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.

lighthearted mood for once.

for lunch as well? What a

a woman, I

hand covering her mouth, with a 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 was such a high-value woman that Zane would definitely be drawn to her and fall deeply

Zane completely ignored her.

she warily sized me up. "Who are

I was just about

noticed that you've been coming in and

indeed the case, so I didn't deny

that have anything to do with

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

want to build a relationship with?" Pointing at me, she questioned, "Her?"

someone like her and choose a woman with a lower status

as she declared, "Fine!

leave before turning back

when he apologized, "Sorry, Anna. I dragged you into this just to

"I mean, you weren't