Marry into Money by Accident novel Chapter 10

Chapter 10
Dr. Leah was busy formulating a topical medication while Lianne applied the cream on Zane.

Lianne focused on the task at hand. Even though Lianne had never been physically close to someone of the opposite gender, there was nothing to be shy about since he was a patient.

Rosiness crept onto Zane’s cheeks, but the severe rash hid his embarrassment well.

Although Zane had been married for more than a year, he only met his wife once when they got married. Besides that, he had no experience of coming into close contact with a woman. Hence, he did not know what to do.

The girl rubbed the cream on his back before moving onto his chest. As her head bobbled before his eyes, he caught a whiff of her faint bodily scent.

“I’ll do it,” he blurted in a gruff voice, startling Lianne, who was concentrating on the job.

Lianne looked at him in bewilderment. “Was I too rough, Mr. Atlas? Did I hurt you?”

Zane pulled a sour face. “Pete, send her home.”

Lianne looked out the window. Since dawn was over the horizon, she did not want to trouble anybody. “It’s okay. I can take a cab home.”

Zane replied, “Suit yourself.”

Lianne was at a loss.

She could never read the minds of men.

Once Lianne was gone, Dr. Leah nosily commented, “Zane, Ms. Simpson seems to be a nice girl.”

Zane replied, “Do you want to make her your daughter-in-law?”

Dr. Leah responded, “That’s not what I’m trying to say.”

Zane asked, “What are you trying to say then?”

Dr. Leah had no words.

Why did she have to open her mouth?

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Lianne experienced hell for the next few days and had to walk on eggshells.

Her mind scrutinized every bit of work she had done in the few days. Despite completing every task in a satisfactory manner, the CEO managed to find fault in her work. All of a sudden, he had become a scary boss.

Lianne was not the only one getting the sense that the CEO was out to get her. Even Liam felt it. While having lunch with Lianne in the company cafeteria, he asked, “Did you get on Mr. Atlas’ nerves, Lianne?”

She needed to let out her distress too. “I want to know if I did something wrong. At least then, I can change. However, I don’t know what I did to him.”

Liam had been working alongside Zane for many years, and Zane’s behavior was strange to him. Zane would let go of incompetent employees or female workers who coveted the spot as the wife of the CEO.

The issue was Zane’s curious attitude toward Lianne despite her impeccable work performance. Plus, Lianne kept things professional.

Liam gave it some thought before sympathetically patting Lianne on the shoulder. “Try and dig deeper. You might figure out what could’ve upset him.”

Lianne was speechless.

She reflected for a moment. Zane started to give her hell after she rubbed cream on him.

Did word get back to his wife that she drove him home the other day? Was the CEO giving her an attitude because his wife did not want him getting too close to her?

Among her many guesses, Lianne believed this possibility was most likely.

Bearing the assumption in mind, Lianne was careful to watch her behavior. She kept her distance from Zane outside work.

After lunch, Lianne put a cup of coffee on Zane’s desk as usual. “Mr. Atlas, for this afternoon…”

Zane suddenly interrupted her. “I want someone else to deliver the coffee from now on.”

It only confirmed Lianne’s suspicion. She heeded his order and went on to report his itinerary. “Mr. Atlas, you have a meeting with the Weston branch’s investment committee at half-past two. You are attending Mr. and Mrs. Quay’s golden anniversary tonight. I have prepared a list of gifts. Please take a look.”

Zane did not bother to pick his head up. “Put it here.”

Lianne handed over the list. “As it is a celebration of their golden anniversary, attendees are expected to bring a companion. Are you going with your wife, or shall I arrange you a plus-one?”

While Lianne was talking, Zane suddenly lifted his chin and looked at her. His eyes were cold. “Get out.”