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.

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

replied calmly. "I'll hear what he has

at Steven, he quietly said to me, "If you need help, just

I assured him before

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

know by now that I

his hand awkwardly hanging

order what you want.

moment, Steven withdrew the menu and

leaned back on the seat, studying him.

silent for

about to grab my bag and leave

couldn't believe he had the

"What do

still had feelings for him

be

by his words,

"Divorcing you."

surged within me, but I held it back. Instead, I slowed my speech and said, "If we hadn't divorced, I would've had to

I would've

and serve

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