The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 723

Zane raised a brow. "It's not a bad idea."

"I tried it out today," I said slowly. "And it turned out pretty well. The sales of the designer collectibles were better than that of the merchandise. But it has its downsides, too.

"The sales ride on hype, and the numbers would drop once the hype is over. I'll have to think of a way to make the hype last longer."

Zane stared at my computer screen wordlessly, taking in the design sketches of half a dozen designer collectibles. He chuckled and asked, "So, your idea is to launch a new collectible just as the hype for its predecessor dies down?"

"That's right," I answered frankly, not wanting to keep my plans a secret from him. Zane said approvingly, "Not bad. You're grasping opportunities and perceptive enough to know your market and the hype."

I pointed out, "If I don't act fast, I could lose my chance to make good money." Zane was proud of me for putting myself first.

However, he must be disappointed that he could not tempt me even with his fine looks and seductive get-up. With a sigh, he slid off the bed and poured me a glass of water. "Well, I can't afford to laze around while our resident breadwinner is hard at work."

He set the glass before me as he said this. I took it. "Thank you."

mention it." It was the first time Zane saw me working to build a business of my own, and his interest was piqued. "Have you come

admitted. "But I'm aware of the supply-and-demand principle. I'm also aware that short and sweet advertisements of my products would leave a stronger impression

you can do it," Zane

not spare him a second glance no matter his efforts, he changed into his

thought he

wedding night, but things turned out differently. It seemed he would spend the rest of the night working in the bedroom,

Zane was grateful for Annalise's company. It

He sensed Annalise's drive and ambition, and it was only a matter of time before she succeeded in

formal events and introduce him to her cohorts. Given how hardworking he was now, he reckoned she wouldn't think of

with my sketches, I sent them to the

glanced at the marketing strategy. After a moment, he looked away. The

like I've

somewhere. The content is

of course, but the style is similar," he