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

sounded conflicted as he pointed out, "We've been working together with the Winslows for years. They won't be happy

"Leave that to me. I'll handle

that Eric agreed to

Winslows, Zane pressed, "If I recall correctly, we have a few projects lined up

by name, only for Zane to say,

Zane's farsightedness. Even if his decisions seemed questionable at first, they always turned out right in the end. As such, Eric chose

my hand. He led me to the cubicle and

reeling from his conversation with

cause if his tantrums are any indication. The Winslows' family business will fall into ruin in a matter of years if Carlisle passes

Carlisle

offered to put Shane in his place, I would have highlighted

such high regard that he couldn't care less about others." Zane explained solemnly, "If

kicked in. At least then, we'd have

cool analysis. "You're quite