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."

decision,

some softened as he praised me "Annalise, this is what I admire about you. You're ambitious and willing to take chances. I'll do my best not to let you "Alright," I

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

the door interrupted the quiet, and

container. She avoided Zane's gaze entirely and

you're dating

didn't deny

in front of me. "I think you're too skinny. You should

I thanked her politely "Thank

added, "Could you do me a

I'm old now and can't go out and work, so I don't have money anymore. "Could you ask him to

wasn't actually his girlfriend,

Zane's voice rang out. "If you have something to say, come to

her bead and stared at her shoes. After hesitating for a long moment she finally shuttled over to Zane. "I was just afraid you'd say