Chapter 61

Logan listened to Zane's words and immediately felt less flustered. He collected himself and calmly signaled the others to leave. The business partners sensed a subtle shift in Vivian's attitude toward Logan. They didn't press the matter and left politely. They didn't believe two people so tightly bound by interests would separate over feelings. In their world, profit was paramount, and emotional matters were trivial. Zane lingered by Logan's side until the last of the guests left. Only then did he lean closer and suggest, "Logan, the club I used to take you to has a new group of hostesses. They're all young and attractive. You might want to check them out…" Logan's expression darkened, and a flicker of annoyance appeared in his eyes. "You go ahead. I need to go home and rest." Zane noticed the tension on Logan's face and offered a cautious tip. "Look, Logan, women need a little sweet-talking, but you can't always put them on a pedestal. Sometimes letting her have a few days to he