Chapter 327

Jessica lowered her head, adopting a pitiful expression. "He only has eyes for Annalise now." Chloe, reassured by Jessica's submissive tone, exhaled softly and gave a firm nod. "Leave Steven to me. I'll handle it." Jessica's face lit up in excitement. "Really? Thank you so much, mom!" … After leaving Jessica's home, Chloe returned to her bedroom and sat down, deep in thought. She needed a plan to convince Steven. Steven had always been like this—stubborn to a fault. Once he made up his mind, no amount of persuasion could sway him. Realizing she couldn't handle this alone, she decided it was time to call in support. After weighing her options, Chloe concluded that Zachary was the key. As Steven's only son, Zachary held a special place in Steven's heart. If Zachary spoke up on Jessica's behalf, Steven would likely relent, at least temporarily. Without hesitation, Chloe dialed Zachary's number. The phone rang and rang, but no one answered. Chloe's face darkened. So, Zachary was