The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 697

Zane shook his head and replied, "Nope."

With that, I made the call. "I heard your factory hasn't been doing well lately. Have you considered selling?"

The person on the other end responded firmly, "Sorry, but I believe that under my leadership, the company will pull through this rough patch. So, for now, I'm not considering it."

Since he wasn't interested, I didn't push. "Okay. If you ever change your mind, feel free to reach out."

The man took a deep breath. He clearly wasn't pleased, but he still responded politely, "Got it."

Once the conversation ended, Zane asked, "It wasn't successful?"

"Yeah." I didn't mind sharing my progress with him. Resting one hand casually on

the side, I said, "But it's not a big deal."

chuckled. "Need my

"Nope. Even if you stepped in,

charge of that company is just that kind of person. Unless the factory collapses, he'll never consider

knew

does go under, he'll

that time comes, he'll reach out to me himself. By then, my movie will have been released, the merchandise and books will be selling like crazy,

I would be receiving next

no intention of telling Zane this. I declared, "I'll secure that

sighed in admiration. "You really think everything

course. One has to plan for the long term. If you only start thinking after something

nearby parking lot. After stopping the car, he stepped out, walked over to me, and took my hand. "It's great that you have a

see it through to the end," assured Żane. Most importantly, my friends' careers were already

still managed to keep the conversation going. admire your independence. You can rely on others, yet you always choose

person you can truly count on is yourself," I

age. It might seem like there were plenty of people one could depend on. Yet, anyone

I was little, that scumbag's career was thriving,