The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 614 The agent seemed taken aback. "Of course, but they're far from cheap.'

"How much are we looking at?" Sasha asked, deciding it was worth considering.

"It's typically around 20 times the annual rent," the agent replied.

Sasha turned to Shane and said, "So, if we run the company for 20 years, it'll pay for itself."

Shane took a moment to think, then signaled for Sasha to step aside. "Let's talk it over."

"Sure," Sasha replied, giving the agent a heads-up before following Shane to the side.

"We need to consider the long-term if we decide to buy it," Shane said. "We should go for a place that's spacious enough. If the company grows and we outgrow it, we'll end up renting again, which would be a waste."

Sasha glanced at him, surprised. "You're right."

"Why don't we get our families' opinions?" Shane suggested.

He thought they'd have more wisdom on matters like this. Without waiting, he called Carlisle for advice on buying an office space.

prices were unlikely to rise anytime soon

nature, he told her that now could be a

determined to buy. With commercial real estate vacancies on the rise, he

Carlisle's and Douglas's advice, both

the plan-do we buy or not?"

on him, asking, "Do you think our company

Shane fell silent.

"Yes," Shane replied without hesitation. "Not just 20-maybe 30, or even 40. "Then do you really want to pay rent for 40 years?"

a year or two was one thing,

story.

we buying

she asked, "How much money do

around

after canceling all those

Vol

quick calculation, then looked over at her. "What

the company's share and my parents' allowance, it adds up to about the same as

stared at her in disbelief. "So, the starting capital