The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 285

As Zane listened to their docution, he knew what he shoulddo He said coolly, “Good points. What reward would you like? 

“A raise? Sasha repliedistantly. 

“Same here.” Ericadded 

“Okay.“Zane agreed generously. 

After finishing my morning work, I settled onto the couch as I was tired. I then checked my platform stats. My follower count had exploded. Even my smallest platform had over so thousand 

And my video views had reached. 500 thousand vier 

I sat up in disbelief and quickly checked my revenue across all platforms. After seeing the last one, I slumped back against the couch. Just from views alone, not counting merchandise, I had wmed over ten thousand dollars! 

I stared at the ceiling with the plush dolls and other merchandise revenue, the total would be even more staggering 

Zane came into the office and walked over to me. He noticed my dare and asked, “What sup?” 

month would be amazing. But that’s the smallest part of my income now.” 

1 handed him my phone. “When left the Pelhams, I thought finding a job paying ten thousand dollars a mor 

I smiled and said. “It’s all thanks to having such a great boys like you. 

Zane took my phone and sat down, nodding with satisfaction. He said meaningfully, 5, make sure you appreciate it.” 

After reviewing the stats, he returned my phone “Next month’s earnings will shock you.” 

I looked up “Is it a loc 

He casually threw out a number. “I’ll be least on thousand dollars, including your salary for taking care of Willow,” 

I 

my head and denied. “That’s impossible_” 

A total of thousand dolls were sold.” Zane calmly analyzed, “Your royalties will be around 180 thousand dollars. Other merchandise is selling well, too. Roughly to thousand units were sold, bringing in about 5 thousand dollars. 

“You’ve earned ten thousand dollars from views, and your monthly salary is 80 thousand dollars 

I did the math as he spoke. The total matched his estimate pretty closely, I had never made this much money in my life. 

Feeling generous, Toffered, “Let me treat you to anything you’d like. 

“There’s good street food downstairs.” Zane suggested, “Shall we go now? 

“Yes!” I stood up. “Let’s putt 

Steven sat in a corner, watching his friends drink Finally, he asked, “How should I win Annalise 

Gavis replied without hesitation, “That’s easy. Think about what you did that really odched her when you were together, and do those things again. When she sees that, she remember the “Then, ask her totake you back. She’ll definitely give in and grea 

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Cupter 386 

Steven tried to recall special moments with Annalise. But he realized he could only remember everything she did for her and the ways she had touched his heart. Meamshile, he had just taken advantage of her love by carelessly hurting her again and again 

Steven poured him a full glass and downed it in one go Gavin leaned in and asked, “Do you remember anything?” 

Work mitt came up “even tried to make esses and fled. He was afraid his friends would realize what a terrible man he had been if he told them the truth. 

Gavin watched him leave 

Another friend asked, “What’s wrong with him?” 

“He probably just realized that he never treated Annalise well in those six years.” Gavin looked away, expressionless. 

Vet Annalise had always been patent and understanding. She forgave him unconditionally, no matter what Steven did. Sadly, he never appreciated what he had. 

The friend asked in didelist, ‘Really? And she stayed with him that long?” 

Gavin mased, “Maybe that’s what love? 

The others nodded “Couldbe!” 

Back at his office, Steven at his desk, his chin resting on his crossed hands. He pondered why he had treated Annalise so badly if he loved her. Looking back, he thought he understood When Annalise first moved to his city and left everything behind, he was touched. But his heart still belonged to Jessica. He was waiting for her to come back. 

He was too cowardly to reject Annalise outright, so he had been cruel and hoped she would leave on her own 

But Annalise, who was inexperienced in relationships, did not know better. When he lashed out or targeted her, she just thought they needed time to adjust. She would earnestly try to find 

poot of their problem. 

If she thought she was at fault, she would work to change Back then, Annalise was innocent and passionate. He must have fallen for her somewhere along the way. So when he heard Jessica had married, he agreed to marry Annalise. 

He had won the woman who truly loved him. He should have cherished their life together, but the idea of waiting for Jessica had become ingrained in him. 

With Annalise, he felt guilty about betraying his promise to wait for Jessica, so he hurt Annalise to prove he still loved Jessica. Annalise’s patience only convinced him she would never leave. But he had forgotten something crucial 

Annalise had feelings, She would feel hurt as well. 

Steven’s heart clenched painfully, leaving him gasping Through it all, Annalise had loved him sincerely it was he who did not know what he had. 

Trans streamed down his face, and he covered them with his hand.. 

He had been so wrong. He cealized his true feelings too lat