The Unveiled Rose

That would add up to over 6 million dollars.

Based on my current income, I could probably save that amount in just a year or two. Still, rather than saving all that money, it might make more sense to invest in medical insurance.

Paying into it for 20 or 30 years would mean no more payments afterward, and it would cover a significant portion of medical expenses.

Just the thought of it brought a smile to my face. I should find some time to visit Portia and discuss getting her insured.

I had been avoiding going back home ever since the divorce because Portia didn't approve of it. But now that the divorce was finalized and I had moved past the pain, it was time to see her, regardless of whether she would scold me or not. After all, she was the one who raised me. I couldn't just cut ties with her forever.

Once I settled Portia's retirement and medical issues, I needed to think about my own future. Saving for my own retirement over 50 years would mean setting aside over 10 million dollars.

The more I thought about it, the more excited I became.

If I managed to save 10 million dollars and deposit it in the bank, I could live off the interest, which would be over 200 thousand dollars a year. Both Portia and I could enjoy a stress-free retirement.

Suddenly, I felt grateful. If it weren't for my good fortune in working with Zane, I would probably never be able to save this much money in my lifetime.

When Zane returned from his meeting, I stepped out of the cubicle and looked at him seriously. "Thank you, Zane. If it weren't for the great opportunity you've given me, I'd probably only be earning a few thousand dollars a month."

Despite everything he had done for me, Zane refused to take credit. He only wanted me to believe that I had earned it all through my own abilities.

"There are plenty of good jobs out there too. Even without me, you would've done well at any other company, because you're both independent and hardworking," Zane said.

I smiled softly. "But it's not easy to find a job that pays over 4 million dollars a year-or even more."

The 50 thousand dollars I had earned this month wasn't even the peak. Once the animated series was being promoted, translated into other languages, and aired in other countries, with the comics gaining global popularity... I couldn't even imagine how much that income might grow.

Zane didn't deny it. "That's true."

...

Meanwhile, Chloe, frustrated by her failed attempt to persuade Annalise, decided to have a serious talk with her son.

She stormed into Steven's office and walked straight to his desk with a stern expression. "What's wrong with you?

"Annalise doesn't even want to talk to you anymore. She has a new boyfriend, so why are you still after her?

"Don't you realize that the more you cling onto her, the less likely she is to get back with you?"

Steven set his work aside and sighed. "Then what should I do, Chloe? How can I get her to forgive me and take me back?"novelbin

Chloe sat down across from him. "Simple. Focus on your life with Jessica and stop bothering Annalise."

Steven shook his head, looking defeated. "I've tried that already. It doesn't work. When she sees me happy with someone else, she just feels relieved. She thinks it means I'll stop bothering her."

Steven couldn't explain why, but any time he talked about Annalise, he felt a heavy weight in his chest.

"It doesn't matter whether I'm doing well or not. She doesn't care anymore," he added.

Chloe snorted. "Then stop caring about her too."