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

there was no reason for her to try to get back at him

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

to

heard Zane's words, her heart skipped a beat.

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

turned serious. "Zane wants us to

let's go,"

whispered, "Did you forget?

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

No matter

Madeline became serious. "Understood!"

...

two of them

but they finally

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

handle this responsibility?"

there wasn't the slightest hint of

Sasha was stunned.

also looked

Zane asked, "Hmm?"