The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 704

After I gave the go-ahead, the factory immediately called in workers who had been off-duty, mobilizing their entire production line.

Once the products were ready, they shipped them out directly. From that point on, I barely needed to be involved.

While glancing at the sales figures and profits, I couldn't help but smile. If my calculations were correct, this batch alone was going to bring in a significant sum.

More precisely, as long as no knockoffs appeared on the market, this space was mine to dominate.

With everything set in motion, I finally returned to my sketches.

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Steven arrived at the restaurant and found himself facing an unfamiliar man.

As someone who had built his own fortune from the ground up, Otis had a commanding presence.

There was a quiet confidence about him, the kind possessed only by those who had truly succeeded. He stood apart from ordinary people.

Steven frowned slightly. "You wanted to meet me?"

Otis nodded. "That's right. Have a seat."

Steven wasn't sure why Otis had invited him here, but given that he was Annalise's biological father, he was willing to show some courtesy.

Otis studied the young man before him. He had done his research and knew that Steven had come from humble beginnings and that his family's rise was entirely due to his efforts.

Otis respected Steven. He smiled and asked, "I heard you still have feelings for my daughter and want to get back together with her?"

Otis was determined to win Steven over. "Since you've been through something similar, you should understand me."

Steven, however, wasn't interested in sympathizing. Instead, he leaned back slightly and said casually, "I remember Annalise telling me that you never paid a cent in child support."

Steven was curious just how shameless Otis could be. So, he didn't rush things and took it one step at a time, just to see when Otis would lose his temper.

Otis immediately replied, "That's not true! I paid every year without fail! In fact, I transferred money to her account every month right on time. She's just ungrateful and never once acknowledged it."

Steven scoffed. "Since that's the case, why don't you show me the transfer records? I'll help you clear your name."

Otis frowned, his patience clearly wearing thin. He said with irritation, "It's been so many years. The records are long gone."