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."

in

guessed.

right. How does ten grand sound to you? The

raise, too,

he ever owned a

wages to a minimum. He believed it was

profit margin and ensure a steady

for Zane and me had changed his perception.

how outdated his previous

a good motivator. It drummed up

bringing in more money

gratifying.

staffers in our company?" I

suggestion.

pause before Eric answered, "Not that I can think

on probation at the moment. We'll

their probation."

our options. A beat

they've passed

replied immediately,

I forgot to tell you

news. Do you

for your

has been launched?

still climbing, and

recruits have been

got

covered."

some