He was a gentleman who rarely spoke with such harsh words. Right now, he was clearly seething with anger.
Joanne let out a weary sigh. She understood exactly why he'd lashed out—but what choice did she have? Accepting Zane's offer wasn't an option. If she did, Mrs. Grey would destroy her long before Quinn needed to lift a finger.
She was nobody special—no social standing, no powerful connections, with family in the hospital and her own career effectively blacklisted. How could she possibly stand a chance against these people who held all the cards?
Forcing a smile, Joanne replied, "You've misunderstood, Mr. Grey. Mr. Bennett isn't that kind of person."
Zane didn't dignify that with a response. He turned on his heel and left without another word, leaving Joanne slumped against the couch
