The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

After suggesting to collaborate again, Carlisle felt a little guilty. He was afraid that Zane would reject him.

Zane said icily, "I don't think this is because of our long partnership. You must've tried approaching other partners, but you were turned down. That is why you suddenly thought of your old partner, didn't you?" Carlisle asked obsequiously, "If that's the case, would you give me another chance, Mr. Huxham?"

"We signed the new contract with a new partner yesterday," Zane replied.

With his face as pale as a sheet, Carlisle said, "I see. It won't be nice of you to cancel your partnership because of us."

Without any consideration for their past partnership, Zane said coldly, "Yeah."

Feeling awkward, Carlisle said, "I'll think of other ways, then."

Then, Carlisle hung up. After the beeping tone rang, Zane went silent for a moment. Then, he called Douglas.

Surprised, Douglas answered the call. "Mr. Huxham?"

"You know the Winslow family's current state,

"Yes," said Douglas.

had been paying attention to the Winslows. He said hesitantly, "We briefly talked about them last time. You told me I should return

I don't return part of

it wouldn't affect me.

trying to help Douglas understand the

spoke calmly and slowly, as if he was saying something completely

the Winslows recover, they will attack your business to vent their anger. Have you thought of a solution for this?" "No,"

been delighted

Meanwhite, the company he hated was on the verge of bankruptcy. This was amazing news for Douglas, but he hadn't

go down as you've said,

now is for you to contact him first. Tell him you're willing to return all the money he invested in your business

didn't