The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven) novel Chapter 782

Eric retrieved the project proposal from his office and returned with the paperwork, which he duly handed to Otis. "I've gone over the proposal."

Otis asked in surprise, "Shouldn't I be discussing this with Zane?"

Eric cocked a brow. "Why would Mr. Huxham personally discuss the details of a small-scale project like this with you?"

Otis countered, "Why wouldn't he?"

Taking his seat, Eric pointed out sardonically, "Can you imagine how busy Mr. Huxham will be if he must attend trivial project meetings such as this one every day? He wouldn't have enough time to sort out his work even if he had 48 hours in a day!

"He's a busy man, and if you aren't interested in continuing this discussion, we're happy to hand the project over to someone else. We're not exactly dependent on you."

Otis scowled. "I see…"

"Great," Eric replied curtly. "Let's begin, shall we?"

Otis sneaked a look at Yelena, who understood his silent instruction and took the seat beside Eric. "Could you give us an idea of what Mr. Huxham has been working on lately?"

"Divulging Mr. Huxham's work is out of my job scope," Eric answered flatly. "Kindly refrain from prying."

Yelena's face darkened, but she knew she could not afford to tick off someone like Eric, even if he was only a secretary. She took a deep breath and pressed, "Can I at least ask what kind of woman he fancies?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Eric had no idea why Yelena even bothered with such inane questions. "He's into women like Annalise."

Yelena shook her head. "No, that can't be right. Annalise is old and shares a child with another man. What's there to like about her? With Mr. Huxham's looks and money, I'd think he'd be into someone young and beautiful instead."

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