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.

me and whispered, "Shall I call security to escort

I replied calmly. "I'll hear

quietly said to me, "If you need help, just

it," I assured him before following

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

"You should know by now that I don't like

hand awkwardly hanging in

I continued, "Just order what you want.

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

leaned back on the seat, studying him. "What

silent for

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

Honestly, I couldn't believe he

asked, "What do

I. still had feelings for

be

by his

"Divorcing you."

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

would've

and serve Jessica, your