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?"

with me as we hang out over time and prioritize me over Willow! Who knows, you might willingly send her to live with some She would never allow herself

out without

you know if you never tried?

who won't accept my daughter," Zane said,

"If you get it, then leave and never bother me again. If you insist on staying,

saw how serious Zane was, she left in

staring in his direction. His tone softened

Zane and asked, "Who was that young

met my gaze, chuckling.

bad terms. "She seemed pretty interested in you. Ten to one, she'll come back to

did not deny this, though he pointed out cryptically,

him a baffled look.