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

admire about you. You're ambitious and willing to take chances. I'll do my best not to let you

Zane had ordered a custom desk designed

and Zane's voice, cold as always, called

thermal container. She avoided Zane's gaze entirely and headed

dating Zane, right?"

didn't deny 11.

as she placed the container in front of me. "I

thanked her

she added, "Could you do me

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 work, so I don't have

wasn't actually his girlfriend, 1 margrally couldn't make

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

and stared at her shoes. After hesitating for a long moment she finally shuttled over to