The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Eric must have gotten used to the workload and grown confident in handling the tasks he was assigned.

"I'm good. Besides, I'm getting paid to help you out with stuff like this anyway. But now that you've set up your company, can I be an investor?"

I froze. "But your revenue share is nearly the same as one." If he joined in as an investor, wouldn't that mean lesser profit for me?

He quickly explained, "Don't worry, I won't demand more revenue share after I invest in the company."

Eric knew Annalise had what it took to lead and run a company. More importantly, the brand was her brainchild.

After some hesitation, he confessed, "You could easily replace me if I remained in my role, but the dynamics would be different once I become a shareholder."

I understood where he was coming from. He wanted to be an actual part of the company, not just a regular employee.

I said, "All right, then. But we'll need an office to run our business out of. We might not be able to afford a huge office right now.

"I think it'd be feasible for our office to be in the same building as Sasha's. What do you think? I've got some cash with me. I could wire you the money for the office. We could have our new hires work there when the time comes."

Eric was worried he'd have to tank his funds to purchase an office. I could tell he was relieved when I offered to contribute to the purchase as well. He reassured me, "Leave it to me. I'll sort this out properly. You

in his capabilities. After all, he was Zane's right-hand man. "By the

Eric shook his head.

suggested. Living expenses in the city were

them a commission. If the sales numbers are good,

nodded. "Sounds good to me." Rent in the city was costly. The probation staff and interns would hardly have any money to put aside after paying

who had passed probation. The money was practically a given at this point, considering the company's

we could throw in other benefits like

at Huxham Corporation. He knew he could execute the ideas well. "Don't worry. I'll come

a smile. "All

to Zane, who fixed him with an assessing look. Eric found it odd and

all withholding his compliments for Eric. "You were great at your job before, but

time management and overall performance were second to none. He

makes perfect, right? Thetical

me polish

when I first started, and I couldn't seem to