The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 437

Steven hadn't expected such courtesy from Jessica. "You're welcome," he replied. "We might not be married, Jessica, but I still want you to do well."

Jessica's lips curled. She knew it was hard for any man to resist her charms. After hanging up on Steven, she called Yvonne and asked about the sum she should have Steven invest in her work. Yvonne replied, "I'm not sure about that, either. I'll ask our secretary and get back to you on this."

"All right."

Yvonne stood outside Eric's office and knocked on the door.

Yvonne stopped before him and dipped her head as she asked quietly, "How much do we need to invest in Jessica's comic before the company agrees to launch official merchandise?"

Eric said flatly, "Come in."

Eric recalled Zane's warning that Jessica was problematic. If they launched merchandise for her comic and the customers demanded a refund after learning about her true colors, the company would take a huge hit.

to help Jessica at all costs. If he tried to dissuade

had to come up with a way to help them launch their merchandise

Yvonne thoughtfully, and within seconds, a bright idea came to him. He smiled and said, "You might be able to come up with the money, but if you think about it,

that you could keep your job at Huxham Corporation and transfer the

the merchandising, and Jessica would have better resources. She would

by the suggestion, so he added with no small amount

thought the suggestion was brilliant. "I'll terminate Jessica's work with

J.not

saw no point in dawdling. He had seal

QUMS

right!" Yvonne was buzzing with excitement.

termination went smoothly. It took less than half