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.

she handed him a glass of water before taking a seat

long do you think we can keep this

fully processing. "Isn't it supposed

is because they couldn't find anyone else. We're

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

was frustrated when she noticed he was still sobbing. "Stop crying and start thinking,

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

must have an

I do," Sasha answered, scanning his defeated posture with

get this straight-we're

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

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

always

"That depends on you. If you keep moping