29 Playboy Athena knew Zanes mood was ruined .
It was evident in the change of his demeanor , in the monotone replies he gave her concerning her questions on his father , and in the way he openly flirted with the female waiters .
He never did that when they went out .
His focus was entirely on her and their discussion whenever they went out .
He respected her enough , to put a hold on his playboy activities till they parted ways .
Yes , she had lied about her love for Ewan during their marriage .
So what ? It was six years ago ! Things were different now .
Why couldnt he see that , and behave appropriately in public ? She watched , in tired disgust , as he gave a sleazy smile to a female waiter .
Does she need to indulge this too ? She was tired .
At least he should have believed her last statement .
She concluded .
She could never Ewan .
go back to Yet Athena couldnt believe that Ewan had thrilled Zane with her foolish submission to him during their marriage .
Egocentric brat ! He must have been so full of himself , so full of gloating ! She held back vomit when she remembered the way she had followed Ewan like a lost puppy all through their years of marriage , the things she had put up with ; his coldness , his infidelity .
She shook her head , pushing the painful memories .
Leaving the marriage had been the best decision of her life .
Maybe , she should be thankful to Fiona , for helping her get free from the bondage that was her previous marriage .
If not , how could she have been enlightened now ? How could she have been educated and emboldened ? How could she have been this rich and influential ? Athena gazed at Zane again .
He was staring at a womans ass this time around .
She knew it was a pretense though .
These brash actions of his .
She knew he was baiting her .
She knew he wanted to confirm her feelings about him .
Howbeit , she felt nothing for him , other than friendship .
20 Playboy She sighed .
She didnt want to give him false hopes .
Yet she didnt want the weird atmosphere too .
Zane , whats the problem ? Even though she knew the problem , she wanted him to speak , to smile , to not act as the playboy he was , because she was with him in public .
She had a reputation to uphold .
Zane , on the other hand , didnt understand his feelings , or rather didnt want to understand them .
He already knew he was attracted to Athena , but he didnt know the depth of the attraction till the likelihood of her returning to Ewan came up .
Would he give her up ? Nothing , Athena .
Im just processing things .
Things like what ? Your partnership with Ewan .
What does it entail ? Would you both be going out ? Athena scrunched her face .
Not if I can help it .
Zane sighed .
He wasnt satisfied with the answer .
I think I love you , Athena … Athena kept her cool , while her mind ran helter skelter .
She had thought Zanes declaration would come later , not today .
She inhaled softly , and toyed with her fingers .
Zane , you already know my position .
Im a single mother .
I dont care for that , Athena .
I see them as my own children , you know that … Of course Athena knew that .
She sought for another straw to grasp .
You are a playboy , Zane .
Youve flirted with more than ten women since we spoke about the contract … Zane sighed .
I was angry , I was baiting you .
I should have known that you wouldnt bite it .
Your can be chill when you choose to be ? Athena resolved to take that as a compliment .
I love you Athena shook her head .
Zane didnt love her , not like she had loved Ewan once .
She knew love , and knew what it looked like .
And thats how she was sure that Zane didnt love her .
You arent sure of that yet , Zane .
And personally , I dont think you do .
You are attracted to my You arent sure of that yet , Zane .

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And personally , I dont think you do .
You are attracted to my personality , and the fact that I have my game cards and life in order .
You are attracted to my carriage and composure .
If there is someone I believe you love , it is Glanna … Now that Athena was on a roll , she could see things more clearly , and she wondered why she had been so blind to it before .
Even though you treat her as the scum of the earth , its a kind of hate that comes from a deep kind of love … Athena chuckled now , her eyes as sharp as ever .
You both have a history , a dark history , that has to do with you being together for a while .
What happened ? Where did you two meet for the first time ? Gianna wont speak about it .
Can I trust you not to do the same ? Athena stilled when she saw the deathly calm on Zanes face .
There was it again ! The coldness that he relinquished to the background whenever he was with hert Had she crossed a boundary ? You can trust me to do the same , Athena .
I dont want to talk about Glanna .
Athena noticed that Zanes lips had turned up in disgust when he pronounced her friends name .
She pot defensive .
What did you do to Glanna ? What did I do ? Zane cackled in unbelief .
The question should be what did she do to me … that wretched .
Shut up , Zane ! I wont have you insult my best friend … Zane chuckled snidely , his anger unfurling at a great speed .
Thats the only reason why she and her stupid parents are not in jail ! … because she is your best friend , and the childrens godmother … Athena blanched .
Had Gianna really wrecked Zanes life ? Her stupid parents … I would have put them in prison if they had shown up around my property … for any reason ? They wont be able to do that .
Zane stopped , and scowled .
And why is that ? Are they crippled ? Because that wont be enought to stop me if they cross the line Athenas eyes brimmed with tears .
Because they are dead It was delivered in a soft tone , but it had the desired effect on Zane .
His anger suddenly dissipated , and for a moment Athena glimpsed the man that had been in love 29 Playboy This was the love .
She thought , mesmerized .
Not the one he had professsed to her earlier .
But the imagery only lasted for a second .
They deserve it then ! Zane gritted his teeth .
Yet why did they die ? They havent paid for their crimes ! Athena was done hearing this evil side of Zane speak .
She stood up from the chair , picked her bag , and strolled out of the restaurant .
However , when she got to her car , her arm was grabbed from behind .
What do you want , Zane ? yet Zane stared at Athena keenly , still angry that she had brought up his past with Gianna , knowing he had to keep their relationship afloat , at least for his fathers sake , for his feelings about her , and for his godchildren .
Im sorry , Athena .
I just … He paused , staring down at her with eyes now void of fury .
Does this change things between us ? Athena shrugged his arms off .
I dont know , Zane .
Let me be for now .
She ignored the remark he was about to make , and walked into the car .
Her driver had left the door open whil