The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 689

Steven replied without hesitation, "Does her name even matter?"

Zane replied with an unmistakable hint of amusement, "Consider this my way of repaying you for the tip-off. Her current name is Annalise."

Steven refused to believe it. "Impossible! Annalise is so gentle and honest. She could never have done those things."

Zane said calmly, "The fact that you'd say that just proves you never truly understood her. If you had spent even a little more time with her back when you were together, you would have realized her gentleness depends on whether she could protect herself."

Steven's mind went blank.

"As long as she isn't harmed, Annalise is kind, patient, and always speaks to others warmly. However, the moment someone tries to use her or threatens what truly matters to her, she will find a

"Doesn't all of this sound familiar to you? It sounds

didn't know

coldness and how you treated her. In the end, you cheated on her, and worse, you and

the first time, a trace of genuine emotion flickered in Zane's usually indifferent

you, she walked away without a second thought. There was no pity and no regrets, just like when she

changed. If you had ever truly loved Annalise, then you should have realized the person being described was

cut him off.

how could I

perfect time to offer her a job? You're obsessed with my first love, but you never considered everything that happened

Moreover, shortly after Annalise