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

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

these considerations in mind, Zane immediately guessed who had been instructing

Sasha, asking her to

heart skipped a beat. She looked

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

turned serious. "Zane wants us to

let's go," Madeline said

whispered, "Did you forget?

problem. "Is he planning to use this chance to get back

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

Madeline became serious. "Understood!"

...

of them

took them some time, but they finally

a file aside and said slowly, "There's a new game project I want to assign to the two of you. I called can u

handle this responsibility?"

and there

Sasha was stunned.

looked at

Zane asked, "Hmm?"