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."

be worried that I might regret the decision, but I was confident. "I'm willing

ambitious and willing to take chances. I'll do my best not to let you "Alright,"

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

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

in, carrying a thermal container. She avoided Zane's gaze entirely and headed straight for me, her expression overly

dating Zane, right?"

didn't deny

the container in front

little surprised, I thanked her politely

"Could you do me a favor and say a few good

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

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

my mouth completely, Zane's voice rang out. "If you have something to say, come to me directly. The's no need to trouble someone else

After hesitating for a long moment