The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 331

Steven got up, got dressed, and skipped breakfast before driving straight to Zane's office garage, blocking the entrance with his car.

Zane's car was promptly stuck, which forced him to step out and knock on Steven's window.

Steven rolled it down. "I need to talk to Annalise."

Zane smirked faintly. "Haven't you two already said everything that needed to be said?"

"This is between me and her." Steven's voice grew firm. "Bring her here."

But Zane didn't move, standing there with an impassive gaze.

I noticed Zane had been gone for a while and walked over to see what was happening. “What’s going on?”

Steven's face lit up with exaggerated indignation. "I just wanted to talk to you, but he wouldn't let me."

I sighed, already feeling a headache coming on. "Steven, what's the point of this?"

"Please, for the sake of what we once had." Steven's tone turned pleading. "For the sake of the love you used to have for me, give me one last chance. Let's just talk for a moment, alone. Please."

I hesitated.

"Ten minutes. That's all I'm asking for," Steven pleaded desperately.

I crossed my arm. "Can you guarantee this will be the last time you bother me?"

Steven fell silent.

With that, I turned to leave.

"Wait," Steven's voice grew louder. "I just need to ask you something."

I stopped in my tracks.

Zane had a packed schedule, with several meetings lined up just for the morning. Not wanting to take up his time, I decided to quickly brush Steven off. "Find somewhere else to go."

Zane held my hand tightly. "Anna…"