The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 875

"Since Jessica's been through a lot before, I doubt she'd want to return to that life," Gary said.

...

As Eric made his way down from the rooftop, his phone rang. It was Zane calling

to get him back to the office. Though Eric wasn't sure what it was about, he didn't hesitate and headed there immediately.

When he reached Zane's desk, he asked, "Mr. Huxham, did you need me for something?"

"Yeah," Zane said, leaning back in his chair. "Annalise was looking for you earlier. What did you two talk about?"

Eric was puzzled. "She didn't fill you in?"

"No," Zane replied.

Although he and Annalise had grown close, she seldom shared her decisions with anyone, including him. He usually had to ask around if he wanted to know what

she was up to.

an amusement park under her new designer toy brand," Eric

stared at Eric,

turned her down. I don't know much about the industry, and I'm not looking to

your take. What do you think about the idea of

"There are a few examples of theme parks abroad that have done well with personal brands. But if it's all about plush toys, I'd say the odds of it actually working are pretty

knew Annalise well enough to believe she

have any other plans?"

does," Eric responded quickly. "She talked

for a moment. "If she pulls it

caught on right away at the mention of making money. "But the

faith

contorted with frustration when he found out Zane wasn't the one targeting him. He couldn't think of anyone he'd wronged

caused Pelham Group to end up in

Steven drove straight home. When he stepped through the front door, the house was empty.

door, she looked up and was surprised to see

to be at

hesitated before replying, "There's trouble at the company. I