The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 432

Zane's face softened when he saw me. "His son was the one who stormed up to me and picked on my staff, yet he seems to think it was no big deal. Maybe he's under the impression that he's better than others because of his prestigious family, but in reality, aren't we all

equal?"

He held my gaze, and I nodded as I answered without hesitation, "We are."

Admiration shone in Zane's eyes as he patted my arm. "But don't worry. I'll put him in his place and teach him some manners."

Just as I was wondering what he planned to do about Shane's misdemeanor, he called Eric and asked, "Part of our ongoing contract with the Winslows has been fulfilled, yes?"

Eric reported, "That's right, but their products have fallen behind in the market and have lost popularity. As things are, we're looking to put our collaboration on hold, but we don't have a legitimate excuse."

"We do now," Zane said evenly. "I distinctly remember you telling me there are other companies whose products are of far superior quality than the Winslows'. Is that still true?"

"Yes," Eric answered dutifully.

suitable partner among those companies." Zane made the call without even batting an eye.

working together with the Winslows for years.

to

that Eric agreed to

green light to drop the Winslows, Zane pressed, "If I recall correctly, we have a few projects lined up that we think have potential and are planning

memory and listed the projects by name, only for Zane to say, "Scrap

off so ruthlessly. However, he considered Zane's farsightedness. Even if his decisions seemed questionable at first, they always turned out right in the end. As such, Eric chose to

hand. He led me to the cubicle

his conversation with Eric. "You scrapped all collaborations with

is a lost cause if his tantrums are any indication.

only called Carlisle earlier to see

to put Shane in his place, I would have highlighted the areas in which Shane needed improvement. I wouldn't have

regard that he couldn't care less about others." Zane explained solemnly, "If we continued working together

losses kicked in. At least then, we'd have time to look

his cool