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.

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

lucky when Winslow Group agreed

Carlisle's gaze. Justin's voice gradually softened as he said, "But after meeting

disappeared. He asked in surprise, "You're not

Justin answered solemnly, "No."

again, "How many of

softly, "A

"And none of them

"Yes," Justin answered firmly.

a few minutes, he plopped

to make a sound, Justin

in his chair, Carlisle asked slowly, "How do

Justin finally shared

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

used on

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

and asked, "Does that mean the biggest problem the company faces now is that we don't have

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

any intention to lie,