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.

approached me and whispered, "Shall I call security to escort him

calmly. "I'll hear what

Steven, he quietly said to me, "If you need

him before

coffee shop as the meeting spot. Once we sat down, he handed me the menu. "Order whatever

know by now that

his hand awkwardly hanging

I continued, "Just order what you want. Don't ask for my

the moment, Steven withdrew the menu and ordered an iced coffee

on the seat, studying

silent for

bag and

looked at him. Honestly, I couldn't believe he had the audacity to say

"What

seemingly convinced that I. still had feelings for

be

by his

"Divorcing you."

slowed my speech and said, "If we hadn't divorced, I would've had to endure endless

would've been

serve Jessica,