The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 86

Chapter 86

Considering how he had turned down her proposition during their blind date, Zane thought they had reached a consensus: they would not work out in the long run.

Sasha should have seen other people and gone on other blind dates after that. He certainly hadn't expected her to turn up at his office. Frowning, Zane blocked her way and asked, "Can I help you?" Sasha scowled when he refused to let her through. "Why did you turn me down when I asked to meet you tomorrow?"

She followed up with an accusatory tone, "Is it because you don't want to see me?"

Zane made his stance clear. "Yes. Ms. Weston, I think we've talked about many things in detall during our first meeting" He added pointedly. "I do not and will not agree to what you suggested.

"With that said, we should stop wasting each other's time with these pointless meetings, don't you think?"

You might fall in love with me as we hang out over time and prioritize me over Willow! Who knows, you might willingly send her to live with

bit out without hesitation,

know if you

accept my daughter," Zane said, deadpan and impassive. "Do you get it

argue with him when he continued, "If you get it, then leave and never bother me again. If you insist on staying, I'll call security. I'm

saw how serious Zane was,

turned to head back into his office, only to find Annalise staring in his direction. His tone softened without his knowing as he said, "If you have

Zane and

met my gaze, chuckling. "A blind

on bad terms. "She seemed pretty interested

though he pointed out cryptically, "You should be

a