Chapter 25

“I’m only close with Liam because he’s single, and no one would think otherwise about me and him. At least I won’t have to worry about gossip.” That was what Lianne wanted to say to Zane out loud. However, she was only an assistant to the figurehead of the Atlas Group. There was no point arguing with Zane since he had the power to erase all her accomplishments in the company. Hence, Lianne said nothing and simply stared at him. Zane met her gaze. Zane took his anger out on Lianne for no reason. Yet, he gave her a look as if she had done him dirty. His burning rage scalded under her skin despite the physical distance between them. Lianne quietly sat back down and gulped her food. Zane simmered in silence for a while before speaking in a softened tone. “You should get some early rest after dinner. Let the doctor know if you don’t feel well.” Lianne compliantly nodded. “Sure.” Zane had the ability to invoke fear in others without even trying. However, Zane’s wrath was on