The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 669 Sasha leaned back on the couch, her gaze full of sympathy as she looked at Zane. It was then that it struck her he had never planned to attend this event.

She took the payment, used his name as a promotional tool, and claimed to share the experiences he supposedly taught her.

Concerned about the damage to his reputation, Zane had no choice but to intervene and set things right.

Sasha sighed. "I feel bad about what I did to Zane."

But if another chance came up, she might do it again.

I rested my chin on my hand and watched her.

"But honestly, do you think Zane would still show up if I pulled the same stunt again?" Sasha asked.

Zane shot her a cold, sideways look and said almost offhandedly, "I'd have my legal team sue you. You'd better forget that idea if you don't want to end up in court."

His voice was firm enough to make it clear he wasn't joking.

Sasha stole a glance at him. The sheer seriousness on his face told her he meant every word. She had no choice but to let the thought go.

"It's just that your business is so successful. Feels like a waste if you don't share what you know," she muttered.

willing to cut into their own profits could manage it. The problem is that most business owners aren't ready to make that kind of sacrifice. They'd rather pocket

in, "Which means it doesn't matter if they take a class. People like that

lacked the insight to grasp Zane's management strategies, which was why so many companies

she realized that wasn't the

my dad to make some changes," Sasha

with a low

and noted

trying to keep herself from worrying, but it was starting to

me. "Can you

formal? People might think

tense. While I didn't think it was

at ease.

I told Zane, "Come on,

feet immediately. "Help me pick out

"Sure," I replied.

behind. Zane glanced at her but didn't

he opened a wardrobe door and turned to me. "Which

brief pause, I said, "Black. It's more