However, they discovered that she seemed to have vanished from the world. They refused to give up and kept searching for years.

"Eventually, they found out that she had taken on a new identity. Now, the two of them are ready. They're just waiting for the right moment to act."

Steven grinned and said, "If I were to call Zane right now and inform him about his first love's situation, do you think he'd panic?"

Henry wasn't sure, but he played along. "Probably."

"I see. Thanks."

After hanging up, Steven transferred a sum of money to Henry as a reward. Then, he leaned back into the sofa.

Zane had always said that he only loved Annalise and had no other women. However, the truth proved otherwise.

Steven could hardly wait to see Zane panic and rush to his first love to help her. And when that happened, he would be right next to Annalise, saying, "See? All men are the same. Even Zane, the man you trust most, is no better than me. "But you can rest assured-I've already learned my lesson. So if you're willing to be with me, I'll do my best to treat you well and promise never to hurt you again." Steven was certain that once Annalise saw Zane and his first love's complicated relationship, she would finally give up on him. And then, she would come back to Steven.

A smirk tugged at Steven's lips as he dialed Zane's number.

"What is it?" Zane asked in a deep, husky voice.

Steven's tone was laced with amusement. "I just happened to come across some interesting news about your first love. Want to hear it?"

Zane realized what Steven had been up to. Instead of pestering Annalise, he had been secretly digging

into this matter.

Zane replied, "Go ahead."

Steven said casually, "Your first love is really amazing. After all, she once single-handedly sent the people who hurt her to prison. It takes a certain kind of mental fortitude, wouldn't you say? en

"However, it seems she forgot that no one stays in prison forever. And now, they've found out that she's in another city. My guess? In less than two days, they'll be coming for her."

Steven deliberately slowed his speech.

"When that happens, are you going to just stand by and watch her get hurt? Of course, I know you will definitely choose your first love over Annalise. Someone whom you just met could never mean more to you than the woman who's lived in your heart for years." noveldrama

Steven finished speaking and leaned back, smugly waiting for Zane's reaction.

Zane replied calmly, "You managed to find out so much information about her, but why didn't you bother finding out her name?"