The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 115

I stepped back to look at Zane carefully.

He stood confidently while letting me inspect. "Well?"

With his sharp features, the black suit made him look even colder and unapproachable. The navy tie added an air of mysteriousness and intensity. I gave him a thumbs-up. "It looks great on you!"

He was also clearly satisfied with the tie. "I've got a meeting to attend now. I guess I'll keep it on since you think it looks good."

I agreed, "Sure."

He was almost at the door when he stopped. He turned back and looked at me. "Eric will drop by later to introduce you to your new editor."

It was only yesterday that he mentioned they were almost done with the recruitment, but today, I already had someone assigned to me. I was astounded by their efficiency. Still, I nodded. "Sounds good."

After he left, I went to my desk and dove back into my sketches.

...

conference room, Zane faced Steven across the

work with Steven's firm.

glaring at Zane's tie

voice took on an amusing edge. He asked, "It's a gift from Annalise. Do you

forced himself to look away. So, Annalise was not really trying to make

over him. The thought hit him like a punch to

does have good taste. She used to pick out all

to prove Annalise had cared more about him than

a smirk, Zane said,

Maybe

have her help with

my

I've been needing

belongs to en.kikistorien

it sound like he and

his fists. "Do you have

did not say a

confirmation. His heart was gradually