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.

hearing that we used to supply for Huxham Corporation." Carlisle nodded

that Zane had gotten lucky when Winslow Group agreed to

Justin lowered his head and avoided Carlisle's gaze. Justin's voice gradually softened as he said, "But after meeting with them, they all said that our products are outdated and that they're not willing to work with

heard that, his smile disappeared. He asked in

Justin answered solemnly, "No."

many of them

answered softly, "A total of

asked, "And

"Yes," Justin answered firmly.

a few minutes, he plopped back into his seat. Carlisle asked, "Is it because our products are outdated?"

to make a sound,

Carlisle asked slowly, "How do you

Justin finally shared

said, "There is only one solution now-invest in upgrades. However

been used on the

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

"Does that mean the biggest problem the company faces now

wondered why he hadn't thought of that when he took

intention to lie, Justin answered,