The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Sasha said without a second thought, "Never."

Madeline asked, "Hmm?"

"When I confessed to him, he repeatedly told me he wasn't interested," Sasha said boldly. "Later, when I became friends with Annalise, he let me work here because of her too."

"Is that so?" Madeline sounded a bit disappointed. "I thought I'd get to witness a dramatic love story!"

Sasha immediately looked around to make sure no one was listening, then said, "You can't ever mention this again. If Zane hears about it, he'll definitely fire me!" Madeline quickly covered her mouth. "I got it!"

...

After buying a drink, I twisted the cap off and handed it to Zane.

Zane gulped it down in several swigs. When the burning sensation in his mouth subsided, he realized something.

Madeline showed subtle signs of having a crush on him earlier, only to lower his guard. In reality, her goal all along was to set him up!

Zane took my hand and said, "Let's go back."

"Okay."

I continued to sketch in the office.

his desk in deep

have much contact with him. She had no grudge against him, so there was no reason for her to try

these considerations in mind, Zane immediately

asking her to bring Madeline

Sasha heard Zane's words, her heart skipped a beat. She looked at Madeline

blinked her big eyes, looking pure and innocent. She didn't realize danger

wants us to go see

let's go,"

and whispered, "Did you forget? We just plotted against him not long

"Is he planning to use this chance to get back at

her shoulder. "We need to be mentally prepared. No matter what he says,

Madeline became serious. "Understood!"

...

two of them walked nervously and

some time, but

said slowly, "There's a new game project I want to assign to the

handle this responsibility?"

there wasn't the slightest hint

Sasha was stunned.

looked at

Zane asked, "Hmm?"