The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 453

"But you are different. You're my sister. So, I'll be stricter with you," Zane said.

Tinsley knew Zane simply wanted her to approach the projects with a serious attitude. Ideally, he hoped she could learn as much as possible through these projects. That way, even if they stopped collaborating in the future, she would have the skills to pave her path. "No problem," Tinsley replied without hesitation.

Zane handed Tinsley a stack of documents and said, "Take these back and draft the proposals for these projects. Submit them to me, and I'll review them for you." Tinsley eagerly accepted the materials. "Got it."

With Zane's help, she felt it wouldn't be long before she became one of the top professionals in the industry.

Tinsley said with excitement, "Don't worry. I'll do these projects with 200% effort! It's late now. I shall take my leave."

"All right."

Zane watched her leave, then glanced at the time it was already 9.30 pm.

...

After gently coaxing Willow to sleep and carefully stepping out of the bedroom, I saw Zane standing by the study.

stood still,

the balcony. "Shall we

"Sure."

...

was spacious, with a table and two chairs that still left it feeling

while the distance remained cloaked in darkness. The only visible illumination came from the streetlights

sw now

listened to the birds chirping. For a moment,

I wasn't speaking, Zane took the lead. "You probably haven't

didn't deny it. "You're right. It's my first

to me.

opening my eyes. "Your interaction seemed perfectly normal. You

said, "But if

froze. I suddenly realized how much those six years with Steven

asked about the identity of a man or a woman who appeared around

matter who I