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

call, Shane moved to a quiet spot and started

friends.

Sasha dropped her voice and asked, "You seriously

working with Shane?"

don't have anyone else at the moment,"

that I realized how my habit of burying myself in work

Now that I needed a partner, I

think of anyone.

I'll reach out to a few of my friends and

anyone's free to help."

"Okay."

were gone, I leaned against the railing and

noon, the time when most

for the day.

people hurried in every direction, each working hard to make a living. As

sense of calm washed

the animated series or the

either. Once the park was up and running and

be ready

purpose clear, a smile slowly spread across

fill me in. "One of my friends actually tried to

At

invest half and split the

friend went into business with her partner. But once

backed out

believe it. "How does something

Sasha said, her lips

disgust "I asked her

She told me

to consider her

friend was furious,

she's stuck in a

nodded. "With that much money on the line,