The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 473

After suggesting to collaborate again, Carlisle felt a little guilty. He was afraid that Zane would reject him.

Zane said icily, "I don't think this is because of our long partnership. You must've tried approaching other partners, but you were turned down. That is why you suddenly thought of your old partner, didn't you?"

Carlisle asked obsequiously, "If that's the case, would you give me another chance, Mr. Huxham?"

"We signed the new contract with a new partner yesterday," Zane replied.

With his face as pale as a sheet, Carlisle said, "I see. It won't be nice of you to cancel your partnership because of us."

Without any consideration for their past partnership, Zane said coldly, "Yeah."

Feeling awkward, Carlisle said, "I'll think of other ways, then."

Then, Carlisle hung up. After the beeping tone rang, Zane went silent for a moment. Then, he called Douglas.

Surprised, Douglas answered the call. "Mr. Huxham?"

Zane asked, "You know the Winslow family's current state, right?"

"Yes," said Douglas.

Douglas had been paying attention to the Winslows. He said hesitantly, "We briefly talked about them last time. You told me I should return some of the money he invested into this project, right?"

Zane said affirmatively, "Yes."

Douglas continued to ask carefully, "If I don't return part of the money, what will happen?"

Zane offered his analysis of the situation, "The Winslows will lose some money, but they won't go bankrupt. After a short break, they can bounce back; that is why it wouldn't affect me.