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.

sat at his desk in

against him, so there was no reason for her to try to get back at him just for the sake of a prank. Plus, the method of revenge

Zane immediately

her to

heart skipped a

looking pure and innocent. She didn't realize danger was

wants us to go see

go,"

aside and whispered, "Did you forget? We just plotted against him

he planning to use this chance

to be mentally prepared. No matter what he says, we must not

Madeline became serious. "Understood!"

...

two of them walked nervously and

time, but

to assign to the two of you. I called can u here

handle this responsibility?"

there wasn't the slightest

Sasha was stunned.

also looked at

Zane asked, "Hmm?"