Chapter 35

Rose blinked as she sized me up. "Starting your own company is exhausting. There are countless tasks and responsibilities, and it's not as leisurely as being an employee. "Moreover, being the boss means shouldering all the responsibilities yourself. If something goes wrong, no one will help you bear the burden." I took a sip of red wine and shook my head gently. "As a man, I need to have ambitions and plan for my future. Besides, how will I know I can succeed if I don't take a chance?" Rose's gaze softened with admiration. She smiled warmly and nodded. "Alright then. I wish you great success and a bright future! Cheers!" After a few glasses, the atmosphere became more relaxed. I couldn't help but ask, "Did you negotiate with Mr. Stokes just to see me?" "Yes," Rose replied frankly. "I thought you didn't want to see me since you didn't call me, so I used this method to force you out and make sure you couldn't avoid coming out to see me!" In the dim light, Rose resembled a cunning l