The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 550

Sasha said graciously, "Don't worry. It's my treat."

After all, spending a little money to make Yvonne's life difficult was worth it. Although Sasha knew that money didn't come easily, she could still afford the treat. Shane swallowed nervously. "Can I order whatever I want?"

Sasha immediately thought of his tendency to spend recklessly and worried that he might order so much that it would exceed her entire monthly salary.

So, she quickly added, "You can order whatever you like, as long as the total doesn't go over a hundred dollars. If it goes over, you're on your own."

Sasha thought it was better to set clear boundaries now to avoid any surprises later.

Shane grumbled, "You've got a job and a bonus. Are you really that tight with money?"

Without missing a beat, Sasha replied, "My salary isn't that high. It's generous enough that I'm treating you. If you think it's too little, then forget about it."

beyond that was just too much

an easy life either-currently, he was mooching off anyone

Sasha was willing to treat him, he was more than happy to accept. "See you at noon

up the phone. She

just wait. You'll regret this!"

...

the

me and asked,

before." I shifted my gaze, walked over to my designated desk, and sat down. "However, after a day away feel a mix of familiarity and strangeness now that I'm back and following

Well, in that case, I guess you'll have to

bet

turned on my computer and began working. Due to a lack of time, I'd fallen behind on my tasks these past

work was more

remember you were rather wealthy back in school. What happened? "How did you end up like