The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

As long as Jessica could take Zane away from Annalise, then everything Annalise had would become hers!

Jessica hoped that this day would come sooner.

...

This time, Zane chose a small restaurant.

The dishes he ordered were all the restaurant's specialties.

Zane took the initiative to explain, "My secretary recommended this restaurant to me. He said the chef's skills are exceptional, so I wanted to bring you here to try it." When the dishes were served, I took a bite.

The cooking was perfectly done, and the flavor was unbelievably good. I nodded in agreement. "It's really delicious."

Seeing that I was truly satisfied, Zane sighed in relief. "I'm glad you like it."

"Mm."

I kept eating.

"Mr. Huxham, is that really you?" A young girl, probably just out of college, hopped in front of Zane.

Her face was full of disbelief. "Last time, when I promoted my parents' restaurant to you, I thought for sure you wouldn't like small places like this.

"I never expected you would actually give it a try. Wait, I'll ask my dad to send you a few more dishes to try!"

Zane furrowed his brows and refused, "No need."

"No, no, this is my family's restaurant." Madeline Carter said politely. "You're the guest, so I'm in charge here."

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watched the entire interaction and noticed how

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Madeline. She gave me her business card

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