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.

for me to sit on his couch. "I've noticed this, but it seems

asked with a smile, "Do you

who likes me..." Zane cupped my face with both hands. "As long as they've

arm over his neck. "Isn't it just

gradually leaned closer to me. "What about

I fell silent.

carrying a hint of seduction. "I knew it... You're

lips pressed down, and I

open my lips, unabashedly

gripped Zane's shirt

and

looked confusedly

expression darkened as

downstairs and get you a

back a laugh

said, "There's a vending machine

"Okay."

Zane following me. His face was full of

couldn't help

saw the two people hiding in the corner and immediately understood what

concealed the emotions in

like

he