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."

assuming you already have a figure in mind if you're

guessed.

right. How does ten grand sound to you?

raise, too, of

the past, Eric thought that if he ever

wages to a minimum. He believed it was

company's profit margin and ensure a

and me had changed his

how outdated his previous views

drummed up the

bringing in more money for

gratifying.

we have any senior staffers in our company?" I asked upon hearing

suggestion.

pause before Eric answered, "Not that

the moment. We'll confirm them

their probation."

silent and considered our options. A beat later, I pressed, "Shall we give

raise after they've passed

replied immediately,

forgot to tell

news. Do you know how

merchandise for your

has been

are still climbing,

recruits have

They've got the basic

covered."

takes some