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

calmly. "I'll hear what he has

nodded. After glancing back at Steven, he quietly said to me, "If you need help, just

I assured him before following

as the meeting spot. Once we sat down, he handed

"You should know by now that

his hand awkwardly hanging

what you want. Don't ask for my

withdrew the menu and ordered an iced coffee with

on the seat, studying him. "What do

silent for a long

I was about to grab my bag and leave when he suddenly said, "I

couldn't believe he had the audacity to say

I asked, "What do you

convinced that I. still had feelings for him

be

by his

"Divorcing you."

I held it back. Instead, I slowed my speech and said, "If we hadn't divorced, I would've

would've

serve