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.

facial expressions before 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

gotten lucky when Winslow Group

gradually softened as he said, "But after meeting with them, they all said that our products are outdated and

heard that, his smile disappeared. He asked

Justin answered solemnly, "No."

again, "How many of them

"A

"And

"Yes," Justin answered firmly.

few minutes, he plopped back into his seat. Carlisle asked, "Is it

a sound, Justin

slowly, "How do you think we can resolve this

finally

"There is only one solution now-invest

used on

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

that mean the biggest problem

same time, Carlisle wondered why he hadn't thought of that when he took

to lie, Justin answered, "That's