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?"

seem to realize his reproach, for she countered boldly, "But I like your face, and I think you should try to date me. You might fall in love with

bit out without

know if you

I would never date anyone who won't accept my daughter," Zane said, deadpan and impassive. "Do you get

was about to argue with him when he continued, "If you get it, then leave and never bother me again. If you

Zane was, she left

head back into his office, only to find Annalise staring in his direction. His tone softened without his

to Zane and asked, "Who was

met my gaze, chuckling. "A

thought they were exes who had parted on bad terms. "She seemed

deny this, though he

a baffled look.