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.

was in a rare, lighthearted mood for once. So, I said,

lunch

of a woman,

surprised look on her face. After she was kicked out of the company the last two times she came to see Zane, she finally learned her lesson and no longer sought him out. Nonetheless, she had not given up on him yet. Recently, she had been lingering

a high-value woman that Zane would definitely be drawn to her and fall deeply in love

Zane completely ignored her.

and she warily sized me up. "Who are

just about to

been coming in and out of the company with Zane

indeed the case, so I didn't deny

up, "Does that have anything to

pursuing you. Yet, you're getting so close to this woman! Have you ever shown me any respect?" Zane spoke in a much colder voice, "I've already made it clear to you that I'm

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

took two steps back as she declared, "Fine!

turned to watch her leave before

His expression was as calm as ever when he apologized, "Sorry, Anna. I dragged you into this just to

mind. "I mean, you