The Unveiled Rose
Chapter 115

I stepped back to look at Zane carefully.

He stood confidently while letting me inspect. "Well?"

With his sharp features, the black suit made him look even colder and unapproachable. The navy tie added an air of mysteriousness and intensity. I gave him a thumbs-up. "It looks great on you!"

He was also clearly satisfied with the tie. "I've got a meeting to attend now. I guess I'll keep it on since you think it looks good."

I agreed, "Sure."

He was almost at the door when he stopped. He turned back and looked at me. "Eric will drop by later to introduce you to your new editor."

It was only yesterday that he mentioned they were almost done with the recruitment, but today, I already had someone assigned to me. I was astounded by their efficiency. Still, I nodded. "Sounds good."

After he left, I went to my desk and dove back into my sketches.

...

In the conference room, Zane faced Steven across the table.

Recently, Huxham Corporation needed to work with Steven's firm. They had no other options.

Steven kept glaring at Zane's tie with a sour look.

Noticing the stare, Zane remained expressionless. But his usually cool voice took on an amusing edge. He asked, "It's a gift from Annalise. Do you like it?"

Steven forced himself to look away. So, Annalise was not really trying to make up with him. She did not care about his feelings anymore!

Maybe Annalise was really over him. The thought hit him like a punch to the gut.

Still, he shot back, "My ex-wife does have good taste. She used to pick out all my and Zachary's clothes."

Something made him feel like he needed to prove Annalise had cared more about him than Zane.

With a smirk, Zane said, "Is that so? Maybe I'll have her help with my wardrobe, too. I've been needing someone's eye for that."

His casual tone made it sound like he and Annalise were already close.

Steven clenched his fists. "Do you have feelings for her?"

Zane did not say a word.

To Steven, the silence was confirmation. His heart was gradually filled with fear.

Zane was good-looking and successful. If he wanted Annalise, she would probably gradually fall for him as they spent more time together. She would then forget about Steven completely. Steven blurted without thinking, "But she's divorced."

He figured pointing out Annalise's "flaws" would turn Zane off. Then, Zane would not consider marrying her. That way, Annalise would never replace anyone better than Steven.

She would realize he was the best she could get and regret divorcing him!

Zane was clearly entertained by Steven's reaction. "Does that matter?"

Steven pressed, "She has a kid with me!"

"When you truly care about someone, none of that matters," Zane said smoothly. "You just wish you'd found them sooner."

Seeing Zane unmoved, Steven went for the kill. "But she slept with another man while married to me."