The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)
Chapter 309

Chapter 309

Zane chuckled. "It reminds me of when Sasha used to poster me every day."

Sasha's cut in, "Are you talking about me?

Her father, Douglas, had been invited to the luncheon and brought her along for the experience. She had been bored until she spotted me, and just as the ran over to catch up, she heard Zane mentioning her name before she could even say hello Her instincts told her Zane's words weren't very flattering Caught in the act, Zane remained unfazed as he said, "I was just using you as an example.

Having heard that. Sasha glared at him in divatisfaction

Zane slowed his pace. Once Sasha left to find her father, he continued smoothly, "I felt like how you do now, but I learned something. If you don't address the problem, Steven will keep pursuing you." Desperate to avoid Steven, I asked, "Do you have a solution?

"Yes" Zane stopped, unusually serious. "We could pretend to date."

Imet his eyes. "Isn't that too risky? Who knows, the person you might want to date in the future might reject you if they think that we're together...

"I'm not looking to date anyone right now," Zane said calmly. He then analyzed, "Everyone is pressuring me to get married now, and it would certainly ease that pressure if you pretend to be my girlfriend" Noticing he was serious about this, I thought it over carefully before deciding "okay"

Finally achieving his goal, Zane's mood lifted. A rare smile appeared on his usually stoic face.

Seeing that we were not approaching him, Steven intercepted us. He looked at me," need to talk to you."

Zane replied smoothly. "Anything concerning my girlfriend concerns me. You don't mind if I stay, do you, Mr. Pelha

"Your girlfriend Steven asked incredulously.

I took Zane's hand "Yes, we're dating"

Steven's eyes fixed on our joined hands while I continued, "I can guess what this is about. It must be something to do with your precious Jessica, right?"

Steven forced himself to look away, remembering why he had come. He then said, "Jessica's actions were for my benefit. I hope you guys won't target her."

I scoffed. "I have no vason to target her. As for you, I moved on the day we divorced. More importantly, I have a new boyfriend now.

Zane added coolly, "And I'm better than you, Mr. Pilham. So I'm sure I can keep Annalise's heart."

"That's impossible" Steven shook his head

Though he had worried about Zane attracting me, he had not expected it to happen so soon. It shattered all his fantasies, because he had thought I would take him back if he made amends. "Nothing's impossible." I said coldly, "Bring with Zane taught me what it feels to be truly loved

Steven stared at me in disbelief. Ignoring him, I walked with Zane into the crowd.

There was a particular thought echoed in Steven's mind-Annalise did not want to be with him anymore.