The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 716

I chortled. "If I hadn't been distracted or weak, I would have noticed the company was suffering from a crisis and offered to help. But I suppose there's a silver lining I learned just how capable and reliable the staffers were.

"I'm considering letting them know that I'd gladly take a smaller cut of the profits and increase their commission. After all, they were the ones who poured their hearts and souls into the company while I stayed idle. I'm in no position to demand more money."

Zane did not interfere with my decision. "As long as you've thought this through."

"I have," I confirmed. After that, I called the staff and told them I'd take a lesser cut of the profits so they could get more commission.

They were stunned. "Are you sure? Our commission is generous enough as it is."

I smiled and answered, "Yes, I'm sure. You'll be more driven to work if you get paid more, so while I'm not getting as much profit on paper, I'd be making more in the long run. It's a win-win situation."

to the rest of the company. When all was done, I turned to Zane and said, "I learned something new from this -never put all your eggs into one

you've found a new way

nodded. "Yes, and because it's all cash, I'd be lying if I said it didn't help with my financial constraints. You have no idea how stressed out I was when I

when she

while Sasha and the others were spoiled heirs and heiresses," I said. "Imagine being in my shoes when I lost everything while they were

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difference is nerve-wracking, and I didn't want Sasha to leave me behind in her pursuit of success. So, I thought it was time I dived into other business opportunities if wanted to be on equal

understood where I was coming from. "You

through the news on the internet, still reveling in his successful feat of causing Annalise's downfall.