The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 255

"She's technically not an employee of Huxham Corporation," Eric explained politely but firmly. Steven frowned, realizing this tactic wouldn't work. He decided to be direct. "I want to see her." Eric, still smiling, replied, "You can call her and ask if she's willing to meet you.

"Mr. Pelham, I'm just an employee. Please don't make things difficult for me."

Steven's gaze hardened. "She blocked me a long time ago."

"Well, then, I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do to help," Eric answered in a professional tone.

Running out of patience, Steven tried to sidestep Eric to head straight for Annalise.

Eric immediately stepped forward to block his path.

Just then, the office door clicked open.

I stood at the doorway, looking at Steven.

"Anna," he called out.

"Don't call me that," I said coldly, feeling disgusted. "We're nothing but strangers now."

Steven's expression turned sorrowful. Instead of feeling sorry, I found it insincere and overdramatic, so I looked away.

and whispered, "Shall I call

calmly. "I'll

back at Steven, he quietly

assured him before following

the meeting spot. Once we sat down, he handed me the menu. "Order

take it. "You should know by now

his hand

"Just order what you want. Don't ask for

menu and ordered an iced coffee with

the seat, studying

for

grab my bag and leave when

I couldn't believe he had the audacity to

I asked, "What do you

still had feelings for him

be

by his

"Divorcing you."

Instead, I slowed my speech and said, "If we

would've

and serve Jessica,