The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 597

"But let me finish first," Sasha said. "Being good-looking helps, but it's not everything, and you know that." "Huh?" Shane still looked downcast.

"A man's success matters, too," she continued. "Yvonne's probably with someone else because you haven't made it big yet. But if you suddenly became the CEO of a major company and reached out to her, she'd act like she hit the jackpot!"

Shane snorted. "I get it. I'll focus on my career when I go back. And when I've made it, I'll look for her and show her what she missed out on."

Sasha quickly turned her gaze away, feeling a pang of unease. If he actually did go after Yvonne, it would only leave her puzzled since she had never cared for him in the first place. But Sasha kept that to herself and offered him a bright smile. "Yeah, go for it!"

Still, Shane remained glum.

Sasha noticed and couldn't help but think he was exactly the type of person who could help her make money.

"We can't stand out here talking all night. I've got some work stuff I need to go over with you. Why don't you come to my place for a bit?" she suggested.

"Sure," Shane mumbled.

taking a seat across from him. He still seemed devastated, shedding tears even

think we can keep

blinked, clearly not fully processing. "Isn't

groups of clients picked us is because they couldn't find anyone else. We're working in a

at her, clearly lost. "I-I hadn't really

was frustrated when she noticed he was still

was tangled with thoughts of Yvonne, and he couldn't focus on anything else. He hung his head low. "You

you must

answered, scanning his defeated posture with a flicker of

to get this straight-we're not friends.

because there's money to be made. Don't think I'm going to help you make money without any complaints just

Shane forgot about his pain, his eyes widening in disbelief. "What do you mean? Are you planning to

always swamped

unnecessary drama. "That depends on you. If you