The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Madeline waited a few minutes before sneaking out of the restaurant. She then hurriedly ran to the game department where Sasha was. "Sasha!" she exclaimed.

Sasha immediately ran over when she heard the voice. "How did it go?"

Madeline said with ill intent, "I did everything you arranged!"

Sasha wore a mischievous smile. "Then let's go watch the fun."

Although Zane had been kind to her and had pointed out many work-related issues for Douglas, he was only helping because of Annalise.

In reality, she vaguely felt that Zane didn't quite like her.

No! To be more accurate, it seemed like Zane thought of her as an unwanted company, someone who disturbed his and Annalise's private space.

But she and Annalise were good friends! It was natural for them to spend time together.

Zane shouldn't have an issue with it!

Sasha grabbed Madeline's hand and urged, "Hurry!"

Madeline was full of excitement. "Let's go!"

...

I was just about to return to my couch and continue working when Zane grasped my hand. "Anna."

"Mm?" I looked at him.

on his couch. "I've noticed this, but it seems like

smile, "Do

my face with both hands. "As long as they've been in contact with you, they'll

my arm over his neck. "Isn't it just Sasha? Are there

gradually leaned closer to

I fell silent.

deep voice grew more magnetic, carrying a

down, and I

open my lips, unabashedly conquering

gripped Zane's

Zane froze and

confusedly

darkened as

I go downstairs and get you a drink?"

to hold back a laugh upon

said, "There's a vending machine

"Okay."

I noticed Zane following me. His face was

help but

people hiding in the corner

concealed the

like nothing

he calmly