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

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

considerations in mind, Zane immediately guessed who

called Sasha, asking her to bring

her heart skipped a beat.

innocent. She didn't realize danger

"Zane wants

let's go,"

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

finally realized the problem. "Is he planning to

need to be mentally prepared. No matter what he says,

Madeline became serious. "Understood!"

...

of them walked nervously

time, but they finally

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

handle this responsibility?"

all business, and there wasn't the slightest hint

Sasha was stunned.

looked at

Zane asked, "Hmm?"