Zane Patterson listened without interrupting.
"Let's find an industry that doesn't require a huge investment and test the waters in the Valerian community first. If it takes off, we can slowly expand from there."
"After all, we're not in Veridia anymore. We have to be practical."
Zane Patterson's brow, which had been furrowed in thought, gradually relaxed. "You have an idea, don't you?"
Annelise Valentine nodded. "Mint Cigarettes. What do you think about us making Mint Cigarettes?"
"It's the kind Chloe loves to smoke, and we both like them too. The investment isn't huge, and there are so many smokers in the world. As long as we make a good product, the repeat purchase rate won't be low.
"Besides, even if we don't make a profit, it would be nice to popularize the Mint Cigarettes Chloe Fairchild loves and let more people know about them. Don't you think?"
Zane Patterson thought for a moment.
