The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 84

Chapter 84

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It only this comic could attract a large fanbase.

Many others would envy Willow if she carried the merchandise around. More kids would be keen on seeking her out and speaking to her. Her condition might improve then.

Zane approached me and said, "If that comic gains traction and becomes a hit, selling its merchandise could be profitable."

I stared at him, wide-eyed. Maybe it had been too long since I last had a job,

I only cared that the merchandise would help Willow make new friends and improve her condition, but Zane saw a whole business opportunity. I had to admit, he was a talented businessman with an eye for the next big venture. Smiling, I said, "Indeed."

me down on the couch. His gaze bore into mine as he said, "I think I

to his workstation, and his fingers flew over

and combed through our conversation earlier. Nothing we had said could have inspired a business idea, but I didn't

returned to my workstation and continued my

stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows, his gaze falling upon the scenery in the distance. After a long

nearby mall to do some shopping. She was a little surprised to

chase. "Jessica, I'd like to know what you think about

his threat clear this morning: if she was cruel to Zachary, then he would be

subservient. "I've reflected on my

priority now was to get back into his good graces. "And I think you were right. My emotions have been all over the place these days

to him. He is my son, after all. I didn't mean to sideline

bad that Cody was missing out on fatherly love, but I've realized that for you to

a sigh of relief when

unconditionally even after he caught her picking on Zachary. All she had to do was lower herself and apologize to coax him out of his anger. She couldn't describe her