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

had gotten lucky when Winslow Group agreed to partner

he said, "But after meeting with them, they all said that our products are outdated and that they're

disappeared. He

Justin answered solemnly, "No."

many of them

softly, "A total

disbelief, Carlisle asked, "And

"Yes," Justin answered firmly.

He got up and began to pace around the room anxiously. After a few minutes, he plopped back into his seat. Carlisle asked, "Is it because our products are outdated?"

to make a sound, Justin simply

in his chair, Carlisle asked slowly, "How do you think we can resolve

finally

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

used

other capitals are locked in other

"Does that mean the biggest problem the company faces now

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

to lie,