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. Th