The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 620

Zane quirked an eyebrow. "Oh?"

"You're afraid that if I stick around, I'll compete with you for Anna!" Sasha had already pieced together his intentions. "That's why you keep praising the idea of starting a business. You're hoping I'll quit on a whim so I'm not here to talk to Anna all the time!"

If Sasha were to quit, Annalise would be spending every day in the office with Zane!

Resolute in avoiding that, Sasha decided she'd stick around with Annalise at work until retirement. She snickered inwardly. There was no way she'd let Zane win.

Shane gave Sasha's arm a light pat. "Mr. Huxham is incredibly busy. He doesn't have the time for what you're accusing him of."

Sasha shot back irritably, "You haven't spent enough time around him. Of course, you wouldn't know what he's really like."

Zane didn't even try to mask his disappointment. "Guess that plan didn't work."

"Your punishment is to help us understand what to look out for when setting up the company," Sasha declared.

She handed Zane their planning materials.

After a quick skim, he remarked, "Anna's earlier suggestions were all correct, but there are still some gaps. She's never started a business or run a company, so it's natural she'd miss a few things."

Handing Sasha a pen, Zane swiftly identified the company policies that needed revision, marking them as he went. Shane, impressed by the sharpness of Zane's advice, paid close attention.

When Zane finished, he asked if they both had followed the issues he'd mentioned.

They nodded confidently, but Zane wasn't buying it. He threw a few follow-up questions their way.

Shane froze, clearly at a loss.

With a shake of his head, Zane sighed. "You didn't get it, did you?"

"Of course," Sasha replied confidently. "Why wouldn't I?"

Shane blinked in disbelief. "Why does none of it make any sense to me?"

"That just proves you've never really listened when your parents talk about their work," Sasha said with a casual shrug. "Many of my friends talk about starting businesses, too, sharing tips and insights. I wasn't planning to start one back then, but I found their ideas impressive, so I paid attention."

Shane stared out the window. "Guess I should start talking to my dad more."

Sasha hummed, pulling out her phone. "He won't lead you astray. Some of it might be a little outdated, but just keep what's useful and leave the rest behind."

Shane nodded. "Got it."

When he fell silent, Sasha sent a message in the group chat. "Zane shared some great tips earlier. Anyone want me to pass them along?"