The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 492

Everyone at Huxham Corporation really respected me. No matter what they were working on, they always came to me for my thoughts first. They did the same when Jessica tried to step over me to get ahead. And even with Chloe's scandal coming out, they were still doing the same thing.

I didn't hesitate. "You guys are just trying to help me make money. Of course, I'm on board."

Eric paused for a moment before saying, "We were just worried that using Chloe's bad press like this might bring up some painful memories for you."

After reading the news, everyone found out how tough things had been for me at Steven's place. They knew this was a big chance but were worried it might hurt me.

I chuckled. "Not at all. That's all behind me. I'm not bothered by it."

Upon hearing that, Eric seemed relieved. "Great, I'll let the marketing team know."

I hummed in response. Eric passed my thoughts to the marketing team. Once they got the green light, they jumped into action.

Before long, interest was through the roof. My comic was back in the spotlight, and readership exploded. Even the merchandise sales shot up rapidly.

On the way, Eric kept getting call after call from neighboring countries, all wanting to secure distribution rights for the comic.

right away. He just told them he'd talk it over with Annalise first, and if she were on board, he'd get back to them. Everyone was polite and said they'd wait

"Oh my gosh!"

like we're all getting

even imagine how much I'm going to make

joined,

devel, they'd get a cut of the profits. So, of course,

en novelxo

ended, I handed the phone back to Zane. He took it from me and sat beside

asked, "How do you

have my suspicions confirmed," I answered right away. "I also keep thinking about how, one day, when Steven finds out that Jessica's kid isn't his, he's going to hate

support Zachary financially and

couldn't help but smile.

and neither will Steven's. Every time think

how fair life can

be

BUMS

slid down my shoulder gently, almost like he was trying to comfort