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.

I call security to escort him

I replied calmly. "I'll hear what

Steven, he quietly said to

him before following Steven

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

know by now that I don't like

his hand awkwardly hanging

you want. Don't ask

Steven withdrew the menu

the seat, studying him. "What

for a long

to grab my bag

couldn't believe he

"What do

seemingly convinced that I. still had feelings for

be

by his words,

"Divorcing you."

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

I would've been

and serve Jessica, your