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, watching

toward the balcony. "Shall

"Sure."

...

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

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

sw now

comfortably in the chair, I closed my eyes and listened to the birds chirping. For a moment, the tranquility

wasn't speaking, Zane took the lead. "You probably haven't met the girl that came to look for

it. "You're right. It's

walked over to me. "Don't you think I

said while opening my eyes. "Your interaction seemed perfectly normal. You didn't do anything inappropriate. Is she your relative?

was calm as he said, "But if a couple lacks communication and relies only on guesses, they can't be together for

I suddenly realized how much those six years with Steven had impacted me.

When I asked about the

who I talk to,