Marry into Money by Accident novel Chapter 50

Chapter 50

Zane smiled. “Sorry to keep you waiting.”

The man on the left smiled. “We understand. You’ve been away from your wife for so long, after all. I imagine you’d want to spend time together.”

The group was more interested in Lianne than Zane. “Hurry and introduce your wife to us.”

“This is my friend, Lianne Simpson.” Zane introduced her as a friend instead of an assistant.

The three men exclaimed in unison, “Your friend? An ordinary friend?”

Lianne grinned. “I am Mr. Atlas’ assistant.”

Zane’s eyes turned solemn as Lianne eagerly clarified their relationship. He then introduced the group to Lianne. “Lianne, this is Maddox Queen and his wife, Layla, from Montclaire; Eugene Fuller and his wife, Rosa, from Highsea; and Jeremy Webber and his wife, Sophie, from Serenport.”

Lianne had not met these people before, but she could tell they were big leaguers from their

names.

The heavyweights mingled in the same circle. Apparently, good-looking people had good-looking friends too.

There had been rumors going around that the leader of the Atlas Group did not get along with Eugene from Highsea. Still, they talked like they had been buddies for years.

After Lianne said hello to everybody, Eugene, sitting in the middle, asked, “Zane, we brought our wives to the get-together. Why did you bring your assistant instead?”

Lianne was lost for words.

Eugene had a point. Why did Zane bring his assistant to a private gathering?

Was he aware of the position he had put her in?

Zane replied honestly, “My wife and I are going through a divorce due to irreconcilable differences. You asked that I bring a companion, so I asked my friend for a favor.”

The lot was surprised. Eugene stepped forward and asked the question in everybody’s mind, Divorce? You bade a necklace in Paris worth two hundred million dollars for her. Why are you. getting a divorce?”

Zane gave an answer that left much to be desired. “Irreconcilable differences.”

The group left the conversation at that since Zane did not want to talk about it.

Feeling awkward for Lianne, Rosa considerately came to her rescue. “We’re among friends here. Just make yourself at home, Ms. Simpson.”

It was hard for Lianne to make herself comfortable in this sort of private get-together. Still, she gave a nod. “Sure.”

“Carry on with your talk, honey. We will have something to eat with Lianne over there.” The three young and gorgeous ladies brought Lianne to the dining section.

There were only a few of them, but the restaurant boasted a variety of cuisines and desserts

Lianne was feeling hungry since she did not have much for lunch.

She ordered a few of her favorite desserts and lobster. In short, she wanted to have a bit of everything.

As Lianne dug into her food with gusto, Rosa enviously said, “How do you manage to eat a lot but barely gain any weight, Lianne?”

Rosa had asked for a tiny piece of steak, some fruit, and vegetables. She skipped ordering dessert.