The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 116

Zane's cold gaze turned sharp, and the lightness in his voice vanished.

"I finally get why she chose to leave you," he said.

That was also what Steven failed to understand. At that time, Annalise wasn't in a particularly good state, so it would've been better for her to stay with him. However, she was determined to divorce him. Steven pretended to be indifferent about it. "Oh, you do?" he blurted.

"Although I only started spending time with her not long ago, I know she isn't the kind of woman who forsakes her dignity and honor," said Zane. "Therefore, she must have her reasons for betraying you." Steven stared at Zane, astonished.

Zane continued, "But you chose to give me all this information when she had a better choice."

He looked directly into Steven's eyes and asked, "So, tell me. Are you afraid she'll get together with me?"

Steven fell quiet, to which Zane speculated, "Do you still love her?"

Without any hesitation, Steven shook his head and said, "Of course, I don't! Quit joking!"

"That's good." Zane was content with Steven's answer.

On the other hand, Steven started feeling unsettled after hearing Zane's response.

Zane sensed something off with Steven but didn't say anything about it. He simply assumed that the topic of conversation had come to an end.

out a file and placing it on the table, he said, "Tell me what your

...

at the door. Lifting my head, I said,

right before me, and

idea why he would have such a

numbers, he sat opposite me and tapped the screen several times before telling me, "I've sent you the number of the editor overseeing

Remember to add her."

looked at my phone. The editor's name

can ask her if you have any questions regarding your work in the future. You can call me if she can't settle the problem

that he was concerned about

told me he was worried

work-related problems yet couldn't find anyone

thought I

jelige

the pressure

on what I

Yonne for help with.

time to time to show my understanding and told him that

here, lowered his voice and

through my mind, I answered, "He's a generous and