The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 132

After hanging up the phone, Zane walked over to me. "Can you accompany us there tonight?"

I inclined my head a little. "Of course."

Zane sat down next to me, taking the initiative to talk about Willow's grandparents.

He talked about the past with a tone of reflection. "Ever since Willow's mother passed away, her grandparents have been greatly affected. As such, their health deteriorated."

I wasn't sure how I could comfort him when I said, "Maybe if they spend more time with Willow, they'll get better."

A faint smile crossed Zane's face. "I hope so."

He got up, suggesting, "Let's go have lunch."

We didn't go to the cafeteria at the company today, either. Zane led me to a nearby restaurant and ordered a few dishes. He then remarked, "These are the restaurant's signature dishes."

Since he had worked in the area for years now, he was very familiar with the nearby restaurants.

rare, lighthearted mood for once. So, I said, "I'll give it a

lunch as

of a woman, I turned

finally learned her lesson and no longer sought him out.

woman that Zane would definitely be drawn

Zane completely ignored her.

gaze shifted to me, and she warily sized me up.

was just about to

you've been coming in and out of the company with Zane

case, so I

up, "Does that have anything

does!" Sasha snapped without hesitation. "Zane, I'm currently pursuing you. Yet, you're getting so close to this woman! Have you ever shown me any

did not expect such a response after all her efforts to pursue him. "Then, who do you want to build a relationship with?" Pointing at me, she questioned, "Her?" Zane didn't deny it, merely stating, "Willow

reject someone like her and choose a woman with a lower

two steps back as she

watch her leave before turning

ever when he apologized, "Sorry,

mind. "I