Chapter 542

Jessica considered her options and decided her best bet was to provoke Steven. After all, she couldn't win over Zane, and patching things up with Casper would take time. Neither of them could bankroll her lifestyle. Unfortunately, her dependable cash source—Steven—was slipping out of her grasp. But she could still manipulate him into willingly spending on her with a few calculated moves. Her eyes glinted with an idea as she picked up her phone and typed a message to Steven. "If you're planning to reconcile with Annalise, does that mean I'm free to find a new boyfriend?" Jessica knew men well. She understood that even when they were done with a woman, they still held a fierce sense of ownership over her. Steven wouldn't feel threatened if Jessica acted like she was still devoted to him. However, the moment she hinted at moving on, Steven would undoubtedly panic. "You know my expenses are high. If I don't find someone to support me, the allowance you're giving me might not cover i