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?"

asked, "You know the Winslow

"Yes," said Douglas.

last time. You told me I should return some

"If I don't return part of the

me. "Even if I

Douglas understand

as if he was saying something completely

attack your business to vent their anger. Have you thought of a

had been delighted

hated was on the verge of bankruptcy. This was

said, will my company be able to survive

willing to return all the money he invested in your business and help him resolve his most urgent

he didn't respond to what