Chapter 81

Zane coldly remarked, "What's with all the secretive stuff? Are you afraid I might see it?" I responded with a wry smile, "It's just a project file from my company." "Your company?" Zane scoffed. "You've only been on the job one day, and you're already this attached?" I honestly didn't understand why he was being so sarcastic. Clearing my throat, I said, "Well, what else should I call it? Since I've started the job, whether it's the first day or the first hour, I should put my heart into it and treat the company like my own home." He laughed derisively. "You really are the model employee. Your company must be lucky to have you." I was speechless. His sarcasm was grating. I rose to my feet, trying to change the subject. "I'm so hungry. Have you finished cooking?" As I hopped toward the dining table, he suddenly picked me up in a princess carry. Startled, I stammered, "I—I can walk myself. Put me down." He ignored me and set me down at the table. The sight of the food left me