The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 828

"I'm thinking we could quicken the progress while the hype on our comics and

merchandise is still ongoing, without compromising on the quality, of course,"

Zane continued.

I thought it was a solid idea. "All right."

He asked, "Shall I make the arrangements, then?"

"Go ahead," I allowed.

Zane grabbed his phone and went to the balcony to discuss his plans with Eric.

After years of working alongside Zane, Eric understood him immediately and said,

"Leave it to me."

However, just to make sure he hadn't missed anything, Eric went over the details

with Zane once more. It was only after he had reconfirmed Zane's plans that he

finally heaved a breath of relief.

Zane suddenly handed me the phone. I took it and asked Eric, "Is everything all

right?"

"Our company's hiring process is almost over," Eric informed me, his words

coming out in a rush. "I went through the figures earlier. With the profit we're

making, we could afford to give our probationary staffers a raise."

you already have a figure in mind if you're bringing this up?"

guessed.

does ten grand

a raise,

that if he ever owned

to keep the employees' wages to a minimum.

profit margin and ensure a

and me had

outdated his previous views

motivator. It drummed

in more money for the business. The results

gratifying.

have any senior staffers in our company?" I

suggestion.

answered, "Not that I can think

moment.

their probation."

considered our options. A beat later, I pressed,

raise after they've passed

replied immediately, "That's

call. Oh, I forgot to

news. Do you

for

been launched? The

are still climbing, and

have been

They've got the basic

covered."

certainly takes some burden off our shoulders, doesn't