The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

"Sasha may not know much, but these manufacturers certainly do. If you contact them and ask for referrals, do you think they'll help you?" I asked.

Eric hesitated for a moment. Everyone was trying to capitalize on the trend by producing more to earn more money. Moreover, the more people who knew about it and discussed it, the longer the trend would last and the more money everyone could make.

So, they would likely be willing to introduce their peers.

Eric said excitedly, "I got it! I'll contact them right away!"

"Good," I replied lightheartedly.

Eric took his job very seriously, proactively contacting the manufacturers, explaining the pros and cons, and then asking them to introduce other manufacturers.

Everyone was very enthusiastic-within a few minutes, Eric had obtained at least ten phone numbers.

He called each number one by one, explaining our needs to the potential partners.

them, Eric mentioned who had referred them and emphasized their close cooperation

the information, the potential partners felt more comfortable working

produce

verge of closing down, so they were eager to seize the opportunity. They immediately

Eric called to give me a

plan to keep 20% for

part of it to improve our manufacturers' benefits. What

remaining 60% considering net

He thought people were usually selfish and that I was only willing to share the comic book profits because of Zane's. instructions after all, Zane was known for treating employees well.

Keeping 30% for myself would be nice, but with 20%, we could

think 30% would be more

started to wonder if his cut was too