The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 340

"Is it because Steven genuinely values my comics," I said slowly, "ee is he using the excuse of developing the rights as a way to get close to me? Or maybe, he just wants to keep too many people from knowing what happened between us. After a pause, Lemtinged, "Whatever the reason is, I think it's better to keep my distance from Steven. I'd rather not sell the rights to him"

Zase don't give an immediate opinion. Instead, he asked, "If Steven doesn't buy it and no one else does either, would you be disappointed?"

1 shook my head. "No."

Zane seemed to agree. "In that case, I can offer you another option."

"What inn?" I asked quickly

"Transfer your comic's rights to Huxham Group for development," Zane said, his tone measured "The company would give you a percentage of the revenue." Without hesitation, Treplied. "Then, I'll work with you."

Zane's expression turned unusually serious. "If the adaptations don't perform well, you might end up earning less than if you sold the rights outright."

might regret the decision, but I was confident.

I admire about you. You're ambitious and willing to

discussion, I returned to the couch to continue working, Recently, Zane had ordered a

door interrupted the quiet, and Zane's voice, cold as always, called out,

carrying a thermal container. She avoided Zane's gaze entirely and

you're dating Zane, right?" Rowena

deny 11.

daughter-in-law now," Rowena said as she placed the container in front of me. "I

thanked her politely "Thank

voice, she added, "Could you do

off my living expenses. You see, I'm old now and can't go out and work, so

said Since it was Zane's money and I wasn't actually his girlfriend, 1 margrally couldn't make

words even left my mouth completely, Zane's voice rang out. "If you have something to say, come to me directly. The's no

her shoes. After hesitating for a long moment she finally