The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 165

Chapter 165 

Simen couldn’t stop thinking 

If he and Annalise hadn’t gotten divorced and if he had given this ring to Annalise, she would surely have been thrille 

He lowered his gaze, feeling more lost by the second 

Wasn’t he supposed to like jessica? Then, why had he been thinking about Annalise so often lately? 

(was too late now. There was no going back 

It was time for lunch 

The elevater reserved for the CEO jest so happened to be broken, so Zane and I had to take the public elevator. Unfortunately, it was exactly rush hour. 

As the elevator descended, the number of people inside increased 

I stood in the corner, but due to the crowd, I kept getting bumped into from time to time. 

Zane was concerned that I might feel uncomfortable, so he moved closer tow. He then placed his arm in front of me, creating a safe space, 

1no longer had to worry about being accidentally hit by someone’s failing arms. I finally sighed in relied. “Thank you.” 

Zane practically shielded Annalise with his body. He even felt lucky that there were so many people today, allowing him to make clover contact with her. 

Mare people continued to board the elevater, and the space between him and Annalise was reduced to almost nothing 

Zane also caught a whiff of Annalise’s tragrance. He lowered his head, watching as she tried to distance herself from him but ultimately failed 

Hes cheeks, whether from the thin air or from anger, were slightly flushed 

Za 

seemed to understand why so many people wanted to get married, walking into the halls of marriage with the person they loved. It gave them a legitimate reason to be intimately close forever. In was bouly something to yearn for. 

Zane’s mood unconsciously became more pleasant. He lowered his voice and called out, “Anna?” 

Tlooked up at him. “Hm?” 

Zane asked with a teasing now, “Are you upset?” 

“No Not really,” I answered honestly. Ti i got angry every time took the public elevator, what about them? They’re crammed in here every day. Wouldn’t they be angry all the time?” Zane just smiled. “True” 

The elevator reached the second floor, and everyone else exited, leaving only Zane and me. 

Zane, aware of the situation, lapt his distance from me 

I finally relaxed a bit. 

This time, Zane didn’t take me directly to the restaurant. Instead, we walked around the area first. He talked to me about the general types of food served at each restaurant and what they 

1 looked at him in surprise. “Have you tried food from all the restaurants? 

Zte awered with a smirk, “Max” 

I was impressed. “That’s amazing!” 

Zane looked at me. “From now on, wety new places together” 

“No problem!” 

Steven bongla the gift and immediately called Jousia. He wanted her to come to the company because he had a surprise prepared for her. 

As soon as the call ended, jessica nagrily asked Harry to take her to Steven’s office. It had been half an hout by the time she arrived. 

beating that Steven might dislike her again, Jessica kept her distance from him. “What did you get me 

She opened the box, and when she saw the gemstone inde, she was maly stunned. She had been studying jewelry over the past few days, 60, she knew just how expensive Steven’s gift 

This ” 

like it?” Steven leaned back, smiling as he watched Jessica 

Jessica nodded vigorously. “I really like it.” 

At that moment, she even left that Steven’s previous rejection and resistance were just an act. 

How could he bear to spend so much money on her If he didn’t tehet?