The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 234

Liam eventually couldn't hold out any longer and left in defeat.

Zane sat down next to me. "He'll definitely keep bothering you."

Suzy silently tended to Penelope, not responding to Zane.

Zane continued, "After all, you send them a decent amount of money every month. Without that income, their lives would be in trouble."

Suzy finally spoke, "I know…"

Zane offered a suggestion, "The security in your neighborhood is excellent, so you don't need to worry about that. The company's also strict, and you can feel safe coming and going from work."

Suzy paused and looked up at Zane.

Zane added, "Be cautious when you go out. They might find something to trouble you over."

Suzy nodded thoughtfully. "I'll be careful."

Zane then asked, "Would you like the company to hire a bodyguard for you?"

Suzy looked at him in disbelief. "Is that possible?"

"Of course," Zane replied calmly. "You've brought the company a lot of profits. It's only right that the company invests a little in you."

Suzy was deeply grateful. "Thank you so much."

"You're a great boss. I'll work at your company for the rest of my life!" she joked.

…

Not far away, Zachary sat in the car, watching Penelope quietly lean into Suzy's arms. A wave of envy washed over him.

He bitterly thought about how different things might have been if Annalise had taken him when she had divorced Steven.