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 willing

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

I returned to the couch to continue working, Recently, Zane had ordered a custom desk designed specifically for drawing,

the quiet, and Zane's voice,

in, carrying a thermal container. She avoided Zane's gaze entirely and headed straight

heard you're dating Zane, right?"

didn't deny 11.

the container in front of me. "I think you're too

I thanked

you do me a favor and say a

see, I'm old now and can't go out and work, so I don't have money anymore. "Could you ask him to start sending me money again?" Joweta

said Since it was Zane's money and I wasn't actually

have something to say, come to

shoes. After hesitating for a long moment she finally shuttled over to Zane.