Chapter 21

Lianne went ahead and respectfully greeted Zane. “Good morning, Mr. Atlas.” Zane ate his breakfast with poise without giving her the time of the day. Since Lianne had seen his callous side, she did not take his response to heart. She stood several meters away from him. “Mr. Atlas, I need to make something clear with you.” Zane only gave her attention once he was finished with his most important meal of the day. “What is it?” With her hands falling along her sides, Lianne stood straight and tall. “Mr. Atlas, I only have respect for you as an employee to her boss. I don’t see you in any other way.” She did not get any idea about him. Zane was no fool. Of course, he was aware of it. Zane found it amusing. “Did you think I would be interested in a married woman?” Lianne would not dare think so. “Don’t tease me, Mr. Atlas. I know my place. I’m only telling you now because I don’t want people around you to get the wrong idea. It’ll make my job difficult.” “Lianne…” He called