The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 602

"And how much will you be paying your interns? Will they get commissions or bonuses for the work done? You'll have to figure these out on your own," Douglas said. "Once you've done that, you're good to go." Sasha nodded, though she didn't fully understand what Douglas had told her. "Thanks, Dad"

"No problem." He stared at Sasha and suddenly realized how much she had grown. No longer was she the little girl he and his wife had spoiled and protected over the years. Smiling, he added, "Of course, you can always come to me for advice if you run into trouble. I'll help you."

Sasha pouted. "You love me too much, Dad."

"Well, of course. You're my daughter," Douglas said proudly. "Who else would I love if not you?" They talked for a little while longer before Sasha returned to her room. She fished out her phone and called Shane.

He picked up instantly. "I took down a whole bunch of notes. Shall we meet up and go through them together?"

"Sure. Tomorrow's Saturday. We have all the time to go over our plans," Sasha replied. She wouldn't have to worry about their meeting interfering with her day job, too.

Shane agreed. "Got it."

can decide on the

Shane suggested. He figured Saturday morning was as good a time as any

dice. We'd better meet up earlier so we could go office-hunting together. We still

am instead?" She seriously considered this and worked out the schedule

the

living. She didn't think she, of all people,

as early as usual that morning. After washing up, I pored over my drawings. Given my slacking, hadn't made much progress in the last few days. such, had to finish my work before Willow returned

...

When he noticed Annalise's bedroom door was closed,

for the exhaustion over the last few

bother her and instead headed out to

against Zane's skin. He thought about work

time Zane finished thinking, it was already past ten in