Chapter 653

Having heard Steven's and Zachary's sides of the story, Zane considered both and said. "Zachary isn't wrong from where I stand. He anticipated what would happen and took precautions against it. He's shown admirable forethought and come up with a clever way to protect himself." Zane was admittedly impressed with the way Zachary handled this. If the little boy hadn't hurt Annalise so deeply before, he might even take him under his wing. Alas, Zane would never keep someone who had hurt Annalise close to her—not even her own child. Steven had counted on Zane siding with him, given they were both adult men. However, the latter's answer surprised him. He argued, "But—" Zachary cut him off, "No buts. The truth shows that you'll only listen to Jessica and believe her version of events. It's the reason why your wife left you and your company stocks took a plunge… That's the price you have to pay for your stupidity!" Enraged, Steven opened his mouth to snap some sense into Zachary. However