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."

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

and willing to take chances.

the couch to continue working, Recently, Zane had

and Zane's voice, cold

avoided Zane's gaze

dating

deny

now," Rowena said as she placed the container in front of me. "I think you're too skinny. You

little surprised, I thanked her

she said, though her discomfort was obvious. Lowering her voice, she added, "Could you do me a favor and say a few good words about

the continued, "I made some mistakes recently, and Zane cut off my living expenses. You see, I'm old now and can't go out and

Zane's money and I wasn't actually his girlfriend, 1 margrally couldn't

my mouth completely, Zane's voice rang out. "If you have something to say,

lowered her bead and stared at her shoes. After hesitating for a long moment she finally