Chapter 35
“I’m sorry, Mr. Atlas. I was out of line. It won’t happen again.” Lianne flinched and swiftly moved. away from Zane.
On the way back to the hotel, Lianne earnestly gave it some thought.
Now that Lianne spent some time with Zane, she saw a different side to Zane that contradicted the rumors. Believing that Zane was a good person at heart, she became bold to step out of bounds. Lianne told herself to be mindful in the future.
Zane put out the cigarette and kept a distance behind Lianne until she returned to the hotel safe and sound. Instead of entering the hotel, he stood by the road.
Dr. Leah popped out of nowhere. “Zane, Pete had informed Willow to deliver your message to Mrs. Atlas. She won’t be giving Lianne any more trouble.”
Zane gave a nod.
Dr. Leah then uttered, “Willow mentioned that Mrs. Atlas had been poking her nose everywhere. lately because Ms. Nancy and Ms. Graham will be returning home from their studies abroad soon.
She wanted to clear all obstacles for Ms. Graham.”
Zane lit a cigarette and smirked. “She has no say in my affairs.”
“She’s your mother at the end of the day. You’re putting your reputation at risk by doing so.” Dr. Leah had been part of Zane’s life since he was a little boy, so the former knew the latter did not get along with his parents. In fact, they hated each other.
Back then, Zane came forward, yanking his father from his throne in the Atlas Group and
restructuring the company. Since then, Zane had been known to be cold-blooded and ruthless in the community.
“Reputation?” Zane never cared about his image. Even if he did care, he had the means to sway public opinion anyway.
Dr. Leah stared at Zane. She struggled internally before deciding to voice the question that had been bugging her. “Zane, have you caught feelings for Lianne since you’re going out of your way to protect her?”
Zane raised an eyebrow. “Do you think I’ll let anybody push you and Pete around?”
It was not a straight answer, but Dr. Leah got the hint. Zane was saying that Lianne was special to him like she and Pete were they were his people.
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