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?"

know the Winslow family's

"Yes," said Douglas.

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

I don't return part

situation, "The Winslows will lose some money, but they won't go bankrupt. After a short break, they can bounce back; that is why it wouldn't affect me. "Even if I sever ties with Carlisle, he would still have to collaborate with me

trying to help Douglas understand the possible consequences of his every

as if he was saying something completely

business to vent their anger. Have you thought of a solution

been

recently. Meanwhite, the company he hated was on the verge of bankruptcy. This was amazing news for Douglas, but he

"If things go down as you've said, will my

to contact him first. Tell him you're willing to return

and he didn't