The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 872

I felt a sense of relief knowing Sasha was ready to support me.

"But the problem we're dealing with right now is that we're one person short. We

need someone who can help us bring everything together," I explained.

At that moment, Shane walked over. He asked, "What about me?"

Sasha and I both turned to look at him, who seemed a bit uncomfortable.

He lowered his eyes and said, "I know I've messed around before and didn't take

things seriously, but I've changed. You can count on me. If you're willing to give

me a chance, I'll give it everything I've got."

I didn't doubt Shane's sincerity, but I wasn't entirely sure he had the skills we

needed.

"You really think you can handle it?" I asked.

The question caught Shane off guard.

Sasha spoke up. "Honestly, he hasn't been involved with work lately. So, I'm not

entirely sure about his abilities either."

I took a moment to consider it before suggesting, "Why don't you reach out to your

friends? See if anyone has experience with something like this?"

Shane understood where we were coming from.

"Alright, just give me a minute," he said.

"Sure."

the rooftop was loud enough to be a distraction.

his call, Shane moved

friends.

her voice and asked, "You

working with Shane?"

anyone else at the moment," I

I realized how my habit of burying myself in work

Now that I needed

think of anyone.

right. I'll reach out to a few of

anyone's free to help."

"Okay."

the railing and gazed into the distance.

past noon, the time when most people were finishing up and heading

for the day.

hurried in every direction, each working hard

surprising sense of

was the animated series or the

Once the park was up and running and the

I'd be ready to

my purpose clear, a smile slowly spread

"One of my friends actually

a partner once. At first,

and split the profits down the

went into business with her partner. But once

backed out and

"How does something like that

Sasha said,

"I asked her about

told me

to consider

was

now she's stuck

on the