The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Sasha couldn't understand Shane's thought process.

I suggested, "Is it possible that he thinks that no matter how much trouble he causes, his family will always resolve it? Is that why he's so bold?"

Nodding, Sasha said, "That's possible."

I chuckled and said, "But he didn't know that his family is struggling to stay afloat. On top of that, he gifted your family the only project that could turn things around for them."

When Sasha heard me, she giggled and said, "If I were his family member, I would be so regretful."

I said light-heartedly, "Too bad, it's too late."

Sasha grinned. She wanted to continue chatting, but her alarm rang. Sasha hurriedly got up and said, "I have to get back to work!"

"All the best," I said.

Sasha hummed her goodbye as she rushed outside.

...

Relaxed, Carlisle sat in his office and listened to his secretary's report.

saying, "Ever since Huxham Corporation canceled their partnership with us, many companies have shown their interest in our products after hearing that we used to supply for Huxham Corporation." Carlisle nodded approvingly and said, "It seems like our company's products are very competitive. I've said this before, but

still believed that Zane had gotten lucky when

voice gradually softened as he said, "But after meeting with them, they all said that our products

smile disappeared. He asked

Justin answered solemnly, "No."

"How many of them contacted

"A total of

disbelief, Carlisle asked, "And

"Yes," Justin answered firmly.

up and began to pace around the room anxiously. After a few minutes, he plopped back into his seat. Carlisle asked, "Is it

daring to make a sound, Justin simply

back in his chair, Carlisle asked slowly, "How do

finally

solution now-invest in upgrades. However

used

capitals are locked in other projects, too. We don't have

tightly gripped his chair and asked, "Does that mean the biggest problem the company faces now is that we don't

Carlisle wondered why he hadn't thought of that when he took Shane's advice to trick

to lie, Justin answered, "That's