The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 590

It was only now that truly felt the weight of regret.

"If I'd gotten along with Annalise back then, maybe she would've put in a good word with Mr. Huxham," he said. "And maybe my company wouldn't be facing all this now."

Picking up on the regret in his voice, the person on the other end of the line responded, "Why did you even do it if you're going to regret it now?"

...

Standing by the balcony, Carlisle stared out into the distance. Since Shane had shattered his heart, he'd been looking to his extended family's children to find a successor for the company. But they weren't his, and their perspectives were narrow and were driven by short-term gains.

The moment an opportunity arose, they diverted money to their families. They never once thought of the company or its future. Carlisle eventually sent them all home.

He had been wondering if he should reconsider his search among the extended family for a potential heir when Shane's money transfer arrived. He checked the balance on his phone and thought to himself that Shane really did know how to show he cared.

soon, return home, and take charge of the company

phone rang. He saw Justin's name pop

hesitation. "The investigation is done. Shane's managing fine for

Justin's words trailed off.

a flicker of unease, but with his experience in handling all kinds of situations, he said nonchalantly, "Go ahead, just say what you need

the meals he's been treated to aren't fancy enough,"

when someone else was

meals his friends bought him weren't exactly cheap, though," Justin added. "I've sent you a list of what he's been eating. You

and quickly saw that a single meal cost tens

continued, "One of his friends even paid for him to stay at a hotel, but Shane wasn't happy with it, claiming it was too cheap.

reeling. Even when Shane was at his lowest, his friends were still stepping up to help-that was true friendship. And

experience more hardship before he'd change. "I had intended to bring him back home," Carlisle said. "But it seems he'll need to tough

with Sasha