The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 438

Yvonne was thrilled to hear Jessica agree to her plan. "Of course!"

Brimming with confidence, Jessica said, "In that case, we'll have to work smart. I'll convince Steven to come up with the investment money while you sort out the termination." "Roger that!" Yvonne said happily.

Jessica was about to call Steven after getting off the phone with Yvonne when she stopped herself. She figured she should talk to him about this in person, so she had the driver drop her off at Pelham Group.

The staff at Pelham Group knew her and did not stop her from seeing Steven. They were a couple, after all.

Jessica made her way toward Steven's office without hassle. She knocked on his door, and upon getting his permission to enter, she opened it.

Steven was alone in his office. She pulled out a chair across from him and took a seat, propping her face up with her hands as she stared at him earnestly.

looked up from his work as he said flatly, "If there's something you need to tell me, spit

loss if we

his work and looked up at

now, Annalise is only getting 15% in royalties for her work. Can you imagine how much merchandise we'd have to sell before we get our investment back?" Steven hadn't planned to make money off Jessica's work in the first place. He only wanted to use this chance to show Annalise that he could give her whatever benefits Zane was affording

would start comparing herself to Jessica and realize what a mistake it

forward after hearing his prompting. "I was thinking I could sign with your company instead.

getting on

Steven leaned into his chair and seriously considered Jessica's proposition. She knew he no ger had feelings for her, and the chances of him investing in her merchandise in her best interests were

comic can make don't mean much to you. But consider this: if you invest the money you made off my work into marketing,

mine. Once she sees

generous as