The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 150

Although Sasha considered Annalise her rival and always held hostility toward her, Annalise never took it to heart. Even when she rudely ran up to Annalise to question her, Annalise remained gentle and courteous. Sasha had to admit she had started to like Annalise a little.

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I returned to the office and handed the coffee to Zane.

Zane stopped what he was doing, took the coffee, and smiled. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." I leaned against the desk and replied nonchalantly, "No big deal."

Zane took a sip and then frowned.

Seeing his expression, I quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

He explained that he usually bought coffee from the café downstairs, which was the same one I had gotten. I had even added milk and sugar just the way he liked it, specifically reminding the server. There should be no difference from what he usually drank. However, judging by his expression, something seemed off.

took another sip, and indeed, the flavor seemed richer and more aromatic. He looked at me and asked, "Did they switch to

my head. "I'm

while, then finally called Eric, asking him to

ten minutes later, the newly

drank a sip of water, then cautiously took a sip

the coffee I bought, then looked

confused. "Does it

Zane nodded. "Mm."

out a breath of relief, walked over to the couch, and immediately lay

Annalise. He had lied earlier about the

How strange.

were from the same shop, he felt

little moments he had shared with Annalise. Then, the corners of

so he

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