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.

into her apartment, where she handed him a glass of water before taking a seat across from him. He still seemed devastated, shedding tears even as

do you think we can keep this project going?" Sasha

not fully processing. "Isn't it supposed

else. We're working in a small circle here. How do you plan on making money once they find their

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

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

he couldn't focus on anything else. He hung his head low.

you must have an

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

to get this straight-we're not

Don't think I'm going to help you make money without any complaints just because you're heartbroken. Got

widening in disbelief. "What do you mean? Are

always swamped

unnecessary drama. "That depends on you. If you keep moping around like this, yeah, it's probably